Spring in our nation's capital brings a sticky reminder for resilient remodeling In many parts of the country, climates have shifted toward more warmth and moisture, including mid-Atlantic areas around Washington, DC, and Maryland, where our [...]
Construction has begun on our Model ReModel 2022, the historic 19th-century Victorian deep energy retrofit and in-law suite addition in Hyattsville, Md. However, before the first shovel hit the ground, Nicole Tysvaer engaged a third-party green [...]
Painted Lady Home Makeover: Model ReModel 2022 mixes bright colors with modern touches It has been more than a quarter century since Symbi Regeneration House has received a fresh coat of paint, and the challenge was [...]
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 [...]
One of the first steps in retrofitting an older home is to measure the building's baseline performance. This includes measuring the thermal and moisture barriers of the exterior shell, energy efficiency of appliances and equipment, heating [...]
To vent or not to vent the Model ReModel 2022's attached accessory dwelling unit will take careful consideration, says Symbi Homes CEO Nicole Tysvaer. The topic is widely debated in the building science world, and leaves [...]
One of the Most Critical Aspects of Building High-Performing Homes is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Look at the marketing of any typical home for sale, and you’ll likely see emphasized the finishes and fixtures. Descriptions and [...]
Symbi homes are ALL ELECTRIC. We are joining other sustainable builders across the country that are saying no-thank you to natural gas. Check out this graph of indoor air pollutants from cooking with gas in the [...]
