Arborg, Manitoba
The design concept for this assisted living facility focused on the creation of a home-like environment for seniors who require a lower level of health care than is typical of a nursing home.
DGH Engineering served as the prime consultant and construction manager, providing design, engineering, field engineering services and construction management. The facility is a 4-story, 32 suite assisted living facility designed to meet the needs of seniors who are unable to live in their own but require a lower level of health care than is provided by a nursing home.
The building design featured a commercial kitchen and common dining room, a therapy room and a fourth level greenhouse and deck. The one and two bedroom apartments were designed with the wheelchair access and “tea kitchens” with a sink, small refrigerator and microwave. Lighting design, floor finishes and wall finishes were integrated for wayfinding. Special features included high efficiency geothermal heating and cooling, individual room controlled heating/cooling systems, solar heating panels and high efficiency lighting, enhanced insulation levels, and air-to-air heat recovery ventilators. These enhancements resulted in energy savings of approximately 35 percent over a conventional base building. An elevator ensures access for residents with varying abilities.
