Capitalizing on the Power of Passive House Design at Our HQ

At Patriquin Architects, we’re vocal advocates of — and certified in — passive house design. The “Passivhaus standard” was…

Fitwel and Our Office Renovation: Taking Great Strides for a Better Score

People who work in an office environment spend a significant percentage of their life there. It’s certainly true…

Patriquin Architects’ Favorites: Our “Best of the Best” for 2018

As we approach the end of 2018, I’m happy to say — with deep gratitude to our incredible…

What Goes Into the Design of a New Elementary School Campus?

One of the most important characteristics for young students to possess is curiosity. For one elementary school in…

From Design to Construction: How Slate School Was Built

Every design and construction project is unique. How well the parties involved address a project’s particularities is a…

The Top 3 Tools We Use for Site Analysis & Feasibility Studies

Will this site work for our project? What’s the maximum allowable size of our building? How will the…

A Tour of Passive House Buildings In and Around Boston

The driving principle of passive house design is simple—to design the most energy efficient building possible, to the…

Passive House Design by the Numbers

Whether it’s personal fitness, retirement savings, or protecting the environment, goal setting is a critical first step toward…

How Healthy Schools Support Happy Children

Our team of architects and designers handles a wide range of projects, including work on new construction, historic…

The Best School Designs Connect Kids with Nature

“Outside is for play; inside is for learning.” Thankfully, that outdated approach to education has gone by the…

How to Work with Architectural Review Boards

Founded in 1827, Greenwich Academy provides college preparatory education for girls at a day school on a 39-acre…

4 Powerful Benefits of a Site Analysis and Feasibility Study

Property that you own, or are considering purchasing, is a valuable asset. But, unlike some assets that have…