Year in Review: Projects from 2025
A year in review of our projects in 2025. A look back at eight featured design-build projects that reflect our craftsmanship, collaboration, and residential design.

A year in review of our projects in 2025. A look back at eight featured design-build projects that reflect our craftsmanship, collaboration, and residential design.

At Loren Wood Builders, we’re committed to helping our clients care for their homes long after construction is complete. One area that has moved to the top of our priority list in recent years is water protection. Water is one of the most common and costly sources of damage in residential construction. Whether it’s a…

When it comes to custom residential construction, there are several ways to structure the relationship between the homeowner, builder, and design team. Over the years, we’ve successfully worked within each of the models outlined below. But time and time again, we’ve seen one approach consistently yield the most thoughtful, well-executed outcomes: a collaborative team structure…

A well-designed outdoor space should feel like a natural extension of the home, complementing its architecture while enhancing its presence and purpose. Landscape design has the power to elevate a home’s first impression, create meaningful outdoor experiences, and reflect the unique lifestyle of the people who live there. When architecture and landscape work together, the…

Russell Wyatt is retiring from LWB at the end of this year and we want to take a moment to reflect on his diverse and inspiring journey in construction, maintenance, and craftsmanship. Over the years Russell has become one of the most trusted and respected team members at Loren Wood Builders. His story is a…

We have two interns working with us this summer, Caden and Payton. They are helping with our design team under the direction of project designer, Alex Minor. Caden: Caden came from Terre Haute, Indiana, and is a student at Indiana University studying comprehensive design focusing on design fabrication (merging art, design, and fabrication to bring…

We recently had the opportunity to partner with the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design at Indiana University. Interior designer, Kim Dutkosky from the IU Design Department, had the idea and sought our help in creating hands-on educational modules for their students. Specifically, we developed four wall systems designed for the practical application of…

We’re excited to share the latest developments from our Indianapolis office project! At our new office, in the historic Jungclaus-Campbell building on Massachusetts Avenue, our team has been diligently working to create a space that blends functionality with a modern aesthetic. (It’s important to note that while this marks our second office location, Bloomington will…

As our team has grown, so has our capacity and desire to serve areas outside of what has historically been our core Monroe County home. In recent years, this growth has taken us to Columbus, Indianapolis, and the surrounding areas, and this growth feels like the next logical step in the evolution of our company and our team.
To this end, we recently signed a lease for a shared property in the Jungclaus-Campbell building, situated on the vibrant Massachusetts Ave. in Indianapolis. We are thrilled to be carving out a spot for ourselves in such a dynamic and historic area.

Our esteemed colleague, friend, and leader of our electric team, Brad Snyder, is headed into his well-deserved retirement. Brad has admirably led our electric team since 2013.