Michael C. Henry

Michael C. Henry is an Adjunct Professor of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania’s Weitzman School of Design. He specializes in historic preservation, building pathology, and sustainable environmental management for cultural heritage sites. His work bridges engineering, architecture, and conservation, focusing on moisture transport, energy efficiency, and preservation challenges in hot-humid climates.

Education: Master of Science in Engineering (University of Pennsylvania, 1977), Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (University of Houston, 1972).

Research interests include preventive conservation of historic buildings, moisture management in building materials, and energy-efficient strategies for museum environments. He has authored key publications on mission masonry, climate control in tropical regions, and sustainable preservation techniques. His awards include the 2024 Sheldon Keck Award and the 2016 PROSE Award (for his book on hot-humid climate conservation).

As Principal Engineer at Watson & Henry Associates, he collaborates globally on projects like the restoration of Atlantic City Convention Hall and the Miller House Conservation Plan. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to heritage conservation and climate-smart design.