Queen of Zero: A JLC Case Study Home
The goal is to bring back a Queen Anne Victorian home destroyed by fire to a net-zero standard of high performance. Proposed Front (East) Elevation Originally posted at JCL Online How far would you [...]
FREE Webinar for DC-Area Remodelers
Symbi Homes and the DC Train Green program are offering a FREE 90-min webinar on Resilient Remodeling - Wednesday, July 7 at 12noon ET. To sign up, visit the DCSEU website (https://www.dcseu.com/traingreen-register). This overview course is [...]
Symbi Asks a Pro Chef to Take the Induction Cooktop Challenge
As the debate over the health effects and environmental impact of gas stoves continues to grow across the U.S., Symbi Homes has begun our own investigation into the performance of all-electric induction cooking. Can an [...]
Get This Look: Victorian Exterior
It has been more than a quarter century since our Model ReModel 2022 received a fresh coat of paint, and the challenge was to revitalize the look and feel of the property while paying homage to [...]
Siding Restoration on a Historic Home: Part 2
Painted Lady Home Makeover: Model ReModel 2022 mixes bright colors with modern touches It has been more than a quarter century since our Model ReModel 2022 received a fresh coat of paint, and the challenge was [...]
Siding Restoration on a Historic Home: Part 1
Model ReModel 2022 gets its facelift with a new color palette. In order to give this 19th-century Victorian a proper facelift, the Symbi Homes team opted to repaint in a new palette The age of the [...]
Announcing Symbify – Sustainability Consulting for Homes
Nicole Tysvaer, Co-owner Symbi Homes and Symbify This week, my partners and I are officially launching Symbify, our sustainability consulting services for homes. Drawing from our success as green developers with Symbi Homes and [...]
Insulation Basics for Net Zero Homes
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Step-by-Step Install of a High-Performance Cathedral Ceiling
When designing the roof assembly and cathedral ceilings for Model ReModel 2022's in-law suite addition, builders Nicole Tysvaer and Matt Kulp of Symbi Homes worked to prioritize energy efficiency, wellness, and beauty. "We needed a minimum [...]
To Vent or Not to Vent: Part 2 – A Discussion
Proper attic airflow is an important aspect to comfortable, healthy indoor living, but also to a roof’s structural integrity. Roof ventilation allows for the escape of hot air, minimizing moisture that can damage a roof’s strength [...]