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.
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.
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.
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.
Navigating the Current Building Market: What Homeowners Need to Know
Understand the current building market and discover what homeowners need to know about construction costs, builder selection, project timelines, and making informed building decisions.
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 […]
Affordable Housing Starts with the Envelope: Why Windows Matter More Than You Think
Affordable Housing Starts with the Envelope: Why Windows Matter More Than You Think When people talk about affordable housing, the conversation usually focuses on land prices, construction costs or planning approvals. All important topics. But there is another factor that quietly shapes how affordable a home truly is — not just on the day it’s […]