Brett Dunnam AIA

Brett Dunnam AIA is an Associate and Project Designer at Mahlum Architects, based in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area.4 He is a registered architect in the state of Oregon with over 10 years of architectural experience.12

Professional Background

Brett joined Mahlum four years ago and was recently promoted to the position of Associate.23 Prior to Mahlum, he worked at Bora Architects as an Architect and Designer, and also interned at Margulies Perruzzi Architects and Carroll Associates Architects.

Education

• Master of Architecture from Rhode Island School of Design
• Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Studied abroad at Ecole d'Architecture de Versailles1

Role and Responsibilities

As a design leader at Mahlum, Brett focuses on:

1. Understanding site and program from an integrated design approach
2. Exploring user experience, sustainable systems, and technical detailing
3. Leading internal design efforts through project and firm-wide design reviews13

He has taken on substantial design roles for various projects, including a new middle school and community healthcare facilities.1 Brett is known for bringing clarity to his projects through thorough architectural details and clear communication with clients.1

Volunteer Work and Community Involvement

Brett is actively involved in the architectural community:

• Volunteers for the Architecture Foundation of Oregon's Architects in Schools program
• Serves as a reviewer for the University of Oregon and Portland State University13

His passion for design and constant curiosity drive his interactions with both the natural and built environment, motivating him to transform complex questions and problems into functional and beautiful spaces.1