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Retrofit This
We love seeing existing structures become more resilient; amazing adaptive re-use projects that breathe new life into a building, and historic staples may be preserved for the next generation to enjoy. Whether changing use and occupancy, preserving a historic structure, or improving the seismic performance of a building, Dunn Associates is here to help you […]
Read MoreThe Growth Mindset & Fixed Mindset
Thoughts for the constant evolving and demanding AEC Industry. Recently, I read a book called “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success,” by Carol S. Dweck. Carol is a renowned American psychologist focused on the psychology of mindset for social development. She has taught at prestigious universities such as Columbia, Harvard, University of Illinois and Stanford. […]
Read MoreSustainable Buildings and Structural Resiliency: Let’s Work Together
Imagine going to work every day and having the option to bike or take fast public transportation to get there. You get to choose to get some exercise or read a book instead of sitting in traffic. You arrive at work, and you see that the garden courtyard outside of the building has a few […]
Read MoreLet’s Talk Seismic Resiliency
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us again what happens when the community is not ready for natural disasters we already expect. Though COVID-19 has overshadowed many things, Utahns will have a hard time forgetting the recent earthquakes. Seismic resilience of communities is a topic discussed often. It includes building seismically resilient structures, seismic evaluations, retrofits […]
Read MoreWork & Life Balance at Dunn Associates, Inc.
This title is a misnomer. Work is part of life. How work fits into life affects well-being. At Dunn Associates, I have a healthy well-being. Certain aspects of my job, the people that I work with, and the job perks help my work fit into my life so that I am comfortable and enriched. Aspects […]
Read MoreThe Great Utah ShakeOut
Imagine it is 7:09am and you are just putting your shoes on to go into work when your home starts to move back and forth for 20 seconds. You realize that an earthquake is happening right now… What is going through your head? How do you react? How do you think that your family reacts? […]
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