Building Industry Magazine - March 2012 - (Page 11)

St. Francis to Build Multifamily Center The new 15,000-square-foot St. Francis Intergenerational Center will be able to accommodate up to 42 adults and 92 children. St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii held a groundbreaking ceremony on Jan. 26 for a new Intergenerational Center that combines adult day care and preschool services. West Oahu residents will be able to drop off their aging parents and young children at one location, knowing that their family members will receive proper nurturing and care. General contractor Coastal Construction Co., Inc. was expected to begin construction on the 1.25-acre site in February. The new 15,000-square-foot center is intended to bring kupuna and keiki together for shared experiences. Located across from St. Francis’ Franciscan Vistas, the facility will feature separate entrances; an adult day care room and lounge; four preschool classrooms; and an accessory use kitchen, where lunch will be prepared for the center. In addition, several green and sustainable design features have been incorporated into the building, including high efficiency air conditioning systems, low-flow plumbing fixtures, gas appliances, Energy Star refrigerators, photovoltaic roof panels, LED/CFL lamps, occupancy controlled lights and air hand dryers in restrooms. The adult day center will have the capacity to serve up to 42 adults each day, providing supervised support to those who may need assistance with activities of daily living and companionship during the day. Key benefits of adult day care are preventing loneliness and depression in older adults and reducing stress for caregivers. Annually, the preschool is anticipated to serve up to 92 youngsters age 2 to 6 years, offering a Montessori-based program that will help prepare them for kindergarten and develop a positive attitude toward aging. “Older adults can share their knowledge and life experiences with young children, while the children bring joy and a sense of wonder for the older adults,” comments Jerry Correa, newly appointed president and CEO of St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii. “It’s a win-win situation for both generations.” The project team also includes R.M. Towill Corp. (engineer), Alakea Design Group (architecture), and Miyabara Associates LLC (landscape architecture). The new center is slated to open in the fall of 2012. Community and legislative leaders participated in the Jan. 26 groundbreaking ceremony. WANT TO INCREASE YOUR COMPANY’S PROFIT IN 2012? Call to See How We Can Help You. Garrett J. Sullivan, President • ph: 808.478-2564 e-mail: GSullivan@SullivanHI.com • www.SullivanHI.com MARCH 2012 | BUILDING INDUSTRY | 11 http://www.SullivanHI.com http://www.SullivanHI.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Industry Magazine - March 2012

Sitework
Residential Construction
Guam
GCA Celebrates 80th Anniversary at Installation
Carpenters Name ‘Builder of the Year’
BIA Home Show Draws 20,000-plus Attendees
$12M Grant Funds New Chaminade Parking
Construction Begins on Kawailoa Wind Farm
St. Francis to Build Multifamily Center
ACECH Spotlights Best in Engineering
UH to Get $42M IT Center
Datebook
Contracts Awarded
Best Practices: Without Working 80-Hour Weeks
Spotlight on Success: Kroc Center Hawaii
Architects Corner: AIA Welcomes New Year with New Board
Concept to Completion: Safeway Beretania
Low Bids
News Makers
New Products
Cover March 2012

Building Industry Magazine - March 2012