Finding Frequency: Spaces Where People Feel Good

028: Designing Smart Spaces That Feel Good — Kyle Steele on Light, Sound, and FutureCare

What if your home could feel as intentional as it looks? In this episode, Global Wave Integration founder Kyle Steele unpacks how layered lighting, object-based audio, and comfort controls (air, temperature) can transform our daily experience. From hiding the hardware to elevating the vibe, Kyle shares how the team designs for emotion first, and why "simple and elegant" takes four times the work. We also explore FutureCare, Kyle's wellness platform for aging in place. Thanks to AI, the system now filters 99% of fall-detection false positives and blends passive sensors with a growing "circadian code" model that ties lighting, sleep, movement, and even meal timing into a single wellness score. It's a glimpse at homes that adapt to us quietly, intelligently, and humanely. Key Topics: * Design the feel, not just the look. Kyle reframes integration around light, sound, and comfort to create spaces that feel good, not just look good. * Immersive audio as wellness. Their showroom "wraps" visitors in object-based soundscapes (e.g., beach, birds, wind) triggered by voice — a visceral demo of sensory design's impact. * From black boxes to human outcomes. Reframing conversations around light, air, water elevates integrators into early-stage design partners, enabling cohesive wellness strategy. * Circadian "code" beyond lighting. FutureCare's wellness scoring is moving toward a circadian model that fuses light exposure with sleep, activity, and nutrition timing. * AI makes passive care viable. After adopting generative AI, FutureCare cut ~99% of fall-detection false positives — unlocking real-world installs across homes and healthcare. Episode Resources: Connect with Kyle Steele Global Wave Integration: https://globalwaveintegration.com [https://globalwaveintegration.com] FutureCare Solutions Group: https://futurecaresolutionsgroup.com [https://futurecaresolutionsgroup.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylesteele/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylesteele/] For more from Frequency: Subscribe: https://frequencyspaces.com/subscribe [https://frequencyspaces.com/subscribe] Learn more: https://frequencyspaces.com/ [https://frequencyspaces.com/] Podcast Disclosure: https://frequencyspaces.com/podcast-disclosure [https://frequencyspaces.com/podcast-disclosure] Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-frequency-spaces-where-people-feel-good/id1734276105]. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.

027: The Future of Healthy Housing—with Amanda Reddy of NCHH

In part two of Peter Stuart's conversation with Amanda Reddy, Executive Director of the National Center for Healthy Housing, we turn from challenges to solutions—how we can reimagine policy, partnerships, and investment to create healthier homes for all. Amanda discusses how housing hazards cost the U.S. tens of billions each year, but also how investing in healthier housing pays dividends for families, communities, and the economy. She shares her insights on incentive structures like tax credits, the difference between "green" and "healthy," and the growing movement to make well-being a central part of housing policy. Key Topics: * The true cost of inaction and how to communicate urgency * New policy levers and incentive models for healthier housing * Why "green" doesn't always mean "healthy" * How designers, developers, and listeners can take action If you missed part one of our conversation, go back to Episode 26 to hear Amanda's powerful stories about what's really happening inside America's homes, and why this work matters now more than ever. Episode Resources: NCHH: https://nchh.org/ [https://nchh.org/] Build the Movement: https://nchh.org/build-the-movement/ [https://nchh.org/build-the-movement/] For more from Frequency: Subscribe: https://frequencyspaces.com/subscribe [https://frequencyspaces.com/subscribe] Learn more: https://frequencyspaces.com/ [https://frequencyspaces.com/] Podcast Disclosure: https://frequencyspaces.com/podcast-disclosure [https://frequencyspaces.com/podcast-disclosure] Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-frequency-spaces-where-people-feel-good/id1734276105]. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.

026: What's Really Going On Inside Our Homes—with Amanda Reddy of NCHH

Most of America's homes weren't built with health in mind, and the consequences show up in our lungs, our children's development, and our daily well-being. In this episode, Peter Stuart sits down with Amanda Reddy, Executive Director of the National Center for Healthy Housing, to uncover what's really happening inside the places we live. From aging rural housing and lead paint to indoor air and water quality, Amanda shares the unseen hazards that affect millions, and the stories of families fighting for safer spaces. They also explore why 75% of the homes that will exist in 2050 are already built, what that means for public health, and how communities are bridging science, data, and real-world action to make change possible. Key Topics: * The most overlooked housing health risks in America * Why rural environments face unique infrastructure challenges * The moral and economic cost of unhealthy homes * How NCHH is connecting data, policy, and human stories This is part one of our two-part conversation with Amanda. In the next episode, we shift from the problems to the possibilities—how policy, partnerships, and innovation can help build a healthier housing future. Episode Resources: NCHH Resident & Homeowner Checklists: https://nchh.org/resources/resident-and-homeowner/fact-sheets-checklists-and-guides/ [https://nchh.org/resources/resident-and-homeowner/fact-sheets-checklists-and-guides/] NCHH Standards & Assessments Resources: https://nchh.org/resources/standards-and-assessments/ [https://nchh.org/resources/standards-and-assessments/] NCHH Healthy Housing Agency Fact Shets: https://nchh.org/who-we-are/nchh-publications/fact-sheets/agency-fact-sheets/ [https://nchh.org/who-we-are/nchh-publications/fact-sheets/agency-fact-sheets/] Healthy Housing Conferences: https://healthyhousingconferences.com/ [https://healthyhousingconferences.com/] For more from Frequency: Subscribe: https://frequencyspaces.com/subscribe [https://frequencyspaces.com/subscribe] Learn more: https://frequencyspaces.com/ [https://frequencyspaces.com/] Podcast Disclosure: https://frequencyspaces.com/podcast-disclosure [https://frequencyspaces.com/podcast-disclosure] Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-frequency-spaces-where-people-feel-good/id1734276105]. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.

025: The Air We Breathe: Simon Jones on the Hidden Health Risks in Our Homes

What happens when a paramedic, educator, and HVAC-certified air quality expert takes a hard look at the air we breathe every day? Simon Jones has dedicated his career to answering that question. In this episode of Finding Frequency, Peter sits down with Simon to explore the hidden health risks of indoor air, how ventilation intersects with climate and real estate, and why awareness is the first step to change. From classrooms to hospitals to our own living rooms, air quality quietly shapes how we feel and function, yet it's often overlooked. Simon shares practical insights, global perspectives, and a call to action for designing spaces that truly support health. What you'll learn in this episode: * Why ventilation is the most underestimated factor in indoor health * The hidden links between air quality, climate, and real estate design * Lessons from a paramedic's perspective on respiratory health * Practical steps anyone can take to improve indoor air * Why education and advocacy are critical to changing how we think about air Listen in for a conversation that reframes air not as an afterthought, but as one of the most important inputs for human well-being. Resources & Links * Simon's Website: https://www.airqualitymatters.net/ [https://www.airqualitymatters.net/] * Simon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-air-quality-matters/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-air-quality-matters/] * Air Quality Matters Podcast: https://www.airqualitymatters.net/podcast [https://www.airqualitymatters.net/podcast] For more from Frequency: Subscribe: https://frequencyspaces.com/subscribe [https://frequencyspaces.com/subscribe] Learn more: https://frequencyspaces.com/ [https://frequencyspaces.com/] Podcast Disclosure: https://frequencyspaces.com/podcast-disclosure [https://frequencyspaces.com/podcast-disclosure] Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-frequency-spaces-where-people-feel-good/id1734276105]. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.

024: Designing the Future of Water: Shashank Varma on Innovation, Viven, and What Homes Are Missing

In Part 2 of our conversation with Shashank Varma, water futurist and founder of Viven [https://vivenwater.com/], we dive deeper into what it truly means to reframe water as a wellness input, not just a utility. We explore what's happening behind the walls of your home, from outdated infrastructure and invisible contaminants, to the surprising chemicals hiding in your "clean" water. Shashank shares why it's time to move beyond compliance-based systems and start designing water experiences that actually support vitality. We also get personal, with stories from Shashank's own health journey. From the science of remineralization to the role of storytelling in shifting public perception, this episode unpacks how our relationship with water needs to evolve, and what's possible when it does. What you'll learn in this episode: * The difference between "safe" water and "optimal" water * How remineralization works, and why distilled isn't always better * Why developers and designers need to think about water as part of the wellness equation * The power of perception: how education and storytelling can drive change This episode challenges the way we've been taught to think about water and offers a vision for healthier homes and healthier people through more intentional design. Resources from this Episode To find out more about Shashank and what he's doing: https://vivenwater.com/ [https://vivenwater.com/] https://www.mrwatergeek.com/ [https://www.mrwatergeek.com/] Subscribe for more from Frequency: https://frequencyspaces.com/subscribe [https://frequencyspaces.com/subscribe] Find out more about Frequency: https://frequencyspaces.com/ [https://frequencyspaces.com/] Podcast Disclosure: https://frequencyspaces.com/podcast-disclosure [https://frequencyspaces.com/podcast-disclosure] Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-frequency-spaces-where-people-feel-good/id1734276105]. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.