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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
During Design and Construction Week 2024, JLC Contributing Editor Nicole Tysvaer interviewed more than a dozen homebuilding professionals about various products supporting sustainability in the built environment. This article offers some highlights. Read the Full [...]
Thank you to GE Profile for including Symbi Homes in their “Profiles by Profile” series. In this video, Nicole shares details about Queen of Zero, the importance of sustainable building, and why Symbi Homes loves GE [...]
As framing continues at our Queen of Zero 2024 JLC Case Study project in Maryland, the unique architectural details of this Victorian-inspired home are coming to life. Nicole's most recent article highlights one such modification involving the [...]
In Nicole's most recent article for the Journal of Light Construction, she asks: why aren't more homes built with SIPs? And what will it take for panel construction to go mainstream? At Symbi Homes, we have [...]
Basement slab insulation for a net-zero home Building a sustainable home aspiring to “net zero” performance, a home that produces as much energy as it consumes each year, begins with a meticulous plan for tightening [...]
As we finalize details for the Queen of Zero's high-performance mechanical plan, I offer some lessons learned on the complexities of the design process in our latest JLC Case Study 2024 article. Stay tuned for more [...]
Curious about what it takes to go from conventional new build to Zero Energy Ready? Check out my latest JLC article on our Queen of Zero project (construction has begun!) Thank you to Smita Chandra [...]
