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Women in Construction: Nicole Tysvaer Discovers New Career as Entrepreneur
By: Mike Plotnick, Construct Utopia, Jun. 07, 2021 Former educator seeks to expand sustainable housing options. A doctoral degree in education is an unconventional credential for a homebuilding career, but it served as a gateway[...]
SYMBI’s 40+ Standard Upgrades
We’re approaching the finish line at Symbi Duplex One and taking stock of all the amazing features we’ve incorporated in these super sustainable homes. Check out this list of Symbi’s 40 Standard Upgrades (Download[...]
At Symbi, we’re not cooking with gas. Find out why!
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[...]
Symbi Duplex One in the News!
We are very excited to announce that our first Symbi build has been featured in Custom Builder Magazine. Author, Nigel F. Maynard has written an incredible article that gives great insight to what Symbi Homes[...]
Gorgeous Megumi in the News!
The Megumi House, built by our sister company Galaxy Homes in 2017, is being featured in the Nov/Dec issue of Green Builder Magazine, selected as a runner-up to the 2020 Sustainable Home of the Year.[...]
If the Walls Could Talk
Nigel Maynard, Editor of Custom Builder and Products Magazine, and I recently took a walk through Symbi Duplex One (SD1) in the midst of rough-in phase. And if you're someone like me[...]
What’s a rainscreen? And why should I care?
In new home construction, a rainscreen provides an air barrier between exterior finishes, such as siding, and the exterior walls of the home. Rainscreens can be constructed of PVC or pressure treated furring strips, or[...]
Have you ever taken a bath in the forest?
Oct 25 CBS Sunday Morning Show featured a story on increasing resiliency in the face of mounting stress by finding opportunities to connect with nature, such as walking through a park. Research has shown that[...]
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