Posts by Molly
Welcome to the Team, Josh Lavallee!
Please join us in giving an enthusiastic welcome to the newest member of our team, Josh Lavallee! Josh joins our team as a recent graduate with an M.Arch from the University of Hartford. During his time there Josh took on many leadership roles, including serving as Uhart’s AIAS chapter’s graphics coordinator and as a graduate…
Read MoreWelcome to the Team, Lauryn Bullock!
Please join us in giving an enthusiastic welcome to the newest member of our team, Lauryn Bullock! Lauryn joins the Patriquin Team following several years experience working for QA+M Architecture in Farmington, CT. Her path with architecture started early, having attended Bullard-Havens Technical High School where she began drafting and learning about sustainable practices. She…
Read More2030 Commitment: Prioritizing the Environment in Our Practice
The built environment is responsible for approximately 40% of the world’s carbon emissions. That’s a sobering statistic—especially for those of us in the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) community. Needless to say, we can’t simply halt all design and construction activities. But we certainly aren’t powerless when it comes to the climate crisis. In fact,…
Read MoreCare and Collaboration: How We Design Near Sensitive Ecosystems
Buildings do not exist in a vacuum. They are part of a continual give-and-take with their surroundings. Consequently, one of an architect’s most important objectives is creating visual and functional harmony between a structure and its environment. This can be particularly challenging when a building, like a school, is situated near a sensitive ecosystem and a…
Read MoreClassic Forms, Modern Functions. How to Find the Right Balance in Design
Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the United States of America—better known simply as the Girl Scouts—is an organization steeped in tradition. Whether you were a scout, know someone who was or is now, or simply are familiar with the organization, you have to admire their long history of helping girls grow, thrive, and improve…
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