Michael Featured in Built Offsite: Can a New Delivery Model Unlock Australia’s Missing Middle?
Can A New Delivery Model Unlock Australia’s Missing Middle We’re thrilled to see Michael Drage featured again in Built Offsite — this time in part two of a two-part interview exploring one of the most important questions in Australian housing right now: how do we actually deliver missing middle housing. It’s a fantastic piece, and […]
Design Pitfalls in Australian Homes: When Beautiful Houses Don’t Function
Design Pitfalls in Australian Homes: When Beautiful Houses Don’t Function Written by Simone Schenkel Why I’m Writing This Series A few months ago, I shared the story of my move back into the rental market and what it has taught me about heat, health and housing in Australia. After years of living in a […]
From Rice Fields to the World Stage: Celebrating Juven’s Presentation at the World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2026
From Rice Fields to the World Stage: Celebrating Juven’s Presentation at the World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2026 Sustainable building research has an important role to play in solving some of the biggest challenges facing housing, energy use and climate resilience around the world. This sustainable building research project explored how agricultural waste from rice […]
What If The Biggest Health Risk Isn’t Outside — But Inside Our Homes?
What If The Biggest Health Risk Isn’t Outside — But Inside Our Homes? If We Spend 90% of Our Lives Indoors, Why Aren’t We Talking More About Indoor Air Quality? Indoor air quality in homes is becoming an increasingly important issue as Australians spend more time indoors. We recently read an ABC article about the […]
Choosing the Right Builder in Today’s Market (What Really Matters)
why not every builder suits every project
what to look for beyond a polished portfolio
how communication and project structure impact your experience
and why alignment with performance goals (like comfort and energy efficiency) is so important
Navigating the Current Building Market: What Homeowners Need to Know
Navigating the Current Building Market: What Homeowners Need to Know The current building market is challenging for homeowners, with rising costs, delays and uncertainty shaping how projects move forward. Right now, there’s a lot of uncertainty out there. We’re hearing it every day in conversations with homeowners. People are nervous. People are unsure what to […]
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 […]