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Window Flashing with Zip Tape

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 [...]

By |2025-06-29T14:45:50-04:00June 26th, 2025|

The Queen’s Finale

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 [...]

By |2025-05-08T17:23:17-04:00May 8th, 2025|

BUILDTank / buildCAST Episode Ft. Nicole Tysvaer

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 [...]

By |2025-04-01T17:45:54-04:00April 1st, 2025|

Queen of Zero: Lessons Learned

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 [...]

By |2025-02-18T11:07:29-04:00February 18th, 2025|

Powering the Queen

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

By |2025-02-13T10:48:24-04:00January 30th, 2025|

Building for the future: Queen of Zero

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 [...]

By |2025-03-18T12:50:26-04:00December 18th, 2024|

Integrating High-Performance Mechanicals

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 [...]

By |2024-12-04T19:34:48-04:00November 22nd, 2024|

The Queen’s Debut

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 [...]

By |2024-11-23T17:15:21-04:00September 30th, 2024|

The Frontier of High-Performance Homebuilding

SIGN UP HERE Check out the high performance features our nearly completed Queen of Zero project in Prince George’s County, MD, this Friday, September 20 (virtual walkthrough at 3:30pm, in-person starts 4pm). Many thanks to our [...]

By |2024-09-14T09:49:51-04:00September 14th, 2024|

Queen of Zero Rainscreen Details

In this article, Nicole shares rainscreen flashing and trim details for our Queen of Zero project. "Exterior rainscreens provide a small (roughly 3/4 inch) air gap between siding finish material and the home’s weather resistant barrier. [...]

By |2024-05-25T12:35:41-04:00May 25th, 2024|
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