Completion Fall 2020

Size 86,000 SF

Traditions of Columbus is part of the Leo Brown Group’s senior living facilities. The facility features six four-plex garden homes, one six-plex garden home, and 86,000 SF new construction of a 126 unit senior assisted living and memory care facility with dining areas, fitness room, theater, chapel, lounge, salon, and salon game room.

The challenge was to provide a quiet, comfortable, resort-like atmosphere for senior citizens.

R.E. Dimond and Associates was part of the design team that included HVAC, fire protection systems, domestic water, electrical for interior and exterior site lighting and controls. In addition, the electrical service entrance, power distribution and utilization, and fire alarm were part of the electrical design.

Size 123,000 SF Campus

Design

Hoosier Village Retirement Center is a 300-acre senior living facility on the north side of Indianapolis.  Cedarwood is the most recent expansion and offers 80 new one and two-bedroom apartment units in a luxury residential care building.

Solution  

MEP design provides quality, comfortable living by utilizing personalized, efficient HVAC and lighting systems with intuitive controls. Each apartment is served by a high-efficiency gas furnace with direct expansion (DX) cooling. The common areas are served by variable air volume (VAV) rooftop units (RTU) with terminal zone control. High-efficiency HVAC equipment and LED lightning saved the owner and occupants energy and utility costs. Interior and exterior lighting enhance architectural features and offer a safe environment for the residents. Critical building systems are backed up by an emergency diesel generator. Low flow plumbing fixtures save water and reduce waste.

Cost $35 Million

Size 84,000 SF Campus

Design
Located northeast of the greater Cincinnati area, this 100-unit senior living community offers independent, assisted, and memory care units with a home-style flair featuring a variety of amenities such as; full-service dining areas, activity areas including a bar, theater, beauty salon, chapel, clinic, fitness room, and outdoor courtyard areas.

Occupant comfort and safety were a priority, so energy-efficient mechanical systems were utilized that provide for a healthy indoor environment. Stylish commercial-grade plumbing fixtures were used for a home-style and comfortable atmosphere. High-efficiency lighting systems, with multiple levels of lighting control, were provided to increase occupant comfort. Exterior lighting provides for resident safety and up-lighting accentuates the architectural features of the building façade. A state-of-the-art fire alarm and an automatic sprinkler system were provided to protect the entire building structure and ensure a safe living environment for the residents and staff.

*Renderings Courtesy of Synthesis

Leo Brown Group Traditions at North Bend
Cincinnati, Ohio

Size: 96,000 SF New Construction

Design:
Traditions at North Bend is a 117-unit senior living facility located on the west side of Cincinnati, Ohio. The facility offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.

Challenge:
A six-week design timeline with limited space to run utilities above ceilings made for challenging design efforts.

Solution:
R.E. Dimond and Associates provided HVAC design with commercial kitchen connection, as well as interior and exterior lighting and controls, electrical service, power, emergency power, and fire alarm systems for assisted living and memory care units.

MEP design supports amenities including a movie theater, fitness center, chapel, library, and computer room.

*Renderings courtesy of Synthesis, Inc.