December 13, 2019

The Living In Place Institute (LIPI), the educational organization behind the Certified Living in Place Professional (CLIPP) program, has developed a comprehensive schedule of programming at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, Jan. 21- 23, 2020, as part of the KBIS Think initiative. Held in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, KBIS Think brings together LIPI (S-114), Lightovation Lounge (S-113) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (S-107) to provide attendees with thought-provoking educational opportunities straight from the show floor.

Throughout the three-day show, attendees can learn more about LIPI and the CLIPP program through more than 25 activations, including CEUs offered through the NKBA Voices From the Industry Conference, as well as daily talks, roundtable discussions, tours and experiential events at the Showcase for Living in Place (Room S-114), to better educate themselves on the benefits of designing beautiful homes that are accessible, comfortable and safe for all everyone.

“This is our second year for the Showcase for Living In Place at KBIS,” said Louie Delaware and Erik Listou, LIPI co-founders. “What’s great about this format is that it provides peer-to-peer learning opportunities. More than a dozen of our Certified Living In Place Professionals, many of whom are also LIPI Ambassadors, are leading these conversations. They are able to share their expertise and personal experiences on the importance of incorporating design elements like proper lighting, door widths and shower transitions to create spaces that are beneficial to everyone.”

Showcase for Living in Place Schedule at KBIS 2020 #S114 (South Hall)

Tuesday, Jan. 21
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Living In Place…The Solution – Not Aging in Place or Universal Design
Presenters: Erik Listou, LIPI co-founder and Adam Gibson, CMKBD, CLIPP, Adam Gibson Design, Room S114

11:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Bathroom Designs for Living In Place
Presenters: Natalia Pierce, AKBD, CLIPP, principal, Detail By Design & Nancy Young, CKBD, CLIPP, principal, Nancy Young Designs, Room S114

12:00 – 12:30 p.m. – Roundtable Discussion – Kitchen & Bath Designs for Living In Place
Presenter: Jennifer Bertrand, AKBD, CLIPP, principal, Jennifer Bertrand Design, Room S114

1:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Living In Place Recognized Product Tour
Tour is complimentary, but must register in advance

2:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Roundtable Discussion – Living In Place Is Relevant for Your Business
Presenter: Maria Stapperfenne, CMKBD, CLIPP, division manager, Tewksbury Kitchens & Baths, Room: S114

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Roundtable Discussion – How Smart Technology Helps Individuals Living In Place
Presenter: Ryan Herd, CLIPP, founder, Caregiver Smart Solutions, Room: S114

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. – Cocktails & Challenges (experiential event)
Must register in advance; Room: S113 (Discovery District Lounge)

4:00 p.m. – Community Service Session – Understanding the Benefits of Working with Living In Place Veterans
Presenter: Jason Latona, CLIPP, Chief – Specially Adapted Housing (SAH), US Department of Veterans Affairs, Room: S114

Wednesday, Jan. 22

9:30 10:00 a.m. – Roundtable Discussion – How a Designer/Contractor Works with High-End Living In Place Clients
Presenter: Karl Champley, AKBD, CLIPP, president, KDLA, Inc., Room: S114

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Living In Place…The Solution – Not Aging in Place or Universal Design
Presenters: Erik Listou, LIPS co-founder and Doug Lugar, CKBD, CLIPP, sales and design consultant, Nicholson Builders, Room S114

11:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Roundtable Discussion – How the Living In Place Philosophy Helps My Clients & My Business
Presenter: Toni Sabatino, AKBD, CLIPP, principal, Toni Sabatino Style, Room S114

12:00 – 12:30 p.m. – Presentation – Kitchen Designs for Living In Place
Presenters: Sheri Gold, CKD, CLIPP, senior Monogram sales manager, & Maria Stapperfenne. CMKBD, CLIPP, division manager, Tewksbury Kitchens & Baths, Room: S114

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Understanding the CLIPP Designation and What an Experience Lunch
Lunch is complimentary, but must be registered in advance

2:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Living In Place Institute Recognized Product Tour
Tour is complimentary, but must be registered in advance

2:30 –3:00 p.m. – Roundtable Discussion – Aesthetic Bathroom Designs for Living In Place
Presenter: Julie Schuster, CLIPP, principal, Julie Schuster Design Studio, Room S114

3:30 – 4:00 p.m. – Roundtable Discussion – Building a Forever Living In Place Home
Presenter: LaDonna Eriksen, CLIPP, principal, Interiors By Design, Room S114

4:00 p.m. – Community Service Session – TBD, Room S114

Thursday, Jan. 23

9:30 – 10:00 a.m. – Roundtable Discussion – Working with Living In Place Veterans
Presenters – Peter Haack, CLIPP, owner, Homestyle Builder, Geniene Haack, CLIPP, administrator, Homestyle Builder and Jason Latona, CLIPP, Chief – Specially Adapted Housing (SAH), US Department of Veterans Affairs, Room: S114

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Living In Place Institute Recognized Product Tour
Tour is complimentary, but must be registered in advance

10:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Roundtable Discussion – Ergonomic Kitchen Designs for Living In Place
Presenter: Mary Fisher Knott, Allied ASID, CLIPP, owner, Mary Fisher Designs, Room S114

CLIPP Courses Available Before and After KBIS in Las Vegas
For those looking to leverage their KBIS experience and become CLIPP certified, LIPI has scheduled two CLIPP courses in Las Vegas during the week of KBIS. One will be held on the two days prior to the start of the show on Jan. 19-20, and the second is on the two days immediately following the show on Jan. 24-25. Both courses will be held at the Courtyard by Marriot Las Vegas South.