We specialize in applying advanced practices including Passive House to designing and building fine custom homes and extensive remodeling projects.
Carmel Building & Design, Inc., established in 2000, is located in Carmel, California. We specialize in applying advanced practices including Passive House to designing and building fine custom homes and extensive remodeling projects. We are working to change a “better way to build” into “the way to build” high-quality homes in the Monterey Bay area. Carmel Building & Design sets the standard and leads the transition by example. And in concert with others, we influence the evolution of building standards and practices in our region and across the U.S.
As long-time advocates and devotees of environmentally mindful design and construction, we apply advanced building science principles to every project.
Our capabilities and expertise feature Passive House and electrification, and also include Zero Net Energy, LEED and Living Building Challenge. These strategies significantly reduce a home’s demand for energy resources, improve indoor air quality, comfort and durability, increase the home’s value and are easy on the planet.
We build beautiful, high-quality, resource-efficient, healthy homes, impeccably matched to the objectives and preferences of our clients. And we provide an exceptional level of communication and collaboration with our clients and with the select professionals involved in design, specification and certification of their homes.
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Our Philosophy
Being responsible encompasses many things. It means honing and updating our skills and knowledge so we can deliver on our promises as design/build professionals. It influences how we select, manage and treat our staff and subcontractors. It covers our dedication and expertise to environmentally mindful design and building. And it means we are accountable for everything that happens on your project—from communications, budget and schedule to onsite personnel, the finished product and fostering a good relationship with you.
Everything we do is with the intention of creating an exceptional result.
Awards
Carmel Building & Design receives Economic Vitality Award (2016)
We are so honored to be among the organizations recognized by the Monterey County Business Council in 2016 for contributing to the economic vitality, growth and preservation of Monterey County communities. Read more
Exceeding the standards for energy efficiency (2015)
Recognized by the California Advanced Homes Program (CAHP) as Project of the Quarter. Based on PG&E data, CAHP selected our Pacific Grove home project because its energy efficiency exceeded the standards of 2008 Title 24 by 64.6%, the highest percentage of any residence in the state. Read more
Best New Home Award (2013)
Took the title of “Best New Home” in Fine Homebuilding Magazine’s 2013 Houses Awards issue for our Passive House project in Carmel. Read more
Green Building Champion Award (2012)
Given the Green Building Champion Award by the U.S. Green Building Council, Monterey Bay Chapter for our dedication to green and sustainable building practices.
Management and Design Team
Production Team and Specialists
If you are interested in joining our team, see our Careers page.
