Measuring Progress: Interpreting EUI Findings in our Historic Passive Building Renovation
Accurate modeling and monitoring are essential to success in a Passive House project. Data plays a vital role…
Frame by Frame: Documenting the Evolution of King’s Block’s Passive House Renovation
In 2020, we embarked on a transformative journey to renovate our historic masonry commercial building, built in 1816,…
King’s Block was Selected for an AIA Connecticut Sustainable Architecture Award of Excellence!
We won the AIA Connecticut Sustainable Architecture Award of Excellence! We are thrilled to be receiving this award…
How to Use Passive House Principles Successfully in Historic Buildings
As the renovation of our historic 1816 masonry office building, known as the “King’s Block,” nears completion, our…
Passive House Accelerator Magazine – Retrofits 2021
Our building renovation is featured in the Passive House Accelerator magazine! Check out the magazine and our article…
King’s Block Passive House Retrofit: What’s the Latest?
Established in Europe more than 40 years ago, Passive House is a standard used in designing new buildings—or…
Passive House Certification and Our Historic Building
Passive house is a rigorous design standard for energy efficient new or retrofitted buildings. First established in Europe…
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…