Harold Alfond Hall, new home to the Husson University College of Business, officially opened August 26. Highlighted features of this new state of the art facility include the Ronan Center for Financial Technology and the iEX Center equipped with an extended reality lab. “This new building will serve as a lasting and commanding physical monument […]
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Aug, 25
University of Maine Augusta Student Center Renovation profiled in Kennebec Journal
The renovation of the Randall Student Center at the University of Maine Augusta Campus is an important component of the school’s initiative to enhance its competitive position. This strategic renovation project is envisioned to create a welcoming facility for students that enhances the delivery of critical services such as Financial Aid and Student Advising. The […]
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Jul, 27
Harriman Appoints New Human Resources Administrator
Harriman is excited to announce the advancement of Krissy Ruttenberg to the position of Human Resources Administrator. Krissy has served for the past year in the role of Payroll Specialist. In her new role, Krissy will oversee Harriman’s recruitment, employee benefits administration and all internal HR operations. “Krissy has been a critical resource to […]
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Jul, 19
Harriman Education Studio Principals to present at A4LE Association Days Conference
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 […]
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K-12 EducationK-12 EducationHarriman designs award winning schools that enhance traditional and non-traditional teaching methods, support team teaching, and provide intimate school-within-a-school environments.
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HealthcareHealthcareWith American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) certified staff we design environments for today’s changing medical delivery system, always sensitive to safety, security, and infection control.
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RetailRetailHarriman understands the intensive fast-paced world of retail design and designs buildings and building systems that help our clients succeed.
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CorporateCorporateFrom client fit-outs to new buildings, Harriman designs spaces that take into account the working patterns and well-being of our clients' most important resource, their people.
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New DevelopmentNew DevelopmentHarriman provides expertise in all phases of new development starting with fit studies and site design for speedier approvals through final building architecture and engineering.
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Civic + CulturalCivic + CulturalMunicipal and Non-Profit Clients are core to Harriman providing design services that build stronger communities.
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Science + ResearchScience + ResearchWe design research and laboratory environments that reconcile complex scientific requirements with the need for spaces that provide a collegial, stimulating environment for constant innovation.
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GovernmentGovernmentHarriman provides full-service planning, design and engineering services to state and federal agencies, from small-scale upgrades, additions and renovations to new multi-million dollar facilities.
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+ Adaptive ReuseWorking in New England affords many opportunities to preserve the region’s historic buildings while rethinking uses and adapting them to modern standards.
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ArchitectureArchitectureHarriman pursues creative partnerships to design relevant and innovative solutions to human needs.
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EngineeringEngineeringWith full service engineering - civil, mechanical, electrical and structural – Harriman delivers the varied expertise needed to optimize all building systems for unified, inspired solutions that reduce building costs.
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Jun, 8
Designing for Dignity in Behavioral Healthcare Settings
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 […]
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May, 31
The New Academic Home on Campus
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 […]
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May, 26
Improving Indoor Air Quality Enhances Student Performance
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 […]
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Mar, 24
No Need To Reinvent The Wheel For Green Features
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.
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