"Royal Rebirth," a two-page spread in the May/June 2026 issue of Green Builder Magazine, tells how a fire-damaged 1901 Victorian came back as a Zero Energy Ready Home. Green Builder Magazine has featured the Queen of Zero [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
