Coolwood Exterior Modifications in Houston, TX

The Coolwood Head Start facility at 767 Coolwood Drive in Houston underwent specific exterior modifications that TDLR closed the project file for in January 2026. This renovation and alteration project, filed under the name Coolwood Exterior Modifications, involved a scope limited to the remodel of the loading dock area, the addition of a full building generator, and the installation of site entry gate operators. The work was registered with TDLR in January 2025 and marked complete by the end of 2025.

Owned by the Harris County Department of Education, the project carried an estimated cost of $1,300,000. This figure places the investment in the top quarter of renovation and alteration filings in Harris County, which has a median estimated cost of $250,000 for similar work. The physical footprint of the registered work was 272 square feet, resulting in a cost per square foot of $4779. This rate is significantly above the county median of $80 per square foot for this type of construction.

Design and Construction Details

English + Associates Architects served as the design firm of record for the project. The registered accessibility specialist was Jeromy G Murphy. Construction began in February 2025, following the completion of plan review in January 2025. The scheduled build window was 91 days, which is close to the Harris County median of 92 days for comparable renovation projects. The filing indicated the project involved public funds or public land, consistent with its ownership by the Harris County Department of Education.

The Harris County Department of Education has registered six other projects with TDLR, totaling $11,702,237 in estimated costs. These include the HCDE Administration Building in Houston, estimated at $10,000,000, and the Tidwell Head Start Center in Houston, estimated at $244,000. English + Associates Architects has also been the design firm for six other projects in the state, with a combined estimated value of $74,338,093. Notable projects in their portfolio include the Consolidated Employee Parking Lot in Houston, estimated at $66,970,438, and the Distribution Center Office Building in Midland, estimated at $6,000,000.

The project is located in the Northshore area of Houston, within ZIP code 77013. U.S. Census American Community Survey estimates for this ZIP code indicate a population of about 17,680 and a median household income of $44,530. The area includes nearby businesses such as Denny's Restaurant, Burlington, and Timber Ridge Apartments. Other construction projects registered in the immediate area include Northshore West, Kroger HO-331 Grocery Store, and Greenwood Park, all classified as renovation or alteration work.