The Retro Rambler, a case study project led by award-winning Symbi Homes, is a living, breathing demonstration of how builders can achieve higher standards of wellness, energy efficiency and technology for the places we call home. [...]
The Retrofit Lab is offering a half-day workshop on converting homes to energy-efficient heat pumps for building professionals in the Washington, DC area. Symbi Homes’ Matt Kulp and Nicole Tysvaer are teaming up with Noah Lawrence from Retrotec [...]
CLICK HERE TO WATCH the full step-by-step window install at our Retro Rambler project using Huberwood ZIP System 1-inch insulated sheathing plus the ZIP System Stretch Tape with Energy Star Pella Mid Atlantic Lifestyle aluminum clad [...]
That's a wrap, folks! Check out this final video chronicling the Queen of Zero ground-up. Learn about the awesome products that made this home super high performance, comfortable, efficient, durable and gorgeous! Many thanks to our [...]
Building science and home performance expert Robby Schwarz recently interviewed Nicole for his ultracool podcast highlighting innovation in residential construction. Schwarz has been working for nearly 30 years to help mainstream sustainability principles in the built [...]
How’s a NET ZERO home different from a typical build? Read all about it in this month’s issue of the Journal of Light Construction. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE Big thank you to Rudi [...]
Thinking about installing solar shingles on your next project? Check out Nicole’s JLC article on Powering the Queen. Thanks to American Home Contractors DMV for a fabulous install! READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
James Hardie collaborated with us to bring the Queen of Zero to life – Read the James Hardie case study and watch the full video HERE. Thank you to James Hardie and Umault for showcasing the [...]
How do 14 pieces of high-performance mechanical equipment work together to maintain comfort and efficiency in a complex, multi-level home like the Queen of Zero? At the jobsite, we have a saying, “This is not [...]
We are nearing completion at the Queen of Zero project in Maryland, a historic build blending high performance and Victorian craftsmanship. Our construction and design team recently celebrated this milestone with 100 guests from the National [...]
