Sustainability
Sustainability isn’t a service we offer—it’s the foundation of everything we do. At Dunham, sustainable design is embedded in our engineering process, not added as an afterthought. It drives how we design systems that align with long-term environmental, economic, and operational goals.
Expertise That Starts With Purpose
Sustainable engineering begins with a clear understanding of each building’s purpose, lifecycle, and context. From renewable integration to passive systems and energy recovery, we prioritize solutions that balance budget, performance, and environmental impact. Every system we design reflects our belief that buildings should be adaptable, efficient, and ready for the future.
Our Approach To Sustainability
Sustainable design at Dunham starts with a deep understanding of each building’s purpose, lifecycle, and context. We collaborate closely with clients to develop MEP systems that:
- Align with current and future facility goals
- Leverage renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and geothermal
- Incorporate passive strategies such as daylighting and natural ventilation
- Maximize energy recovery through advanced heat recovery systems
- Balance performance, budget, and environmental impact
We tailor every solution to the building’s location, function, and long-term vision—ensuring that sustainability is seamlessly integrated, not retrofitted.
Sustainability Expertise You Can Count On
- Decarbonization – Strategies to reduce emissions and transition to cleaner energy sources
- Geothermal – Low-carbon thermal energy systems for heating and cooling
- Microgrids – Resilient, distributed energy systems for greater reliability and efficiency
- Photovoltaics – Solar energy integration through PV system design and analysis
- Sustainable Certification – Guidance for achieving LEED, B3, and other sustainability benchmarks
