When Homes Make You Sick: The Hidden Dangers of Mould — and How Passive House Can Help

When Homes Make You Sick: The Hidden Dangers of Mould — and How Passive House Can Help We’ve spoken before about how our principal designer, Simone, has asthma and is highly sensitive to mould. In fact, we sometimes joke that we could hire her out as a human mould detector! But on a more serious […]

Silence as Sanctuary — Why Acoustic Calm Matters

Silence as Sanctuary — Why Acoustic Calm Matters In a world filled with constant stimulation, true silence has become one of the most overlooked luxuries. But silence isn’t just the absence of sound — it’s the presence of calm, clarity, and wellbeing. And it’s something we consciously design into every home. We still remember the […]

Behind the Scenes of Performance: How PHPP Powers Passive House (and Beyond)

Behind the Scenes of Performance: How PHPP Powers Passive House (and Beyond) As we recently explored on the blog, Passive House design depends not only on intelligent layouts and reliable high-quality components but on something less visible: energy modelling. At the heart of this performance process is the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP), the behind-the-scenes […]

Why Passive House Isn’t Just Energy Efficient — It’s Cost-Optimal Too

Why Passive House Isn’t Just Energy Efficient — It’s Cost-Optimal Too Committing to a building project is exciting — but let’s be honest, it can also be daunting, especially once the budget realities set in. But what if your dream home didn’t just meet your vision for comfort and sustainability… but also rewarded you with […]

What Is Passivhaus — And Why Do We Love It So Much?

What Is Passivhaus — And Why Do We Love It So Much? We’ve been talking a lot lately about the incredible THRIVE Passivhaus Conference. It was inspiring to connect with so many others in the space and see how far the movement has come. So we thought it might be a good time to go […]

Reflections from THRIVE: Powerful Lessons from This Year’s Passivhaus Conference

Reflections from THRIVE: Powerful Lessons from This Year’s Passivhaus Conference By Simone, Principal Designer at Reimagined Habitat I’m still on a high after this year’s THRIVE Passivhaus conference in Melbourne. It was so inspiring to be surrounded by such a passionate community, all pushing to make better, healthier, and more sustainable buildings a reality. There […]

Extreme Heat and Our Environment: Why Better Homes Are Now a Public Health Imperative

Extreme Heat and Our Environment: Why Better Homes Are Now a Public Health Imperative As parts of eastern North America swelter through their first major heatwave of the season, we’re reminded—yet again—just how critical our homes are in protecting us from extreme weather. In a recent BBC article, dozens of people were hospitalised with heat-related […]

Healthy Home Design for a Changing Climate

Healthy Home Design for a Changing Climate Healthy home design is becoming increasingly important as Australians face rising temperatures, poor indoor air quality, increasing energy costs, and more extreme climate conditions. Homes are no longer just shelters from the weather — they play a critical role in supporting health, comfort, resilience, and long-term wellbeing. For […]

Biophilia in the Home: Reconnecting with Nature Through Thoughtful Design

Biophilia in the Home: Reconnecting with Nature Through Thoughtful Design At reimagined habitat, we believe homes should do more than just shelter us—they should nurture our wellbeing. That’s why biophilia is a core part of our design philosophy, seamlessly woven into every home we create. But what exactly is biophilia—and why does it matter? What […]

What to Look for When Renovating a Home to Passivhaus Standard: Insights from Simone

What to Look for When Renovating a Home to Passivhaus Standard: Insights from Simone By Simone, Principal Designer at Reimagined Habitat Last weekend, I spent an afternoon volunteering with Clean Energy Nillumbik as part of their “Ask an Expert” eco chats. It’s something I’ve done a few times over the years—people can book a chat […]