As Carbon continues to grow, so does our focus on the leadership and expertise that underpin exceptional homes.
At Carbon, the quality of what we build is inseparable from the people responsible for delivering it. As our projects increase in scale and complexity, strong site leadership - grounded in rigor, coordination, and long-term thinking - becomes ever more important.
With that in mind, we’re pleased to welcome Luke Delaney as Director of Construction. Luke brings more than two decades of experience in high-performance residential building to the team.
In this role, he will oversee Carbon’s active jobsites, coordinate across internal teams and partners, and ensure every home meets our standards for performance, durability, and execution.
As Founder and CEO, Sam Fertik explains: “Luke’s commitment to technical precision and his proven track record in green building principles make him a natural fit for our team. As we continue to expand our operations across the Northeast, into South Florida, and beyond, his expertise will be instrumental in upholding our values and performance standards.”
We recently sat down with Luke to talk about his background, his introduction to Passive House construction, and what excites him about joining Carbon.
"I’m excited to apply the Passive House concepts I’ve worked with for years to large-scale, ground-up homes where we can truly push the envelope of what’s possible.”
What drew you to Carbon?
“I was immediately drawn to Carbon Custom Builders’ ethos of resilient, sustainable, and healthy construction. I’m excited to apply the Passive House concepts I’ve worked with for years to large-scale, ground-up homes where we can truly push the envelope of what’s possible.”
How did you get into high-performance building?
“I started as a carpenter by trade, then moved to New York in the early 2000s to renovate homes for a general contractor. Passive House wasn’t really part of the conversation then.
The turning point came during a renovation in Brooklyn. Next door, a contractor was building a Passive House. It was 10 degrees outside and about 50 inside, with no heat running - just airsealing and insulation. The house wasn’t leaking energy. It was harnessing it. That was when the lightbulb went off for me.”
What do people misunderstand about Passive House construction?
“While it’s more common now, there are still misconceptions. Pre-construction is everything. If you know what you’re doing, costs can come down. What you don’t want is to pay for someone’s learning curve.”
What can homeowners expect from the ‘lived experience’ of a Passive House?
“When you live in a Passive House, you really feel the quiet. You experience consistency. The temperature is stable. The structure is tight and air-sealed. There’s very little opportunity for pests, or anything else, to get in.
There’s a real peace of mind that comes from that: it’s comfortable, it’s calm, and it feels secure.”
As Carbon continues to refine and expand its approach to residential construction, Luke’s appointment strengthens our ability to deliver homes that perform at the highest level - today and for generations to come.
Luke’s appointment reflects Carbon’s continued investment in leadership as we scale across the Northeast and into new markets. His arrival was recently featured in Westfair Business Journal, underscoring the growing attention around Carbon’s approach to resilient, performance-driven construction.
