MEP Engineering Failure Investigation and Analysis
March 19, 2024
Building owners and facility managers depend upon Arium AE to investigate and determine the root causes of poorly performing buildings.
News & Ideas
Workplace Trends: Open Office vs. Traditional Office Plans
October 20, 2014
Arium designed a flexible open plan adjacent to more traditional private offices for this client. Systems furniture that provides flexibility and user control are critical in these types of arrangements.
The media has seen a recent flurry of discussion and articles focusing on the validity and broad application of open office plans. Over the past year, Forbes, Business Week, and the Huffington Post have all published criticisms, but the most damning research on open-office design is referenced in the New Yorker article “The Open-Office Trap”:
Law Office in Downtown DC
October 06, 2014
To maximize visual impact while maintaining a reasonable budget, upgraded glass walls, glass entry doors and wood floors were concentrated in visible and public areas of the suite.
Arium AE recently collaborated with Howe, Anderson & Steyer, to design their new law firm space in Washington, DC. Arium’s team provided the Architectural, Interiors & MEP designs for this former interior shell space.
New Brew
September 23, 2014
On the Boards: Frisco Tap House & Brewery
August 04, 2014
Bright copper accents behind the bar, metal floor accents mimicking the trusses above, motorcycles hung from the ceiling, and tin copper ceilings in separate dining areas give live to this old restaurant space.
Arium is providing full AE design services for the newest Frisco Tap House & Brewery at the Villages of Waugh Chapel in Crofton, Maryland. Currently under construction, this location will open with 100 Taps and a rotating selection of in-season brews.
Artwork Selection–Jailbreak Brewing Company
While designing Jailbreak Brewing Company’s new Howard County Brewery, we happened upon a time-lapse video of local artist Chris Yoon in action. Occasionally, clients will request that we assist them in artwork selection for their new spaces. In this case, we just couldn’t help ourselves. We knew Chris’ style was a perfect match for Jailbreak, and so we jumped at a chance to introduce him to our client.
Welcome to our new Website
Welcome to the new AriumAE.com. Moving toward our 27th year serving clients across the Mid-Atlantic region, we’d love to provide you with a small glimpse of the exciting things occurring within our firm.
Saving Energy with Air-Side Economizers
July 12, 2014
What is an economizer? The simplest definition: an economizer is a component of an HVAC system that uses cold outside conditions to provide “free-cooling” to a space. The goal of the economizer is to save energy and operational costs.
Low-Cost Coating Options for Projection Surfaces
July 11, 2014
The need to design in flexibility is a priority among many of our projects. Arium is constantly looking for ways to increase the functionality of spaces for our clients. Conference rooms, which are often slated as multipurpose spaces, often require technical problem solving to allow for the full range of uses our clients desire in the spaces.