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

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January 17, 2025 BlogCustom Home Building by Rob Nicely 0 Comments

Custom Home Building and Remodeling in California

Explore how California’s climate, geology, and codes shape custom home building and remodeling, by Passive House Specialists, Carmel Building & Design

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January 10, 2025 BlogCustom Home Building by Rob Nicely 0 Comments

Custom Home Design & Build: Why Quality Matters

Discover how custom home designers and builders in California help you create your ideal living space, by Carmel Building & Design.

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December 17, 2024 BlogCustom Home Building by Rob Nicely 0 Comments

Custom Home Building and Remodeling: The Basics

Building a custom home is an investment in a property tailored precisely to your lifestyle, tastes, and needs. Below, we provide an introduction to the basic process of designing and building a custom new home or remodel.

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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.