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CNH Principals interviewed on Midwest Arch + Design Podcast

CNH Architects Principals Quinn Hutson and Brooke Jacobson were recently interviewed by Jordan Powers on Midwest Arch + Design Podcast. Quinn and Brooke discussed the history of CNH as well as the many differences between commercial and residential architecture. They also touched on many other topics including what it’s like to be a female leader in the architectural, engineering, and construction world. Take a listen / watch here or visit jordanpowersphotography.com/midwest-architecture-design.

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BURNSVILLE FIRE STATION NO. 1

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.