Business Details
Expert Architectural Consulting Solutions
Lods Architectural Products has served as a trusted architectural consulting agency since our founding, specializing in exterior cladding solutions for commercial buildings. With over 40 years of combined experience in the construction industry, our team provides comprehensive support to architects and glazing contractors throughout the planning, bidding, and building processes. We focus on delivering tailored solutions using aluminum, glass, and exotic metals while maintaining technical expertise in product performance and energy code compliance. Our services include liaison coordination between clients and manufacturers, application engineering, budget pricing, and pre-construction scheduling. We offer specialized consultation for curtain wall systems, sunshades, and entrance doors, supported by forensic surveys and testing capabilities.Our leadership team brings decades of hands-on experience in architectural promotion, specification writing, and supply chain management. We maintain active involvement in industry organizations like the CSI Great Lakes Region, ensuring our practices remain at the forefront of technological advancements. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through successful project completions across Kentucky and Indiana, including notable developments like the Rabbit Hole Distillery and Norton Women's and Children's Hospital. We prioritize client collaboration from initial design through installation, ensuring optimal project outcomes. Our expertise extends to historic window restoration, composite panel applications, and custom detailing services that meet modern construction demands.
Services
Liaison Services
Product Consultation
Budget Pricing
Pre-construction Scheduling
Submittal Review
Commissioning
Private Consulting
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of combined experience in commercial construction consulting
- Specialized expertise in aluminum, glass, and exotic metal cladding systems
- Direct liaison services between architects and manufacturers
- Comprehensive budget pricing and pre-construction scheduling
- Proven track record with historic and modern commercial projects
Services
Liaison Services
We serve as the critical connection between architects, glazing contractors, and manufacturers throughout the project lifecycle. Our team ensures seamless communication and technical alignment during planning, bidding, and construction phases. This service guarantees that all parties maintain consistent project goals and specifications.
Product Consultation
Our experts provide detailed guidance on exterior cladding material selection and performance requirements. We help clients meet current energy codes while ensuring structural integrity and aesthetic goals. This includes technical analysis of aluminum, glass, and exotic metal applications for commercial buildings.
Budget Pricing
We deliver accurate cost projections for exterior cladding systems during early project development stages. Our pricing analysis considers material specifications, installation requirements, and regional market factors to support informed decision-making before final bids are submitted.
Pre-construction Scheduling
Our team develops detailed timelines for exterior cladding implementation, coordinating with overall construction schedules. This service includes material procurement planning, installation sequencing, and critical path management to prevent project delays.
Submittal Review
We conduct comprehensive reviews of construction submittals to ensure compliance with project specifications and building codes. Our experts verify that all exterior cladding components meet performance requirements before manufacturing and installation phases begin.
People
Mark Lods
President
Purdue University graduate with 42 years of construction industry experience specializing in exterior glass and metal envelope systems. Expert in product design, specification writing, and supply chain management with leadership roles in professional organizations.
Beth Lods
Office Manager
Manages daily operations and client communications for Lods Architectural Products. Provides administrative support to ensure efficient project coordination and client service delivery across Kentucky and Indiana markets.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in exterior cladding solutions for commercial buildings using aluminum, glass, and exotic metals. Our expertise includes curtain wall systems, sunshades, and entrance doors.
Which areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Kentucky and Indiana, with project experience across both states including Louisville, Lexington, and Indianapolis.
How long has your company been in business?
Our team brings over 40 years of combined construction industry experience, with our president having 42 years of specialized expertise in exterior envelope systems.
What project types do you handle?
We work on diverse commercial projects including historic renovations, new construction, and institutional buildings like hospitals and educational facilities.
What materials do you work with?
Our primary materials include aluminum, glass, and exotic metals for exterior cladding systems, with additional expertise in composite panel applications.
