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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is now equipped to provide EOS orthopedic imaging, the main feature of which is 3D visualization of the vertebral column and/or lower limbs of the patient. It delivers acquisition of images while the patient is in an upright, seated or squatting position, and can image the full length of … Continued
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On February 9, 2019 Parkin staff participated in Inuit Day at the Ottawa Inuit Children’s Centre (OICC)―all in true culture and tradition. Inuit Day at the centre welcomed everyone in the community and its surroundings to experience Inuit traditions.
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According to a survey by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), “…85% of people feel their access to quality outdoor views and natural sunlight boosts their overall productivity and happiness.” These results are hardly surprising. Backed by research, we know that good institutional design has a direct impact on the occupants of a built environment. … Continued
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Parkin’s award winning work in the far north has inspired staff to learn and participate in Inuit traditions. On February 9, 2019 our staff will be participating in Inuit Day at the Ottawa Inuit Children’s Centre (OICC). OICC serves Inuit children, youth and their families in the southern urban setting of the City of Ottawa … Continued
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Parkin is pleased to announce that Cape Dorset’s High School—Peter Pitseolak High School—has recently received the Project of Distinction designation in School Planning & Management’s 2018 Education Design Showcase. The Editor-in-Chief of School Planning & Management | College Planning & Management, Jerry Enderle states, “Good designs don’t just happen. They are created due to the hard work of … Continued
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Parkin is the architect of record for the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex completed in 1993, and has recently been awarded the expansion project, slated for completion in 2021. At two open houses on January 24, 2019, Parkin immersed Waterloo residents in a virtual reality experience of the proposed expansion project. Strapping on the Oculus Rift … Continued
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How many building certifications does your facility have? How many does it need? For most buildings, one certification is enough, but for some―especially those within institutional design―it makes sense to obtain additional building certifications. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and the WELL Building Standard (WELL) are two such programs that work harmoniously.
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We’re often asked, “What is institutional design, and how does it differ from other types of design?” Institutional design is the design of buildings to serve the public, such as hospitals, schools, police stations, prisons, and recreational/community centres. The design process and outcome for public-use buildings are very different from those for private or residential … Continued
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On the recommendation of the Interim Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Design at Carleton University, Robert Boraks, a Director at Parkin, has received an honorary appointment as an Adjunct Professor in the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism. The appointment acknowledges Robert’s education, accomplishments, and expertise in his discipline and his continued participation … Continued
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A mid-December 2018 meeting explored Parkin’s design proposal for the renewal of Minden Hills Arena. Members of the Township of Minden Hills Arena Building Task Force—including Mayor Brent Devolin— and public attendees had a chance to view a virtual reality model, a 3D-printed model, and presentation boards describing the design. Parkin, Vice President, Mario Pistone, … Continued
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