In an ever-evolving profession, our advancing staff enriches the work and culture at Payette while cultivating the talent, creativity and growth among the very project teams they make up. We’ll feature one staff member each day over the next couple of weeks. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating their achievements.
Susan C. Blomquist, AIA, LEED AP
Promoted to Associate
Susan joined Payette in 2004 and has performed significant roles in healthcare projects for a variety of clients, including Boston Children’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Wing Memorial Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. Susan is currently leading the design of a number of highly technical and specialized hospital renovations involving state-of-the-art imaging and diagnostic suites. Susan is very active in the firm, coordinating studio lunch events and a new conference series. She is currently a Distance Master’s Thesis Studio and Seminar Instructor at the Boston Architectural College. Susan received her M.Arch degree from University of Virginia in 2001.
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Northeastern EXP features an organic pinwheel design, shaping research and classroom neighborhoods with shared community spaces radiating from the core to define each area. The building façade was tuned to achieve a 78% reduction in peak solar heat gain and a 62% reduction in cumulative solar radiation leading to energy use reductions and reduced mechanical system sizing. The use of stainless steel further leads to an embodied carbon reduction of almost one million tons when compared to aluminum while the natural stainless surface reflects light in a natural and warm tone giving the building an inherent energy.
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