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 […]
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, […]
Victoria’s Fast-Track Planning Reforms: A Game Changer for Dual Occs?
Victoria’s Fast-Track Planning Reforms: A Game Changer for Dual Occs? Big Changes for Victoria: Fast-Tracking Dual Occs and Townhouse Developments Could this be a game changer for housing supply and affordability? Victoria’s housing landscape is about to shift in a big way. From 16 October 2025, new planning reforms under Amendment VC288 will come into […]
We’re Finalists in the 2025 BDAA National Design Awards
We’re Finalists in the 2025 BDAA National Design Awards We’re excited to share that our team has been named a finalist in the Unbuilt Category at the 2025 BDAA National Design Awards. Our shortlisted entry represents our vision for thoughtful, sustainable design that responds to real community needs. It’s an approach we care deeply about, […]
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, […]
What Are the Best Windows for a High-Performing Home or Passive House?
Passive Solar Design vs. Passivhaus: What’s the Difference? When designing a high-performing home — or aiming for Passive House certification — windows matter more than most people realise. They’re not just about aesthetics or letting light in. Windows influence comfort, energy use, noise, ventilation, and even security. So what kind of windows should you be […]
Passive Solar Design vs. Passivhaus: What’s the Difference?
Passive Solar Design vs. Passivhaus: What’s the Difference? When people start exploring energy-efficient homes, two terms often come up again and again: passive solar design and Passivhaus (Passive House). At first glance, they sound similar. Both aim to reduce energy use and create homes that are comfortable and sustainable. But the way they approach those goals is quite […]
Designing for What You Truly Need: Smarter Home Planning
Designing for What You Truly Need: Smarter Home Planning When it comes to designing your home, the real question isn’t “how big should we build?” but rather “how much space will we actually use?” It’s easy to fall into the mindset that more space equals a better home, but in reality, a compact and well-thought-out […]