September 13, 2024

The Impact of Energy-Efficient Design on Long-Term Home Value

September 13, 2024

The Impact of Energy-Efficient Design on Long-Term Home Value

In the pursuit of sustainable living, energy-efficient homes are the holy grail, and for good reason; they...

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December 13, 2023

Why You Should Work with an Energy-Efficient-Home Designer

December 13, 2023

Why You Should Work with an Energy-Efficient-Home Designer

In the fight against climate change, many homeowners are seeking to transform their homes with energy-efficient...

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August 14, 2023

Building a Passive House vs Conventional Home | Energy Efficient Homes

August 14, 2023

Building a Passive House vs Conventional Home | Energy Efficient Homes

When it comes to building a new home, there are many factors to consider.

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August 8, 2023

Passive House, Green Building and Energy-Efficient Design Principles

August 8, 2023

Passive House, Green Building and Energy-Efficient Design Principles

With today’s rise in environmental awareness, terms like “Passive House”, “Green...

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July 31, 2023

How Passive House Design Contributes to Sustainable Living

July 31, 2023

How Passive House Design Contributes to Sustainable Living

The demand for sustainable, energy-efficient homes is on the rise, and a notable trend that has emerged in this...

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July 21, 2023

Can My Existing Home Become a Passive House?

July 21, 2023

Can My Existing Home Become a Passive House?

Passive House represents the pinnacle of energy efficiency in architectural design, demanding minimal energy...

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May 29, 2023

Building Comfortable Homes with Passive House Principles

May 29, 2023

Building Comfortable Homes with Passive House Principles

Whether we’re building you a new house or remodeling your current home, we use Passive House principles to...

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May 1, 2023

Passive House — The Benefits to Homeowners are Designed and Built-In to Every Home

May 1, 2023

Passive House — The Benefits to Homeowners are Designed and Built-In to Every Home

Carmel Building & Design chose Passive House as a way to design and build houses that are better for the...

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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.