Creative housing solutions, inc.

Creative Housing Solutions, Inc. is an architecture and consulting firm specializing in affordable multifamily housing consulting, construction, and renovation. The company offers strategic planning, capital needs assessments, energy audits, and accessibility compliance consulting to both public and private affordable housing providers. Founded in 1994, the firm has executed over 2,000 contracts across 27 states and territories for 340 clients.

In addition to architectural and engineering services, CHS provides strategic planning, capital needs assessments, energy audits, utility allowance studies, and accessibility compliance consulting. These services are specifically tailored to support affordable and public housing endeavors for their clients.

The firm aims for LEED Certification at the Silver level for developments like the Veteran's Village project. They also incorporate Universal Design strategies to accommodate residents of all abilities and focus on energy efficiency through audits.

The firm targets public and private affordable housing providers, including state, county, and city agencies. They specifically support clients involved in affordable multifamily housing development and renovation projects.

Recent projects include the Capitol Station renovation in Indianapolis, the Veteran's Village development in Clermont County, and the demolition and site preparation for Estate Tutu in St. Thomas USVI. The Veteran's Village project includes 16 one-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom apartments with community amenities.

Celebrating 30 years of service since 1994, the firm has executed over 2,000 contracts working across 27 states and territories for 340 clients. The team consists of licensed architects and design professionals, including the president Donald l. Dudrow, Jr., Ra, NCARB, AIA, CEM.

The business holds a Trustburn rating of 4.1 out of 5 from 7 reviews. The rating split includes multiple 5-star reviews, several 4-star reviews, and two 3-star reviews, all posted between January and July 2023.

Reviewers frequently commend the firm's creativity, attention to detail, professionalism, and friendly staff. Many clients note that the team was accommodating and ensured all requirements were met, leading to high satisfaction with the outcomes.

Clients can reach the firm via the local phone number 5139614400 or the toll-free number 8003215270. The business email address is [email protected], and the headquarters are located at 935 Lenox Place in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The Veteran's Village includes a separate building for development offices, social services, VA services, a computer lab, and a community meeting space with a reheat kitchen. Site amenities feature a picnic shelter, pickleball court, concrete walking paths, and green space, with all utilities and high-speed internet included in rent.

CHS believes that good residential design is required for a high quality of life, positive attitude, and a sense of community. Their philosophy views architecture as both an art demanding sensitivity to the visual world and a science requiring safe, efficient, and durable physical surroundings.

As a small A/E firm, the client receives the personal attention of the principals, allowing the firm to be very responsive to client needs. The staff are licensed architects and design professionals, ensuring consistent and quality services for both design and consulting projects.

The goal of the Capitol Station renovation is to extend the life and overall functionality of the building while updating ADA compliance. The project aims to transform aging infrastructure by building a culture of community, wholeness, and peace within the senior living units.

The mission is to provide creative and cost-effective design solutions for affordable housing providers. Their vision is to maximize the quality and quantity of affordable housing throughout the United States by helping providers assess, plan, design, and build housing for those in greatest need.

The firm handles demolition and site preparation for redevelopment, as seen in the Estate Tutu project in St. Thomas USVI. They demolished 12 buildings and 208 hurricane-damaged units to prepare the site for future redevelopment.