When 17°C Outside Turned Into 28°C Inside: A Real Story About Why Our Homes Still Fail Us

When 17°C Outside Turned Into 28°C Inside: A Real Story About Why Our Homes Still Fail Us Home overheating in Australia is no longer just a summer problem — many homes are now struggling to stay comfortable even on mild autumn days.   The other day it was 17°C outside. Inside Simone’s home? 28°C. Sitting […]

Podcast Session: “Ask the Expert: Smart Home Design for Builders and Renovators.”

Podcast Session: “Ask the Expert: Smart Home Design for Builders and Renovators.” Smart Home Design: Why High-Performance Homes Start with the Basics Recently, Michael Drage from reimagined habitat joined a podcast session hosted by Jill Absolom titled: Podcast Session: “Ask the Expert: Smart Home Design for Builders and Renovators.” The conversation explored what actually makes […]

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 […]

Shading Your Home Properly: One of the Most Powerful (and Overlooked) Design Tools

Shading Your Home Properly: One of the Most Powerful (and Overlooked) Design Tools If you’ve read Simone’s recent post about returning to the rental market after living in a Passive House, you’ll already know how confronting that experience has been — particularly during summer. Despite being a relatively new home, my current rental struggles badly […]