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

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November 15, 2020 In the News by Rob Nicely

Advocates for Efficient Homes Set a Goal of Building 1,000 Units in Monterey County by 2030 (Monterey County Weekly, 2020)

An article in the October 15-21 2020 issue of the Monterey County Weekly by reporter Pam Marino provides an informative update on progress toward a goal of building 1,000 Passive House units in the Monterey Bay Region by 2030. It also discusses the benefits of this building strategy, including providing excellent indoor air quality even with smoke from the recent fire that burned in the neighborhood of our latest Passive House home.
Read the full article here.
Rob Nicely
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Thinking About Filter Systems During Smoky Times (Monterey Herald, 2020)
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Rob Nicely

President & Partner

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.