Are Passive Homes Really Worth the Extra Cost?
Discover whether passive house cost is worth the investment by comparing upfront expenses with long-term energy savings, comfort, durability, and healthier indoor living.
Black Basins and Dark Bathroom Fixtures: Beautiful Until You Clean Them
Discover the pros and cons of black bathroom basins and dark bathroom fixtures, from style and durability to maintenance, helping you choose the right look for your home.
Michael Featured in Built Offsite: Can a New Delivery Model Unlock Australia’s Missing Middle?
Michael Drage on unlocking Australia’s missing middle housing — integrating planning, finance, design and offsite construction into one new delivery model.
Servery Windows from Kitchen to Outside
Discover how kitchen servery windows improve entertaining, natural light, ventilation, and the connection between your kitchen and outdoor living spaces.
From Finance to Housing: How An Investment Mindset Is Reshaping Residential Construction
From Finance to Housing: How An Investment Mindset Is Reshaping Residential Construction Built Offsite — one of Australia’s leading publications covering prefabrication, modular and offsite construction — recently sat down with Michael for a two-part interview series, and we couldn’t be prouder of the result. Read across the industry by builders, designers, developers and manufacturers, […]
Sinks on Kitchen Islands: Pretty in Photos, Splashy in Life
Sinks on kitchen islands look great in renders, but it splashes everywhere, blocks the bench for homework or prep, and ruins the one space you actually need clear.
How Much Can a Passive House Really Save You on Energy Bills? (And When Does It Pay for Itself?)
Passive house energy savings explained: how much you’ll cut from power bills, what a passive home costs, and when it pays for itself. Honest Australian numbers.
Are Passive Homes Really Worth the Extra Cost?
Wondering if a Passive House is worth the extra cost? We break down the real build premium, energy savings, health benefits and resale value for Australian homes.
Gas Cooktop vs Induction: Why I’d Choose Induction Every Time
Gas Cooktop vs Induction. After cooking on both, I’d pick induction every time. Safer with kids, faster, far easier to clean — and better for indoor air quality.
Design Pitfalls in Australian Homes: When Beautiful Houses Don’t Function
A new blog series on common design pitfalls in Australian homes. Beautiful in theory, frustrating in real life. Energy efficiency, health and function matter as much as looks.