From Rice Fields to the World Stage: Celebrating Juven’s Presentation at the World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2026
Sustainable building research presented at WSBE26 explores rice husk ash masonry, thermal comfort, circular economy principles and climate resilience.
Prefab vs Traditional Building: What Really Matters When You’re Planning Your Home
Compare prefab vs traditional building to understand key differences in cost, speed, quality, and performance so you can make smarter decisions when planning your new home.
Beyond Carbon: Why Timber Is Changing the Way We Design and Build Homes
Explore how timber construction homes are reshaping modern architecture through lower embodied carbon, improved performance, and healthier, more sustainable building design approaches.
When Homes Make You Sick: The Hidden Danger of Mould (and What We Can Do About It)
Discover how mould in homes can impact your health, why it develops in Australian houses, and the practical design and building solutions that help create healthier living environments.
Podcast Feature: The Performance Gap and De-Risking Your Build with Michael Drage
Podcast Feature: The Performance Gap and De-Risking Your Build with Michael Drage We’re excited to share that Michael Drage recently joined Jess on The Building Sciology Poddie for a deep conversation about one of the biggest challenges facing the construction industry today — the performance gap between how buildings are designed and how they actually perform in […]
What If The Biggest Health Risk Isn’t Outside — But Inside Our Homes?
Indoor air quality in homes can affect health, comfort and wellbeing more than many people realise. Learn why healthier homes matter.
Choosing the Right Builder in Today’s Market (What Really Matters)
Learn what to look for when choosing the right builder in today’s market, from experience and communication to quality, transparency, and long-term home performance.
Autumn in Australia: Why Your Home Shouldn’t Be Hot by Day and Cold by Night
Autumn in Australia: Why Your Home Shouldn’t Be Hot by Day and Cold by Night Autumn has arrived across Australia — and with it, that familiar in-between season. Warm, even hot days in some areas.Cool — sometimes surprisingly cold — nights. And for many homes, that means the same frustrating cycle: Air-conditioning running during the […]
Is Privacy Overrated? What Germany Taught Me About Community and Belonging
Is Privacy Overrated? What Germany Taught Me About Community and Belonging Written by Simone Schenkel I’ve had the privilege of spending time in Germany twice in recent years — first in 2019, and again in 2023. Both trips were deeply memorable. Of course, it was wonderful to visit family and friends and to immerse myself […]
When Climate Research Becomes Personal: Heat, Health and Rental Housing in Australia
When Climate Research Becomes Personal: Lessons on Heat, Health and Housing Written by Simone Schenkel Australia’s Heatwave Reality Heat, health and rental housing in Australia are becoming increasingly connected as our climate changes and more homes struggle to remain safe, comfortable and liveable during extreme weather. In a recent blog post, we shared research and […]