Recognizing ecological stewardship as a fundamental responsibility of the engineering profession, Dunham’s Board of Directors has unanimously approved and will officially adopt the 2030 Challenge. Established by the nonprofit organization Architecture 2030, the 2030 Challenge is to make all new buildings, developments and major renovations carbon-neutral by the year 2030. The program sets incremental goals of 70% at its adoption, 80% by 2020 and 90% by 2025—and promotes the use of innovative sustainable design strategies, on-site renewable power, and renewable energy from local power companies.
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Dunham Office Awarded LEED-CI Silver Certification
Dunham’s new downtown Minneapolis office space has been awarded LEED-CI Silver Certification by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). Recognizing how a high-quality indoor environment can positively impact employee comfort and productivity, the office incorporated sustainable design strategies that earned not only the LEED certification, but also an Energy Star rating of 97. Sustainable elements of the project include a space that is 75% day lit with a complex lighting system providing added efficiency (such as dimming during daylight hours), as well as inactivity sensors that shut down unoccupied parts of the office. In addition, the office achieved 41% reduction in water usage, 22% use of recycled content and 70% use of regional materials—with over 55% of construction waste diverted from landfills.
Additional Dunham Awards
- 2003 NAIOP Award of Excellence – Repositioned/Renovated Category: BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota Yankee Place – Eagan, MN
- 2003 AIA Nevada Excellence in Design Awards – Honor Award for Built Category: Paseo Verde Library – Henderson, NV
- 2003 Minnesota Shopping Center Association STARR Award for Design & Aesthetics in Interior Retail: Toto at Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport
- 2002 Airport Retail News Best Concession Poll: Northstar Crossing – Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport
- 2001 Public Works Project of the Year Award: Royalston Avenue and Currie Avenue Maintenance Facilities – American Public Works Association (APWA)
- 2001 NAIOP Award of Excellence: BlueCross BlueShield River Park II – Eagan, MN
- 2001 South Dakota Engineering Society (Black Hills Chapter) Outstanding Engineering Project of the Year: YMCA Aquatic Center Expansion – Rapid City, SD
- 2001 Design/Build Excellence Award: Jackson Hall Renovation, U of M – Minneapolis, MN Design/Build 2001 Single-SourceBook
Star Tribune Article Features Dunham Project
Star Tribune reporter Paul Levy has published an article titled “An Energy Model for All to See” that features the 160-foot wind turbine installed as part of Dunham’s Great River Energy headquarters project in Maple Grove, MN. The article spotlights the unique placement of a wind turbine in an urban location, and touches on the other sustainable aspects of the groundbreaking project.
Dunham Wins 2007 Commuter Choice Award
Recognizing the firm’s efforts to promote Metro Transit’s commuter program, Metro Transit awarded Dunham its Rookie of the Year title at the recent Metro Transit Commuter Choice Awards. As part of its move to downtown Minneapolis, Dunham chose to subsidize the full monthly cost of the unlimited-rise transit pass for employees—providing a strong financial benefit while also decreasing the environmental impacts of commuting.
Dunham Hosts First Downtown Open House
Dunham recently held its first open house showcasing the firm’s new downtown Minneapolis office—drawing over 200 clients, friends and associates. Our staff received rave reviews on the delicious food and drink options, as well as the space’s design and high-tech features.
Dunham Moves to Downtown Minneapolis
After the long Thanksgiving break, employees woke up Monday morning to begin their first commute to Dunham’s new downtown Minneapolis headquarters. Located on the 11th floor of the 50 South Sixth Street tower, the new space better represents Dunham’s identity and values: sustainable, vastly more comfortable and centrally located closer to many clients. Plus—with its close proximity to the Farmer’s Market, sporting events, the theater district and fabulous restaurants and clubs—it’s just more fun.