Why Australia’s Homes Are Still Failing Us — and What We Can Do About It
Why Australia’s Homes Are Still Failing Us — and What We Can Do About It Insights from a conversation with Jo Taranto & Reimagined Habitat founder, Michael Drage I recently had the pleasure of tuning into Good for the Hood’s webinar, Save Money, Live Comfortably – The Sustainable Home Forum. Australia has some of the […]
Extreme Heat Is No Longer an Exception — It’s a Design Reality
Extreme Heat Is No Longer an Exception — It’s a Design Reality Published: January 2026 Extreme heat is no longer a “once-in-a-generation” event. It’s becoming a regular feature of life in Australia — and one our homes are increasingly struggling to cope with. Across the country, heatwaves are lasting longer, nights are staying hotter, and […]
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 […]
Keeping the Summer Heat Out: How to Stay Cool in a Warming Australia
Keeping the Summer Heat Out: How to Stay Cool in a Warming Australia It’s hard to ignore the heat right now. Across Australia, heatwaves are becoming longer, more intense, and more frequent. Record-breaking temperatures, warm nights that never seem to cool down, and smoky air from bushfires are no longer rare events — they’re part […]
End-of-Year Wrap-Up: 2025 -What a Year It Has Been!
End-of-Year Wrap-Up: 2025 -What a Year It Has Been! As We Reach the Final Days of 2025 It’s hard not to pause, breathe, and reflect on just how much has happened in the world of reimagined habitat — and what an incredible community we are lucky to share it with. This year has been packed […]
Comfort isn’t a mystery — it’s the predictable outcome of good building physics
The Unpriced Climate Risk: What It Means for Australian Homes — and How We Can Reduce It 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 […]
ACT Recognises Passivhaus as an Official Compliance Pathway
ACT Recognises Passivhaus as an Official Compliance Pathway At reimagined habitat, we are always watching for policy shifts that move Australia toward healthier, more comfortable, more energy-efficient homes. And this week, the Australian Passivhaus Association (APA) shared a milestone worth celebrating — one that genuinely feels like a turning point. The ACT Government has now […]
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 […]
The Unpriced Climate Risk: What It Means for Australian Homes — and How We Can Reduce It
The Unpriced Climate Risk: What It Means for Australian Homes — and How We Can Reduce It The Unpriced Climate Risk: What It Means for Australian Homes — and How We Can Reduce It A deep-dive conversation with Dr Michael Molitor and Michael Drage Climate change and housing are no longer two separate conversations. They […]