In its earlier days CNH Architects was often misheard as C&H, the more widely known sugar brand. It was popularized by television commercials with the jingle, “C&H Pure Cane sugar, is the one.” Playing off of that branding, and throwing a creative twist into its 50th Anniversary event, staff and principals with CNH created their […]
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For the past nine years of substantial growth at CNH, Deb Childs has tracked projects, employees and invoices as the part-time accounting administrator. On her first day, the accounting software and files were transferred to QuickBooks. More recently, CNH upgraded again to the industry software standard, Deltek Ajera. It allows Childs to not only track
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At the University of Minnesota’s College of Design, Liz Elton is a senior studying interior design. She’s also an intern with CNH Architects. To fulfill a one-year requirement, she spends one day per week assisting CNH Interior Designer Ashley Klis. Elton will graduate in May 2020. She has gained many design tips and techniques at
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A firm principal of CNH Architects and staff architect have at least two things in common- a love of learning and an interest in the field from a very early age. Architect Jessica Johnson Kreps started to dream of a career in architecture as a second grade LEGO builder. And, firm Principal Wayne Hilbert also
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A long-established principal of CNH Architects and a newer arrival both labor to support client needs and desires, offering their expertise in multiple ways. Kelly Hanson joined CNH as an architectural designer last summer after graduating with a five-year professional Bachelor of Architecture degree from Iowa State University. She is also LEED Green Associate, and
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A veteran staff member and a new face in the office each bring special talents to the fore for clients of CNH Architects. Architect Brooke Jacobson, an associate principal with the firm since 2013, came to CNH in 2005. Her projects have ranged from car dealerships to fire stations. She’s especially noted for managing each
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From Sun Thisweek news: After an extensive process, Senior Project Designer Al Tsai with CNH Architects in Apple Valley has completed the national Architect Registration Examination. The testing has multiple divisions. The status puts him on track to become a registered architect. “We are all excited about his hard work and accomplishment,” said Quinn Hutson,
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From working with Sri Lankan Buddhist Monks in Minneapolis, to Twin Cities “food desert” mobile relief and projects in Ghana and Nepal, Architect Tim Jordan with CNH Architects takes his own time out each week to assist with charitable projects. “There are mostly community groups and other various projects that we get,” said Jordan. “They’re
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Move puts Al Tsai on track to become registered architect After an extensive process, Senior Project Designer Al Tsai with CNH Architects in Apple Valley has completed the national Architect Registration Examination (ARE). The testing has multiple divisions. The status puts him on track to become a registered architect. “We are all excited about his
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Veteran part-time Office Manager Betsy Preston understands how CNH ticks and is energized by the continuous learning required in the fast-moving architectural field. “It is a place where everyone is treated with trust and respect,” said Preston, “a great place to work.” Early in her 13-year span with the firm, she took care of delivery
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Form follows function, and function is at the core of every building project, explains Architect Tim Nielsen with CNH Architects. “The artistic side is very important, but the reality of it is that buildings are technical by nature,” he said. In school, the preparation is about 70 percent art and 30 percent technology, Nielsen explains.
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Senior Project Designer Allen Tsai is thankful for the opportunity to dream up designs with teams and work together to make them a reality. Tsai joined CNH in 2015, where he expanded his experience with a range of project types that include civic, service, commercial, ag, animal care and industrial. “I enjoy managing both the
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CNH’s largest fire station to date, the City of Burnsville’s Fire Station No. 1 is home to a crew of all full-time firefighters and more than 44,000 SF with 10 apparatus bays. Firefighter safety was one of nine top priorities for the station. Multiple contamination zones and a designated de-contamination area will allow firefighters to keep contaminated equipment and clothing in the apparatus bay until decontaminated. Another priority in the design was firefighter mental health. A warning system that slowly ramps up with alert tones and lighting while only alerting responding staff ensures firefighters are not awoken in an abrupt manner. The station includes areas for relaxation with different lighting to promote natural sleep rhythms, as well as a yoga studio and meditation garden. Extensive firefighter training features including Firefighter 1 and advanced training elements are another highlight of the station.