Living in Interactive Future Environments
The McKechnie Family LIFE Home is a cutting-edge research center for home innovations. This facility mimics existing home dwellings (i.e., a typical home of today) and provides space for developing next-generation smart homes (i.e., house of tomorrow) that allow people of all ages and abilities to live fuller, healthier, and more autonomous lives.
Spaces include:
- A two-bedroom home
- Attached garage
- Multi-purpose research and collaboration rooms
- Outdoor areas
- Capacity for community engagement.
Research and development efforts focus on a range of topics related to in-home activities to improve quality of life and independence for people of all ages and abilities.
Vision
Mission
The McKechnie Family LIFE Home aims to support:
Research
Industry partnerships
Community collaborations
Educational opportunities
At McKechnie Family LIFE Home
The McKechnie Family LIFE Home strives to improve science and engineering, focus on new ideas for independent living and work on healthcare, social interactions and daily activities at home.