Assembly member Ward Introduces AB 368 to Advance Passive House Standards for More Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency

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November 29, 2020 In the News by Rob Nicely

Passive House Building on Pilot Projects, Awareness in Monterey County (Monterey Herald, 2020)

The adoption of Passive House design and building principles is growing in the Monterey Bay region. Passive House is a proven concept in dramatically increasing energy efficiency and lowering related carbon emissions in the built environment. During wildfires in the midst of the COVID pandemic, the added benefit of healthy indoor air quality that comes from following Passive House principles became even more evident. An article by James Herrera in the October 30, 2020 issue of the Monterey Herald sheds light on the benefits and the accelerating momentum of the Passive House movement in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties.

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Rob studied art at the University of California, Davis and has been in the construction industry since 1980. His rare combination of technical expertise and artistic sensibility enables him to provide a unique and exceptional experience for clients. As president, Rob leads by example. He is dedicated to the highest standards of quality and customer service, and to using the latest techniques and technologies to create environmentally mindful homes.
Rob is a Certified Green Building Professional (Build It Green) and Certified Passive House Consultant (Passive House Institute). He has served on the Passive House California board of directors since January 2018. Over the years Rob has garnered several accreditations. He participates in a variety of advocacy efforts, all focused on improving the quality of homes that Carmel Building & Design produces and increasing the ecological sustainability of the building industry in general. In his leisure time, Rob enjoys sculpting and painting.