Matt McLaurin is a critical environment product manager specializing in health care, laboratory, and cleanroom solutions at Titus HVAC based in Dallas. He is an ASHRAE-certified health care facility design professional as well as former mentee of the Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA) Leadership U program. Contact him at mmclaurin@titus-hvac.com.
Designing HVAC systems for health care patient and critical environment spaces is dictated by strict environmental and safety standards, and one of the most important components that must be taken into consideration is effective airflow design (EAD).
Floor space, HVAC equipment, and wireless communication technologies — along with incorporating imaging equipment that typically only have five-year lifespans, are just a few of the myriad of factors that must be considered when planning a hybrid OR.
