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Discover why airtightness should be viewed as a long-term performance measure, not just a compliance target.

Explore the optical distortion in architectural glazing, the main categories of distortion, how it is assessed and next steps.

Delve into some of the sustainable building materials and technologies, which we are most excited about right now.

At Henriksen Studio we believe that facade engineering is best learned through real buildings and honest questions.

Explore the Passivhaus (Passive House) standard with us as we highlight its many benefits for developers.

As the year draws to a close, now seemed the opportune time to reflect on the past 12 months and the many milestones achieved at Henriksen Studio.

In this month’s blog post, we share our thoughts on what a circular economy really means for the construction sector.

Explore the urbanest Battersea project and the role we played in helping to achieve its impressive sustainability credentials.

Image credit: FOOTPRINT+ Urbanest Battersea: Providing high-quality, energy efficient accommodation for 853 students Dr Thomas Henriksen, was delighted to join Urbanest and design-team colleagues AHMM and Mace at Footprint+ on 15th May 2025 to share insights on Urbanest Battersea. Urbanest Battersea is currently the largest student living building designed to Passivhaus standards in Europe, the largest Passivhaus building in the UK, and the eighth largest in the world. Provid

At the forefront of sustainable engineering, the combination of Passivhaus design with cutting-edge facade engineering delivers a reliable solution towards achieving net-zero carbon buildings. At Henriksen Studio, we are pioneers in this field, leveraging our expertise to address the challenge of operational energy saving in high-rise developments. In this article we emphasise the fabric-first approach of Passivhaus design and its integration with facade engineering, illus

Glass is arguably the principal material in most building facades, fulfilling a range of aesthetic and technical functions. Drawing from a wealth of established design guidance, standards and know-how, architects and facade engineers are accustomed to designing glazing and specifying technical performance requirements for it. However, despite this knowledge and experience, there remains a nuanced challenge: optical distortion. Optical distortion refers to the irregularities

The key part to an airtightness strategy is to know how the building is predicted to perform by considering all the building elements at the design stage. A virtual predictive airtightness model of the building, based on the actual building fabric, is an essential tool to enable you to accurately track the airtightness target as the building evolves. All buildings have an air permeability target, whether that be to satisfy the requirements of Building Regulations or more str

In the realm of major structural engineering projects, collaboration is not just a buzzword; it is the cornerstone of success. The...

In an era where sustainability is paramount, the role of architecture in shaping a greener future has never been more significant.

Welcome to Henriksen Studio, a leading architecture firm specializing in expert structural, facade, and Passivhaus design engineering...

Unleash Energy Efficiency: Feasibility Studies & PassivHaus Cert. Consultancy for Airtightness in Building Engineering.

As the urgency to address climate change grows, transforming cities into sustainable, energy-efficient hubs has become a top priority....

In the face of the twin crises of climate breakdown and biodiversity loss, the urgency to take action has never been greater. At...