Brett Dunnam

“As a passionate designer, I have a constant curiosity that drives my interactions with the natural and built environment. That curiosity motivates me to turn complex questions and problems into functional and beautiful spaces.”

A design leader at Mahlum, Brett emphasizes clear architectural concepts and compelling storytelling based on a thorough understanding of client needs, site constraints, and program requirements. With a deep understanding of materials and construction methods, he leads his teams to sustainable, compassionate, and joyful solutions to complex problems. He has broad experience working across all of Mahlum’s markets, having led the design of schools, workplaces, healthcare facilities, and student housing projects.

Brett champions Mahlum’s internal design efforts through the organization of individual projects and firm-wide design reviews. He is an active member of the AIA Committee on Design, serves on awards committees, and volunteers as a design reviewer for universities.

Brett received his Master of Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is a registered architect in the State of Oregon.