The Science of Comfort

Case Study: Chinook Regional Hospital

Posted by Erica Forbes on September 1, 2026 at 8:59 AM

Low-Profile Ultrasuite Provides a Customized Ceiling Solution

Since its opening in 1988, Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, AB, has provided high-quality patient-centered care for the residents of southwestern Alberta. It offers a full range of healthcare services for the region, including a 24/7 emergency department, intensive care unit and extensive outpatient services. According to Alberta Health Services, more than 10,800 surgeries are performed at the hospital every year.

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Topics: HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Critical Environments, ASHRAE 170

SMACNA Highlight: High-Performance Blower Coils

Posted by Price Industries on August 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Price Industries is proud to be a Gold Associate Member of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA). In our SMACNA Highlight blog series, we’ll be featuring news, tips and tricks tailored to the skilled contractors who install, coordinate and deliver HVAC systems across North America.

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Topics: Static Pressure, HVAC, Contractors, Blower Coils

How Do Water Coils Work?

Posted by Ryan Johnson, PE on August 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Price’s specialized low water temperature coil

Diving into the Deep End of Water Coil Construction and Performance

What actually happens when you press the “up” button on the thermostat? What makes the air “hot”? Moving heat in and out of buildings is more complex than simply heating and cooling the outdoor air. While outdoor air is typically preconditioned before becoming primary system air, there is often a need for further cooling or reheating for thermal comfort purposes.

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Topics: Pressure Drop, Terminals, Fan Coils, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Tech Tip

Electronic Room Pressure Monitoring

Posted by Curtis Carrick on July 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Advancing Infection Prevention and Sterility in Critical Environments

Healthcare-associated infections remain a persistent challenge, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating that 1 in 31 US patients acquired at least one infection during care in 2024. This reality underscores the critical role of environmental control – particularly room pressurization – in safeguarding both patients and healthcare staff.

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Topics: Controls, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Critical Environments, ASHRAE 170