The recently completed Intermediate Care Redesign for Ward 7C project, in the Slaight Atrium Building at SickKids is now on Parkin’s YouTube Channel . Take a guided tour and learn how the new physical layout optimizes nursing resources improve clinical outcomes, including improved patient satisfaction, and reduced length of stay and readmission rates. To get a glimpse
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February 2018
Parkin Participates in the Mental & Behavioral Health Design: Insights from 2017 CIHF Roundtable
Parkin Principal, Lynne Wilson Orr participated in the Mental & Behavioral Health Design: Insights from 2017 CIHF Roundtable discussion. The publication is now available for downloading from the CIHF website. For a copy, please click on the following link or visit the CIHF website:
Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) – Progress Report
Construction at PRH is progressing very quickly. With only nine months left to occupancy, there are various trades on site working in unison. Poured concrete for the tower is near completion and 95% sheathed, with the parkade structure poured up to level 1. Exterior brick cladding is being installed on some of the lower levels
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Women and Newborn Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Receives LEED Certification
Congratulations to the Women and Newborn Hospital for officially receiving LEED Certified designation ! To read more about this project, click on: canadianarchitect.com/features/women-and-newborn-hospital/
Special Citation Awarded to Tuugaalik High School
Parkin received a Special Citation award for excellence in educational facility design in the 2017 fall edition of American magazine, American School & University. Tuugaalik High School (Naujaat, Nunavut, Canada) has been recognized for efforts in colour, patterns and materials. The Jury’s comment states, “Great effort in using color, pattern, and simple materials to create
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