Seniors First!

Cambridge Manor

Date

2020

Location

Calgary

Client

Brenda Strafford Foundation

M+B was the Electrical Engineer for this 250,000 sq. ft. 240 suite, state-of-the-art assisted living, long-term care and memory care facility. The building provides for the many needs of the occupants, including a 3,300 sq. ft. commercial kitchen, a 1,600 sq. ft. central laundry facility, and food services throughout the facility.

 

Lighting system
M+B worked closely with the design architect to maintain the interior design vision and meet the lighting needs of the aging population.

The highly efficient LED lighting solution follows the Illumination Engineering Society’s recommended lighting levels and mitigates all lighting-related discomforts, such as glare and high contrast ratios.

 

Security system
The main floor of this assisted living facility has 68 beds for dementia patients and features an advanced security system for access control. This system works with a wireless system for wandering patients.

 

Fire Alarm
The entire building is equipped with a high-rise fire alarm system that has a specialized sequence of operations for efficiently evacuating patients. This system is designed with patients and clients in mind and is coordinated with the Calgary Fire Department.

 

Power Generation
Cambridge Manor contains a regular and standby power generation system designed to minimize initial construction costs. 

 

Communications
The facility includes an advanced communications system which features fiber optic cabling and the latest standard of communications cabling.