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This document provides an overview of the first annual LEED Canada Buildings in Review Supplement produced in partnership with Sustainable Architecture & Building Magazine. It serves as a public record of all Canadian buildings and interiors that obtained LEED certification from 2002 to 2009. It recognizes leaders in green building who are transforming the industry towards high-performing, healthy buildings. It also supports the Canada Green Building Council's efforts to demonstrate how the building industry is applying LEED and encourages others to adopt LEED principles.
This document provides a summary of Jennifer Crouch's resume and qualifications. It includes her contact information, 7 years of experience in graphic design and marketing, education including graduating magna cum laude from Chapman University, and a recommendation from a former supervisor praising her ability to work under tight constraints and make changes.
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1. To Improve Your Quality of Life
Volume 4, Issue 1
Call: 281-914-4951
Our Services
- Design/Build
“One-stop-shopping”
- Remodel & Renovation
From ordinary to extraordinary
- Custom Home Building
Your Design + Our Quality
Crafting
Lifestyles with
Pride
Keechi Creek Builders
22955 Tomball Parkway, Suite 14
Houston, TX 77375
www.keechicreekbuilders.com
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2. K Keechi Creek Builders has been
serving our community since 2007.
During this time, we have quickly
established ourselves as one of the
most reliable design, remodel, and
custom home building companies in
Houston, Texas. We recognize that your house is an investment, but more
importantly, it is your home. From the onset, our objective is to build a
relationship with you so that together we can build a home that improves
your quality of life.
Our extensive building experience, professional industry affiliations, and
perspective about the remodeling and new construction process make us
an unrivaled resource for our project partners, specifically you. We at
Keechi Creek are merely one part of a team consisting of many experts that
possess knowledge, creativity, and vision. We believe our responsibility is
to communicate, organize, and orchestrate every aspect of your remodel
D
or custom home venture. Simply put, we have an army of talented people
working with us that afford us the ability to do more than just create a
beautiful home; we craft a lifestyle.
Founder’s Note 2010 Houston’s Best Finalist
Keechi Creek Builders is the manifestation of my passion for
quality of life. It looks different for each of us, but, for all of us it is
a necessity and not a luxury. For this reason, I consider customer
service and community service essential to realizing my ideal.
At Keechi Creek, we desire to provide the best for our clients.
Therefore, we are committed to partnering with industry
professionals within the Greater Houston Builders Association
to provide the best products and services available. We also work
together through community outreach and charitable events in an
effort to change lives and give back. Thank you for your continued
support, I look forward to many more successful projects.
Sincerely,
Brandon Lynch
Keechi_mag.indd 2 3/18/2011 8:28:30 PM
3. Is Design/Build for You?
D Design/Build is the process by
which our company coordinates
and performs all phases of a project.
Basically, it is a "one-stop-shopping"
approach to home remodeling, new
The success of your project is the
responsibility of our team. For this
reason, our clients experience a
smoother process and ultimately
less stress.
construction, or home additions.
The house designer and the building In addition, our team is thoroughly
contractor are one and the same. familiar with your project’s plans
and specifications well before
Working with our Design/Build construction begins. Being involved
team has many benefits. In this with a project from its inception
process, Keechi Creek Builders acts allows for a seamless and expedient
as your single point of contact to start to construction once the plans
ensure clear communication and and specifications are finalized
efficient execution. We orchestrate and approved.
it all from initial consultation,
drawings/designs, budgets, permits, At Keechi Creek, we stake our
and feasibility studies to construction reputation on expertise and
and final walk through. integrity. Simply put, we have an
army of talented people working
Another advantage to design/ with us that afford us the ability to
build is knowing that your project do more than just create a beautiful
is wholly managed by one entity. home; we craft a lifestyle. n
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6. Staying is
A At Keechi Creek Builders of
Houston, we have the ability to
transform your home's existing
layout into a space that is both
beautiful and improves your
quality of life as well. We take
care of all the details of your
Chic comparable in price or cheaper
than your home’s asking price.
Your house may sell quickly or
remodeling, restoration, or it may linger, depending on the
the answer is different for
renovation project. We believe in market. If you are able to sell
every family. If you love your
working hand-in-hand with you swiftly, it may not be as easy
home and the neighborhood,
to finalize a plan that meets your to find the house you want.
but are contemplating a sale
design and budget goals. Depending on where you live, a
to make room for a growing
new mortgage may lead you to
family, perhaps a simple
We have extensive experience tighten your belt for a while until
home renovation would be a
with everything from simple you are able to get payments
reasonable option. Here are just
remodeling projects to complex under control. There are also
a few reasons why remodeling
renovations. Our ability to closing costs, moving costs, and
your current home may be a
provide such a variety of services things such as utility transfer
better investment.
stems from our team approach. fees to consider.
We carefully select industry Remodeling is Budget Conscious:
partners that are creative, When you remodel your current
educated, trained, and certified There is much involved with the home, however, the budget
to support the projects managed process of selling a home and differs and may work to your
by Keechi Creek Builders. These buying another. You have to have advantage. Most times, it does
relationships are based on quality your home appraised, and hire a not cost as much to renovate a
craftsmanship and dependability Realtor to help with marketing it. home as it does to buy a new one.
so that our clients receive the Dealing with prospective buyers In addition, you get to stay in the
best possible end product. can be exhausting; keeping your home where family memories
home perfectly presentable and have been created and traditions
Remodeling Options the interruptions to your routine have been established. And best
Is it better to remodel your when asked to leave so that the of all, you don’t have to find a
present home than try to find realtor can “show” your home new place to put everything
a new one? There is no cut and is, at best, irritating. Meanwhile, that has ended up in the kitchen
dry answer to this question; you have to look for a house “junk drawer.”
Keechi_mag.indd 6 3/18/2011 8:28:36 PM
7. `
Award Winning Design Firm
By Design Interiors, Inc.
Full service design firm with over 20 years of
experience in Houston and surrounding areas
Staff of talented designers dedicated to
the build, remodel, and design industry
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Keechi_mag.indd 7 3/18/2011 8:28:37 PM
8. as you might think, and you can
find the help that you need with
a qualified remodeler. So the
bathrooms and the kitchen in
your present home are outdated.
Buying into a new home may
give you newer appliances and
fixtures, but you may not get
all the updates and features
you desire. When you remodel
your current home, however,
you are in control of the decor,
and not subject to what you are
offered elsewhere. Contractors
may offer suggestions with
regards to fixtures and cabinets,
but ultimately, when you are
remodeling you have more
freedom in designing the home
of your dreams. Fire up your
imagination and go for it!
Remodeling is Increased Value:
Remodeling your home can be
an expensive process. But when
the work is done, you will have
reaped the benefits of all of the
expense and hard work. The
primary benefit to remodeling is
that you raise the value of your
home. When you are ready to sell
your home, you will command a
higher final price because of your
remodeling projects. Having your
kitchen and bathroom redone
having difficulties throughout often get the largest return
Remodeling is Your Creation: the home, such as leaks, problems on investment, so keep that in
with fixtures, or other problems mind when you are planning
There are many reasons that that tend to come along with a remodeling project. Updated
remodeling your home is an age. In some cases, just wanting fixtures, floors, and cabinets
excellent idea. One great reason a change of scenery can even are definitely more attractive
to remodel your home is to add be a great reason to remodel to prospective buyers. Plus, the
a new sense of style. If you feel your home. more improvements are made,
like you are living a few decades the better the asking price.
in the past each time you enter At first glance, home remodeling
your home, remodeling will be a can look like a huge task. With You do not need to sell your home
great way to update your home. the right help, remodeling your to reap financial benefits from a
Another reason you may want to home doesn’t have to be as hard remodeling project. When you
remodel your home is if you are raise the value of your home, you
Keechi_mag.indd 8 3/18/2011 8:28:37 PM
9. increase the amount of equity you
have in your home. This means
that you can borrow more on
a home equity loan, or a home
equity line of credit, if you ever
need to. When it is time to send
the kids to college, or if you feel
that you need to consolidate your
high interest credit card debt,
you will get more money to work
with, thanks to the remodeling
you have done to your home.
There are many advantages to
choosing to remodel instead of
moving. Staying in a neighborhood
near your friends, your church,
and familiar shopping centers, and
keeping your children in common
schools with their friends are just
a few. Whether you decide to sell
or renovate, make sure you take all
options into consideration. Your
home is your place for comfort,
and a remodel or addition project
can make it even more so. n
To improve the form
and function of a home
is to improve the quality
of life.
Keechi_mag.indd 9 3/18/2011 8:28:43 PM
10. The determination, knowledge and
commitment of our team keeps us
on the leading edge of natural
stone design in Houston.
We Now Have 2 Houston Locations:
Jersey Village Showroom & Warehouse
10105 West Gulf Bank Houston TX 77040
(713) 690-8200
Design Studio @ The Houston Design Center
7026 Old Katy Rd. #167 Houston TX 77024
slate . quartzite . granite . marble . limestone
(713) 750-9091
sandstone . travertine . soapstone . onyx
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New Construction
believe that your needs and wants the latest technology will give your Green Building
should dictate the products and home obvious distinction. Custom Homes
designs that go into your new General Remodeling
home. You can take advantage of With your ideas and our expertise Exterior Remodel
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you create a home that speaks to your style. Historical Restoration
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Home Improvements
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that was once standard is now Custom Craftsmanship
considered extra. That's why those Kitchen Remodel
who desire a signature home seek Bathroom Remodel
our services—because we think Media Rooms
Utility Rooms/Closets
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unique, innovative, and perfect Outdoor Kitchens
possibilities for the home that is Pergolas
Landscaping
ideally suited for you.
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