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Remodeling? Emergency Generators, Code Compliance Explained
April 2, 2026
Proper operation of a facility’s emergency life-safety systems is critical for occupant safety. Some may think an old generator and associated wiring systems can be used without any upgrades. However, old installations often don’t comply …
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What You Don’t Hear in the Built Environment
February 26, 2026
From the hush of a library to the echoing grandeur of a cathedral, acoustics quietly shape how we experience the built environment. Sound does more than fill a space; it defines it. It can often be an invisible layer of design, but …
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From Clicked to Shipped: Powering Automated Warehouses
February 11, 2026
While consumers simply “Add to Cart,” a sophisticated world of automation powers every step between online ordering and doorstep delivery. Retailers today rely on a vast network of robotics, data-driven controls, and energy-efficient systems to keep …
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Fire Protection Services for Cold Storage Solutions
October 1, 2025
Walking through rows of frozen food items, fire hazards aren’t usually the first thing on someone’s mind. But just because a space is cold doesn’t mean there isn’t a risk of fire. Corrugated cartons, plastic …
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Refrigeration Reimagined – Cooler Systems, Cleaner Future
June 26, 2025
World Refrigeration Day underscores a pressing truth: refrigeration is essential to modern life. At Henderson, we know refrigeration plays an important role in preserving food, protecting vaccines, and enabling safe industrial processes. But behind these …
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Protecting People and Power: Why Arc Flash and Electrical Studies Are Essential for Facility Owners
June 10, 2025
When it comes to the long-term safety and reliability of your building portfolio, Team Henderson understands the biggest risks aren’t always visible. Arc flash hazards and uncoordinated circuit breakers may not dominate boardroom conversations, but …
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Baird Center Expansion Delivers on Social, Environmental, and Economic Benefits with LEED Gold Certification
March 25, 2025
Team Henderson understands the importance of designing spaces that incorporate flexibility and sustainable features for a bright, clean future while enhancing the end user’s experience. The expanded and renovated Baird Center in Milwaukee, WI, reached …
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Computational Tool Development for Computational Designers
March 5, 2025
A look into the how computational designers apply computational thinking to transform derived logic into functional, user-friendly computational tools.
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Recovering from Severe Winter Weather – Now What?
February 19, 2025
Winter storms can put even the most well-designed facilities to the test. Freezing temperatures, high winds, and heavy snow can strain building systems, disrupt operations, and create safety risks for occupants and staff. For owners …
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Sustainability Myths in Healthcare
February 18, 2025
When talking about sustainability, the most common questions are, “What is it?” followed by, “Where do we start?” For those of us involved in the healthcare space, the American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) defines …
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Designs For Tomorrow: Cross Market Collaboration in Health and Community
January 21, 2025
At Henderson Companies, we combine our expertise across healthcare, science and technology, and academic markets to design facilities that adapt to the evolving needs of the health industry. Our practice-based structure encourages collaboration and innovative …
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Computational Tool Development for Computational Engineers
December 5, 2024
A look into the practical application of computational thinking during the logic derivation phase of computational tool development.
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Optimizing Operational Carbon: Reclaiming Heat From Refrigeration Systems for Space Heating
October 29, 2024
In the commercial refrigeration and HVAC industry, there’s a strong push to reduce carbon footprints while keeping up with sustainability goals and complying with ever-changing regulations. This green evolution is particularly prominent in food retail, …
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Video: Modernizing Engineering Design Processes with Computational Tools
October 24, 2024
Watch Henderson’s presentation from the October 2024 CDFAM Computational Design Symposium in New York City.
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Leadership Perspectives on Computational Tool Development
September 24, 2024
A case study of Henderson Engineers’ Office Space Automator (OSA) project, which utilized computational thinking.
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The Increasing Complexities of Sports Lighting
March 20, 2024
While all building types present their own unique challenges when it comes to lighting, the complexities that come with sports venues are plentiful. These facilities must balance varying league requirements, player safety, and the fan …
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Exploring the Possibilities of BIM to HVAC Load Modeling with Revit
February 9, 2024
In the past, designers and engineers used separate software tools for design analysis and design documentation. Calculate in one platform and document the answer in another. Think Excel, Trace 700, or AGI 32 and AutoCAD. …
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New York City Local Law 97: Decarbonization and the Challenges of Going Green
January 18, 2024
With the arrival of the new year, it’s important to remember that our resolutions should be challenging. To paraphrase Stanford School of Medicine neuroscientist, Andrew Huberman, participating in challenging tasks builds resilience to deal with …
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Refrigerant Options and Recommendations for Designing Cold Storage Facilities
November 6, 2023
The cold storage market in the United States is growing and there are several factors to consider when designing new facilities including the choice of refrigerant. Traditionally, large cold storage projects have used ammonia plants, …
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Understanding Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goals and Resources
November 1, 2023
The world is experiencing the impacts of climate change more than ever with historic droughts and wildfires, storms and flooding, and record heatwaves. The repercussions of climate change are far reaching and put many species …
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