This document discusses design considerations for a new senior living and hospice care facility in Strathmore, Alberta. It notes that the current facility was built in the 1960s and no longer meets modern standards. The new proposed facility would include 165 suites of various types, including independent living, supportive living, and a dedicated hospice care unit. The document emphasizes designing the built environment to promote health, safety, and community through sustainable design principles, access to amenities, and spaces that enable social interaction. It also provides examples of specific design features that could achieve these goals, such as solar orientation, green space, and pedestrian access.

1. Senior Living +
Hospice Care Design
• Project Background
• How does the built environment promote healthy
living and sustainable communities?
• How does the built environment foster community
and resident relationships?
Strathmore, Alberta
Wheatland Housing Management Body
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2. The way in which communities have been planned and
designed has hinged on our instinct to confuse “isolation”
with “independence.” As our ability to cooperate with others
is systematically reduced by the environments in which we
live, so is our perceptions of trust, meaningful, dignity, and
self-worth. In order to create meaningful places for people of
all ages and abilities, we must remember how to prioritize
reciprocity over authority.
MKM Architecture + Design, 2019

3. Functional
Independence
The built environment
supports individuals
remaining abilities with
dignity
Engagement
Indoor and outdoor
environments create
opportunities for
meaningful activities and
fosters relationships
between residents and
staff
Health + Safety
Architectural and interior
design elements are
responsive to the aging
body and minimizes risks
Quality of Life
The built environment will
foster socialization,
emotional well-being, a
sense of self and supports
lifelong interests.

4. Economic + Policy
Physical Architecture
for our purpose here, is the design of
the built environment, including
interiors, buildings of all scales and
urban planning
Social Architecture
is the conscious design of services and
programs to support interactions across
generations, cultures and socio-
economic groups
are the regulations and financial
structures affecting communities
and housing

5. The implementation of design
principles that seamlessly
integrate adaptability and ease
of use into all aspects of the
built environment.
Design Conscious
Balance of resident suites with
social spaces, support local
entrepreneurship by creating
options for lease space, flexible
spaces for community
gatherings, and other interests.
Purpose Centered
Provide quick and easy access
to retail, transportation, health
care, and night life.
Mixed-Use Convenience
Leverage the re-purposing of
existing building stock to ensure
the preservation of existing
community aesthetics and
promote sustainability.
Smart Development
App-based access to everything from
health care to everyday services has
drastically changed the delivery of
supportive care.
Evolving Technology
The incorporation of community
gardens, walking trails, fitness centres,
and targeted wellness services from
acupuncturists, and masseuses to
counselling.
Wellness - Focused

6. • Wheatland Housing Management Body
(WHMB) operates housing units for
seniors throughout Wheatland County
• The current 95 suite lodge in the Town of
Strathmore was built in the 1960’s
• Wheatland Lodge is in good condition,
but does not meet today’s standards or
the expectations of the next generation
• A business case was completed in 2019
that determined a new senior’s lodge in
Strathmore is to be built

7. 165 Suite Lodge
• 95 Lodge Single Suites (Level 2)
• 20 Lodge Double Suites (Level 2)
• 20 Designated Supportive Living
Suites (Level 4)
• 30 Designated Supportive Living
Suites (Level 4D)
Hospice Care
• Dedicated Hospice Care Unit
• Up to 6 suites
Architectural Design
• 3-4 Storey Building
• Residential Design
• Location to be determined

8. How does the built environment
promote healthy living and
sustainable communities?
1. Sustainable Design Principles + Features
2. Designing for Mental + Physical Health
3. Designing for Safe Interactions
Resident
Suite

9. Site Context +
Sustainable Design Principles
1. Solar Gain
2. Storm Water Management
3. Access to major roads
4. Walkable Neighbourhoods
5. Preserve views for neighbours
6. Restoration of Land
7. Prevents clear cutting of land

10. Site Context +
Designing for Health
1. Pedestrian friendly streetscape
2. Access to parks and recreational facilities
3. Access to retail and business services
4. Site contours and dense vegetation
5. Well lit walking paths
6. Control of unwanted sounds
7. Control of environmental contaminants
8. Access to medical facilities

11. Site Context +
Designing for Safe Interactions

12. Retail +
Restaurants
Residential
Public
Recreation
Commercial
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13. Discussion: What are your top 5 sustainable
design features that you would like to see
incorporated into this project?
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18. Images:
1. Slide 1: Thoma Holec Design – Robson Reserve, Pebble Creek
2. Slide 2:Wheatland Lodge, Strathmore, Alberta
3. Slide 3: Studio Six 5 – Wingate at Neehdam ll
4. Slide 3: Bernard Interiors – Helen McArdle Wing, Lanchester
5. Slide 3: Valley View Manor, Rimbey, Alberta
6. Slide 4: Dementia Sensory Garden:
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/5a/28/4c/5a284c3f9f64d9355c9efd76f69f9960.jpg
7. Slide 5: West Park Middle School, Red Deer, Alberta
8. Slide 5: Earthship, Taos, New Mexico
9. Slide 5: Berry Architecture + Associates, Red Deer, Alberta
10. Slide 6: IBI Placemaking, Stoneman Healing Garden, Boston, MA
11. Slide 6: OZ Architecture, Anthology of Tanglewood, Houston, TX
12. Slide 6: Perkins + Will, MSK Monmouth Cancer Center, New Jersey