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SYMBI HOMES

An Enlightened Approach to Home Building

SYMBI HOMES

Symbi Homes is a residential developer that is reinventing single-family home design and construction with an emphasis on wellness, energy efficiency, and technology.

Core sustainability principles (graphic in pie shape)

The design and construction of SYMBI homes reflect five core sustainability principles:

Health and well-being;
Water and energy efficiency;
Sustainable materials and work processes;
Zero Energy Ready certification standards; and
Home automation and performance monitoring.

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“We love the [Megumi] house and how beautiful it is, and how green it is, but I am blown away by the secondary effects of the design,”

-Homeowner, Jim Dooley

RETRO RAMBLER

We Reinvented a Classic Mid-Century Home for Comfort, Health & Vitality

A high-performance, all-electric reinvention of a 1950s classic home.

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RETROFIT LAB

Pushing the envelope on home performance

A training and resource hub for improving the comfort, efficiency and sustainability of America’s homes.

Join us for our upcoming workshops.

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QUEEN OF ZERO

A new high-performance Queen Anne Victorian home in Maryland.

The design will pay homage to the ornate and stately Victorian era of the late 19th Century while incorporating technologically advanced materials and building science techniques.

Symbi Home’s CEO, Nicole Tysvaer, is Director of Sustainability for the project.

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LATEST NEWS

Read the latest news from Symbi Homes.

Roll the Tape!

A perfect seal every time with @zipsystems insulated wall sheathing and taping[...]

Serenity Achieved with Greenfiber Insulation

Another huge benefit of using @greenfibersanctuary cellulose as our preferred insulation material[...]

Exsulation: How To

Symbi insulates while re-siding at this 1950s rambler in Maryland.[...]

REGENERATION HOUSE

Pro Remodeler Magazine’s Model Remodel project for 2022: Symbi Regeneration House!

View the transformation of a 19th Century Victorian in a historic neighborhood of Hyattsville, Maryland.

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COMING SOON! Here's a sneak peek at Symbi's 2026 demonstration project - The Forever Home in Kensington, MD. Designed for safety, comfort and convenience, the Forever Home will incorporate all of Symbi's high performance sustainability features PLUS a universally designed layout, finishes, fixtures and smart home tech tailored to aging in place. Design once, live well for decades. Follow @symibhomes for more updates!

Renderings and Design Finishes by @unikcreativestudio .

Architectural Design by Romero Architects LLC.

Join our FREE upcoming heat pumps for high performance retrofit trainings! Virtual webinars presented by Nicole Tysvaer and Matt Kulp of Symbi Homes. In-person workshop with Symbi Homes, Doug Horgan from BOWA, and Alex DeSpain from Energy Vanguard. In collaboration with @energyshrink and funded by @dcseu . Get your Access Code and Register at the link in our bio.

Ever seen a 4-year-old HVAC filter??!! Yikes!

Join building science experts Matt Kulp and Nicole Tysvaer as we celebrate the transformation of a classic Kensington rambler into a high-performance home — designed for wellness, energy efficiency, and integrated smart technology. Learn how Symbi doubled the size of this house, while reducing energy consumption by 50%. Tour the renovated space, meet the team, attend a mini-info session on the techniques, standards and products used to enhance the space. This is a FREE event. Guests are welcome to join anytime 12-3pm on Sunday, March 22. Space is limited. Please pre-register by 5pm on Saturday, March 21.

Special thanks to:
@sherwinwilliams
@retrotec
@jameshardie
@geprofile
@aprilaireco
@get_span
@jmhubercorp
@pellawindows
@greenfibersanctuary
@sikausa
@rmaxpolyiso
@amicusgbc

Timelapse of our siding install at the Retro Rambler project in Maryland. We used @zipsystems insulated sheathing and a 3/4” batten system to rainscreen @jameshardie Hardie Architectural Panels finished in @sherwinwilliams Relaxed Khaki concrete primer and paint.

Thanks to @thesolidconstruction for their fantastic install!

Symbi Homes partnered with @amicusgbc Amicus Green Building Center to select an ultra healthy, high performing interior window stain @vermontnaturalcoatings Polywhey in Westfield Walnut finish. Absolutely ❤️❤️❤️ the results! Builders and designers - you don’t need to do tons of research to find high quality finishes that promote wellness. Reach out to Amicus Green Building Center (www.amicusgreen.com) for the latest selection of healthy, sustainable products!

CDPH Compliant = Meets California Department of Public Health Section 01350 standards for low-emitting construction materials with minimal amounts of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) for improved indoor air quality.

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