At Henderson Engineers, it’s in our nature to seek the most innovative and efficient solutions for our clients and to constantly try to improve our process. One design concept that’s been a natural shift to propel our projects to the next level is generative design. Generative design is essentially an iterative design process that uses…
As time goes on we find more and more reasons to focus on improving indoor air quality (IAQ). Whether is allergens, pollutants, smells, or even the unknown potential for infection spread, the general public is expecting the air they breathe in the buildings in which they live, work, and play to be filtered or treated….
COVID-19 has driven changes in school facilities on multiple fronts. To adapt, school districts have rapidly updated classroom technology and cleaning procedures, but there is a need for long-term solutions that get students back to school. Funding from the CRRSA Act will allow districts to update existing systems and implement new systems to keep students…
As additional government funding becomes available as a result of the latest COVID relief package, schools that spent previous funds on short-term solutions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, are shifting their focus to apply these dollars to long-term strategies. Making it safe for students and staff to return to the classroom full-time means carefully…
As a national firm headquartered in the Midwest and offices spanning the country, big temperature swings are something we’re used to. Each year it seems we face an artic blast brought on by a polar vortex or change in weather patterns that result in us, and our clients, facing single digit (or below) temperatures. These…
As schools across the country have kicked off the 2020-2021 school year, we have seen a wide variety of strategies and arrangements implemented from fully remote learning to hybrid schedules to fully in-person classrooms. At Henderson Engineers and Henderson Building Solutions, we are trusted advisors for more than 170 districts nationwide, but we are also…
At Henderson, our priorities are a little different. We believe that when you put relationships first, people and projects thrive. Our connections with our clients extend throughout the entire design experience and progresses for the life of your building. One unique area where we believe in adding value for our clients is assisting them in…
This year we virtually attended the world’s largest Net Zero Building Conference & Expo on September 15-16. It comes at a time when we are currently witnessing extreme weather events coast to coast, from record breaking wildfires in the west to intense hurricanes in the east. The effects of climate change are happening, and it…
In today’s modern classroom, technology is used as a tool to help guide students through lessons, presentations, and real-time engagement with teachers and peers. As we navigate this new era of education in the midst of COVID-19, the traditional teaching model is having to adapt to one that allows for social distancing and remote learning,…
The hospitality industry has undoubtedly been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To do their part to flatten the curve, many hotels closed their doors while society stayed home. As more cities across the country reopen, it’s imperative that the industry implement design strategies for infection control to keep guests as safe and comfortable in their…
“Schools are closed for the rest of the year.” These words changed what schooling and education looked like for many, practically overnight, in the spring of 2020. But what should change when doors reopen and students, teachers, and administrators head back to school? Many districts are looking at their buildings and learning spaces now in…
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, campuses across the country have closed their classrooms, dining areas, libraries, residence halls, recreation facilities, and student life spaces, all in an effort to mitigate the potential spread of infection. To help ensure colleges and universities are safe to reopen their campuses this fall, our team of education design experts have put together…
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