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4. APPROACH goals and space needs best suited for this project. CNH will produce a space needs program document summarizing these decisions which will be used throughout the project, revisited regularly to ensure the City's needs are met and each design incorporates the values and needs determined in this first step. This step will be finalized with a preliminary review of space needs identified to typical square foot costs for recent similar facilities, validating the space needs and budget. While project efficiency will be impacted by decisions made throughout the design and construction process, it is crucial to start the discussions on options, approaches and goals prior to starting the preliminary design of the building and site. The discussion will start with evaluating sustainable design approaches, whether certifying the project or just incorporating green design features where the balance of cost, payback and value dictate. Efficiency, however, reaches beyond just sustainable decisions into selections for durability and system life -expectancy, providing lifecycle cost efficiencies that will pay dividends in years to come. Mechanical and electrical systems options will be discussed as well as opportunities to participate in utility rebate programs. With his research around the country, David Acomb has helped departments realize that operational savings can also be measured in a less physical but still extremely significantly valuable aspect of firefighter and departmental efficiencies. Along with City staff, we will evaluate design elements for efficient firefighter response, operational flow, and, in particular, training features designed into the facility itself. These elements can provide savings to the department through efficient staff operations, reduced training costs, and improved firefighter retention. This step will likewise be documented, and goals set by the City will be added to the space needs program augmenting the project design goals developed during the earlier step. Once design data and goals have been determined and a site has been selected, a number of preliminary building design options will be developed for discussion and to help flush out ideas, preferences, and receive comments. These options will include the minimum approach to meet the City's need, more aggressive design options, and options in between. All options will be done in three dimensions for a better comprehension of the design both aesthetically and operationally. The different options will be evaluated by our cost consultant to ensure that all options evaluated meet the budget goals provided by the City, and adjustments to these designs will be made if needed. With input from the City, our team will proceed to revise, further develop and narrow the design options to focus on a single schematic design concept for the facility and site. As this phase is wrapping up, the project cost estimate will be updated and compared to the total budget, providing feedback and validating the schematic design or providing insights to adjustments needed. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT After the project has been defined in the schematic design phase, the design would move to a more detailed process in the design development phase. In this phase, we will work with the Building Committee to create the interior elements, texture and image of the building. CNH Architects will emphasize the use of the 3D imaging capabilities of our BIM software to develop renderings of the design options being considered, exploring different options together to find the right approach for this project. We will review and select materials and product choices, as well as develop interior architectural design elements such as millwork, signage, and specialty equipment to be incorporated in the facility. LINO LAKES FIRE HOUSE #2 12