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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[...]
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[...]
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
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Solving the Skilled Labor Shortage
There are 400,000 construction job openings in the US. Let's get real about solving this crisis! At JLC Live 2024, Nicole asked experts about training and education opportunities for the trades, and followed up with[...]
Is ‘Sustainable’ Home Building Finally Taking Root?
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[...]
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