Cornell Institute for Healthy Futures is hosting its first roundtable with a specific focus on Mental and Behavioral Health Design. The impact of the physical environment on individuals with mental and behavioral issues has emerged as a topic of concern that has environmental designers thinking in new ways to develop a more sensitive approach to
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September 2017
RCMP in Arviat nearing completion
Parkin has enjoyed designing another great new facility in the far north. This 5,000 sq.ft. RCMP building in Arviat will be complete at the end of October, 2017. The building is a steel structure built on steel piles with an arctic foundation system. The building envelope is designed to exceed the requirements of the Good
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Parkin – Awarded the New Emergency Department at Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital
Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital has retained the services of Parkin Architects Limited to design the new Emergency Department. “Parkin is thrilled to be working with the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital team and the local community to develop the new Emergency Department. We look forward to working together on this exciting project.”
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Post-Occupancy Evaluation of a Mental Healthcare Facility Based on Staff Perceptions of Design Innovations – HERD Magazine
Parkin participated in a post occupancy evaluation (POE) study to examine the effectiveness of three specific design innovations in a mental health facility. The facilities involved were Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Healthcare and Parkwood Institute. The study provides a model for the implementation of POE approaches in a mental healthcare context. For a summary
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Fall 2017 issue of American School & University (Architectural Portfolio) – Tuugaalik High School, Naujaat, Nunavut
Tuugaalik High School, Naujaat, Nunavut has been has been awarded a Special Citation in the 2017 American School & University Architectural Portfolio—the premier showcase celebrating the best in education design. 2017 Jury comments – “Great effort in using color, pattern, and simple materials to create a welcoming, contextural and inspired environment.” This is the second
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Parkin Principal – Robin Snell Participates in CCHF’s Two-day Seminar in Calgary
The Canadian Centre for Healthcare Facilities presents a two-day conference at The Foothills Medical Centre on October 26 and 27, 2017. Robin Snell, Parkin Principal, will be a co-speaker on day 1 and will be covering the topic “Emerging Technologies, Art and Wayfinding Standards”. For more details, click on: http://cchf.net/events/calgary/