Listen to an AI-generated, text-to-speech version of this article. Welcome to our second series on computational thinking (CT). In the first series, we introduced the key elements of CT: investigation, decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and logic design. We also discussed why CT is relevant to the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry and briefly shared…
Listen to an AI-generated, text-to-speech version of this article. In “Exploring the Key Elements of Computational Thinking (Part 1),” we dissected the elements of investigation and decomposition, and gained insights into how computational thinking (CT) breaks down complexities, setting the foundation for deepened understanding. In Part 2, our focus will be on the subsequent elements…
As a large firm, we have a big responsibility. Henderson Companies is trusted with large, complex projects with large energy and emissions footprints, and we have an enormous opportunity to design solutions to reduce environmental impacts. We often design and engineer projects, campuses, cities, and developments that contribute to the 35 giga-ton per year carbon…
The ATMOsphere America Summit 2024, held in Washington, D.C., on June 10th and 11th, brought together industry leaders, environmental advocates, and policymakers to address critical challenges and innovations in refrigeration technology. With a predominant focus on the shift towards natural refrigerants and the environmental impacts of synthetic alternatives, the conference provided a comprehensive overview of…
Listen to an AI-generated, text-to-speech version of this article. When you hear the term “computational thinking,” it’s easy to assume it’s a complex and intricate subject reserved for computer programmers and software developers. This common misinterpretation of “computational” has led to misconceptions and feelings of intimidation. However, computational thinking (CT) is not a labyrinth of…
In today’s dynamic business environment, warehouse owners and operators face a variety of challenges. Addressing these concerns involves a combination of strategic planning, technology adoption, employee training, and continuous improvement initiatives. While the challenges vary based on the nature of their operations and the types of goods they handle, storing plastics poses specific challenges that…
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, while smaller projects have used HFC refrigerants such as R404A or similar blends. However, recent EPA regulations have restricted the…
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 and habitats at risk. Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goals are essential to mitigating climate change and its impacts. Net-zero emissions…
Team Henderson recently returned from the 2023 Energy & Store Development Conference. Hosted by FMI, The Food Industry Association, this year’s event touched on a variety of topics including energy efficiency, refrigeration, sustainability, and store design. Representing Henderson at the event were: The group returned from the event with the following key takeaways on the…
Corporations around the world are pledging to become carbon neutral by 2050 or sooner. One of the key components of achieving this goal is building electrification, which is the process of converting buildings from fossil fuels to electricity. Building electrification presents a tangible strategy within our industry to reduce and eliminate long-term operational CO2 emissions….
Jeremy Treat, client sector practice manager, recently represented Henderson Engineers at the 2023 EV Charging Infrastructure Summit. The event focused on utility programs and deployments with an eye toward refining strategies, identifying technologies, and implementing business models that will ensure widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption is optimized for all parties involved. Jeremy returned from the…
Nick Weaver, client sector technical manager, recently represented Team Henderson at the 2023 NFPA Conference & Expo. The event brings together a diverse group of fire, electrical, and life safety professionals to learn, network, evaluate suppliers and their products, and participate in the code development process. There is still much to learn about how we…
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