As part of Autodesk University 2021, I collaborated with Sean Turner, director of innovation, on DfMA for MEP with Generative Design and BIM Automation. We’ve continued to evolve and refine our toolset for DfMA, Generative Design, and BIM automation. Having an evolutionary mindset is critical to successfully deploying phased releases of design tools. We’re used…
As published by Consulting-Specifying Engineer The lighting controls are an integral part of any lighting system design and with all the components that impact system selection, it can seem intimidating. It doesn’t have to be. Once you understand the lighting system design intent and basic architecture of the main lighting control system types, designing any lighting…
In part one of this two-part series, we focused on different strategies that can be adopted by healthcare facilities to identify the specific renovations and improvements needed to address infrastructure shortfalls. This follow-up article highlights recent trends in healthcare infrastructure upgrades including emerging technologies that are becoming more common, new innovations that are being considered,…
As published by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Microgrids have been around for quite some time, some as early as 1882. Microgrids were generally specified and installed on the electrical utility side of the industry. However, as building owners, governments and designers push for more sustainable, resilient building designs in the commercial and industrial sectors, a customer-owned microgrid…
With many factors increasing the need for reduced energy usage, lower emissions, and less dependency on fossil fuels, California’s latest energy code has implemented stronger requirements for photovoltaic (PV) systems, with a large percentage of new buildings now requiring not only PV but also battery storage. Systems that have historically lived on the peripheral of…
As published by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Door locking can be confusing for many occupancies but can especially be daunting in health care occupancy settings due to many factors. Door locking is a complex process. Because of this, we often run across misconceptions about how separate equipment and systems come together to operate, what is and is…
Article courtesy of Autodesk DfMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) doesn’t have to be an exclusive club of certain project types. Building on the concepts of modular construction, DfMA is the next evolution for an automated AEC industry. The BIM process and VDC process need to fit with the overall design process. The final output also needs to meet…
We at Henderson understand the vital role we play as a member of the built community in helping to combat global warming through the spaces we design. It is literally the center of my role every day as Henderson’s sustainability director as we help do our part in making the world a better place. I’m…
Henderson Engineers recently attended the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo in San Antonio, Texas. With more than 100 sessions, there was no shortage of opportunities to learn about the latest trends and research in healthcare design. Russ Carter, health sector hospital practice director, Mark Chrisman, health sector executive, Liz Greer, health sector behavioral health practice…
Centered around the future of the healthcare industry, the KCAHE Annual Conference 2022 was held October 6 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Mark Chrisman, health sector executive, Liz Greer, behavioral health practice director, Alex Infante, hospital practice manager, Greg Johnson, business development director at Henderson Building Solutions, Jake Katzenberger, health sector technical director, and…
Henderson Engineers recently attended the 2022 Building Performance Analysis Conference and SimBuild, co-organized by ASHRAE and IBPSA-USA. The conference brought together more than 250 attendees from across the building industry and focused on building better buildings utilizing low carbon strategies. Daric Adair, technical manager, returned from the event with the following key takeaways: Carbon is…
Henderson Engineers recently attended the 38th annual AHCA Seminar and Expo. Russ Carter, hospital practice director, Greg Johnson, business development director at Henderson Building Solutions, and Jeff Teel, acoustics technical manager returned from Orlando with the following takeaways regarding current trends and topics in healthcare design: Emerging Energy Concepts for the Design and Construction of Healthcare Facilities A key…
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