Harriman Education Studio Principals Lisa Sawin and Mark Lee will present a lecture entitled Perception is Reality: How Design Can Impact Perception of Safety in School Design.  The session will be presented virtually on July 22 and 23. The theme of this year’s Association Days East Conference is “Inside the Mind of the Learner”. Research […]

The new facility will relocate and more than double the size of Fish River’s current local facilities. The new health center will fulfill the region’s need for convenient access to quality care by expanding access to critical medical, dental and other health services. The project is also envisioned as a vital catalyst for growth and […]

We’re excited to announce the promotion of Samuel Forgue to Associate. Samuel, a senior leader and Civil Engineer, has been an integral part of the leadership and growth of the firm’s engineering practice. Sam brings to the leadership team a keen understanding of how to translate owner requirements into creative, sustainable and cost-effective solutions.   […]

Auburn, ME – Architecture, engineering and planning firm Harriman appoints new CEO and COO, effective June 1, 2020.   A new generation of leaders is poised to open an exciting chapter at Harriman. The integrated design services firm, which celebrates its 150th year in 2020, announced that the Board of Directors have appointed Mark Lee, […]

Designing a mental health facility requires special considerations to protect the safety and dignity of patients in a fragile psychiatric state, and ensure the security of staff. Previously, designs restricted freedom and created institutional atmospheres focused on safety, further stigmatizing patients. Today, we recognize that providing both safety and dignity are not only possible, but […]

New approaches to learning at the university level has forever transformed the architecture of the traditional college library. Unlike libraries of old that were quiet and tranquil, the modern college library is a place for “content creation” for students to collaborate and exchange ideas and concepts. Libraries are essentially structures that deserve architecture commensurate with […]

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that approximately 50 percent of schools have poor indoor air quality (IAQ), mostly due to the age and poor condition of school buildings. The EPA promotes adopting IAQ best practices to create a healthy learning environment. Studies have shown adequate ventilation with filtration and thermal comfort improves […]

There is a perception that in order to achieve sustainability, clients have to start new, from the ground up, and be ready to pay extra for “green” features. However, reality tells a much different story: existing buildings each have their own set of variables, challenges and opportunities that can lead to new and innovative sustainable solutions.