Sustainability Trends for 2026
Sustainability Trends for 2026 What’s shaping healthier, smarter homes next year (and beyond) Sustainability isn’t something we’re waiting for anymore — 2026 is already here, and the shift is well underway. What we’re seeing right now is a move away from surface-level “green” gestures and towards decisions that genuinely improve how homes perform, feel, and […]
How to Keep a House Cool in Summer | Healthy Home Design for Australia
How to Keep a House Cool in Summer | Healthy Home Design for Australia Knowing how to keep a house cool in summer is becoming increasingly important as Australia faces longer heatwaves, rising temperatures, and growing energy costs. Many homes across the country struggle with overheating, poor insulation, inadequate shading, and uncomfortable indoor temperatures, leaving […]
Comfort isn’t a mystery — it’s the predictable outcome of good building physics
The comfort isn’t a mystery – it’s the predictable outcome of good builind physics When people walk into a truly comfortable home, they often struggle to explain why it feels so good. It’s quiet. The temperature feels just right. The air feels fresh — not dry, not stuffy. There are no cold drafts, no clammy […]
Already Have Plans? Here’s Why Prefab Could Be Your Best Move
Already Have Plans? Here’s Why Prefab Could Be Your Best Move Building Your Home Should Feel Exciting. Hopeful. Full of Possibility. But for many people, the reality of a traditional on-site build looks more like this: Endless delays due to weather and tradesBudgets that creep (and creep… and creep)Miscommunication between teamsPerformance compromises that get made […]
Save Money, Live Comfortably: Talking Passive House on ABC’s “Breakfast with Sean Murphy
Save Money, Live Comfortably: Talking Passive House on ABC’s “Breakfast with Sean Murphy ABC Breakfast Radio – “Save Money, Live Comfortably” Earlier last week, Michael Drage — founder of reimagined habitat, efficient habitat and net zero plus — joined ABC Upper Hunter Breakfast Radio to talk about high-performance homes and how everyday households can make […]
Energy Hardship in Australia: Why Renters and Low-Income Households Are Being Left Behind
Energy Hardship in Australia: Why Renters and Low-Income Households Are Being Left Behind Energy Hardship in Australia: Why Renters and Low-Income Households Are Being Left Behind Insights from the Good for the Hood Podcast with Dr Jo Taranto & Carol Valente I had the absolute privilege of joining Good for the Hood’s webinar, “Save Money, […]
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Passive House?
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Passivhaus / Passive House? The cost to build a passive house in Australia varies significantly depending on the size, complexity, location, builder, and level of performance you are trying to achieve It’s one of the most common questions we are asked — and understandably so. At reimagined […]
Why Condensation, Ventilation and Thermal Bridging Still Aren’t Taken Seriously Enough in Australian Homes
Why Condensation, Ventilation & Thermal Bridging Still Aren’t Taken Seriously Enough Condensation, ventilation and thermal bridging are some of the most important — and most misunderstood — issues affecting Australian housing today. While conversations around sustainability and energy efficiency have become more common in recent years, many homes across Australia still experience: condensation mould poor […]
Heat, Air Quality, Insurance Costs: How Climate Change is Affecting Our Homes – and Health
Heat, Air Quality, Insurance Costs: How Climate Change is Affecting Our Homes – and Health This year alone, we’ve seen climate extremes wreak havoc globally. 2,300 lives lost in ten days of extreme heat in Europe 48,000 people stranded by flooding on the NSW coast 16,000 homes destroyed by wildfires in Los Angeles Following on […]
Why Passive House Calculations Should Start Early in the Design Process
Why Passive House Calculations Should Start Early in the Design Process Passive House calculations performed during the early design stage can dramatically improve the comfort, efficiency, health, and long-term performance of a home. By using PHPP (Passive House Planning Package) modelling early in the concept phase, designers can identify overheating risks, optimise glazing and shading, […]