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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[...]
Profiles by Profile: Queen of Zero
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[...]
A Modern Interpretation of the Victorian Porch
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[...]
Why Aren’t More Homes Built This Way?
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[...]
High Performance from the Ground Up
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[...]
Getting Mechanicals Right in a Tight House
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[...]
Code-Built vs. Zero Energy Ready
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[...]
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