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Gary Hamilton P.E., PMP, FASHE, LEED AP

Gary Hamilton P.E., PMP, FASHE, LEED AP

Gary Hamilton is a senior vice president and health care practice lead at WSP. He is a licensed professional engineer in the U.S. as well as in Europe and has more than 24 years of experience in the design and analysis of HVAC systems for a variety of market sectors but with special focus on health care facilities. He has written more than 24 articles in multiple health care and engineering publications. He is also a seasoned presenter and has presented across the country and globally. Email him at gary.hamilton@wsp.com or visit www.wsp.com for more information on his projects.

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Smart Hospital

Using the IoT to Design a Smart Hospital

The future of design, when it comes to buildings and places, will be focused on safety, wellness, occupant experience, and personalized feedback.
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Gary Hamilton P.E., PMP, FASHE, LEED AP
November 2, 2022
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The future of design, when it comes to buildings and places, will be focused on safety, wellness, occupant experience, and personalized feedback.


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Operating Rooms

Air Distribution in Critical Facilities

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Gary Hamilton P.E., PMP, FASHE, LEED AP
May 6, 2021
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Proper air distribution is very important in critical facilities because it contributes positively to the healing environment for patients and enhances the wellness and workplace quality of the staff.


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BAS

Building Automation Systems to the Rescue: Creating a Remote World

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Gary Hamilton P.E., PMP, FASHE, LEED AP
November 30, 2020
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After the pandemic, we will begin to see more and more convergence within building control systems between traditional applications and newer, pandemic-related technologies.


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Ventilation systems

Health Care Ventilation: the Key to Controlling Airborne Infection

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Gary Hamilton P.E., PMP, FASHE, LEED AP
September 30, 2020
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The value of appropriate ventilation systems should not be underestimated.


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comfort of hospital patients, staff, and visitors

The Vital Role of IAQ in Health Care Settings

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Gary Hamilton P.E., PMP, FASHE, LEED AP
August 4, 2020
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Four criteria to designing for IAQ in health care settings: the patients, staff, the building, and building’s external environment 


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Mechanical Engineering Design for Hospitals
Health Care Supplement

Mechanical Engineering Design for Hospitals – The Must Know

Design engineers must be prepared to go above and beyond the codes to provide the highest quality, most comfortable, and controlled spaces to the most vulnerable populations.
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Sarah Peters
June 11, 2019
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Designing a hospital or outpatient medical facility can be challenging with the need to adhere to multiple codes and guidelines, equipment coordination, and the possibility of problems beyond occupant comfort.


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Additions include the approval of adiabatic humidifiers, control clarifications, and more.

ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 170-2017 -- What's New?

Additions include the approval of adiabatic humidifiers, control clarifications, and more.
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Gary Hamilton P.E., PMP, FASHE, LEED AP
October 11, 2018
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The provision of adequate ventilation is an essential factor in maintaining patient wellbeing in a health care setting; therefore, maintaining acceptable IAQ has become a huge challenge for health care facilities.


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Air Filtration Design in an Ambulatory Care Facility

Air Filtration Design in an Ambulatory Care Facility

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Gary Hamilton P.E., PMP, FASHE, LEED AP
July 12, 2018
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Proper air filtration is the primary means of reducing concentrations of the airborne bacteria that cause HAIs.


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Renovating Operating Rooms

Renovating Operating Rooms To Meet Modern Medical Advancements

While the latest surgical technologies lead the push for more OR suite square footage, they also contribute to ever-tighter ceiling space. Add updated requirements for IAQ and electricity, and any renovation team needs to sharpen its strategy in advance of this delicate operation.
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Gary Hamilton P.E., PMP, FASHE, LEED AP
October 9, 2017
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Today’s operating rooms are inefficient and overcrowded, and the turnover between cases is often lengthy and variable.


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Optimizing Hospital Chiller Plants

Optimizing Hospital Chiller Plants

You can create a tailored algorithm or you can use Hartman Loop technology. You can implement better temperature controls for the chilled water supply or the condenser water. Keep your eye on the long term and pick your weapon.
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Gary Hamilton P.E., PMP, FASHE, LEED AP
July 11, 2017
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Hospitals consume approximately 5% of the total energy use in the United States.


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