When 17°C Outside Turned Into 28°C Inside: A Real Story About Why Our Homes Still Fail Us

I’ve had the privilege of spending time in Germany twice in recent years — first in 2019, and again in 2023. Both trips were deeply memorable. Of course, it was wonderful to visit family and friends and to immerse myself in beautiful towns, landscapes and architecture. But what stayed with me most — long after the flights home — was something far less tangible.

It was the sense of community.

Podcast Session: “Ask the Expert: Smart Home Design for Builders and Renovators.”

I’ve had the privilege of spending time in Germany twice in recent years — first in 2019, and again in 2023. Both trips were deeply memorable. Of course, it was wonderful to visit family and friends and to immerse myself in beautiful towns, landscapes and architecture. But what stayed with me most — long after the flights home — was something far less tangible.

It was the sense of community.

Autumn in Australia: Why Your Home Shouldn’t Be Hot by Day and Cold by Night

I’ve had the privilege of spending time in Germany twice in recent years — first in 2019, and again in 2023. Both trips were deeply memorable. Of course, it was wonderful to visit family and friends and to immerse myself in beautiful towns, landscapes and architecture. But what stayed with me most — long after the flights home — was something far less tangible.

It was the sense of community.

Affordable Housing Starts with the Envelope: Why Windows Matter More Than You Think

I’ve had the privilege of spending time in Germany twice in recent years — first in 2019, and again in 2023. Both trips were deeply memorable. Of course, it was wonderful to visit family and friends and to immerse myself in beautiful towns, landscapes and architecture. But what stayed with me most — long after the flights home — was something far less tangible.

It was the sense of community.

Snowy Mountains Opportunity — Designed, Ready, and About to Launch

I’ve had the privilege of spending time in Germany twice in recent years — first in 2019, and again in 2023. Both trips were deeply memorable. Of course, it was wonderful to visit family and friends and to immerse myself in beautiful towns, landscapes and architecture. But what stayed with me most — long after the flights home — was something far less tangible.

It was the sense of community.

Why “Building to Passive House Principles” Isn’t Enough

I’ve had the privilege of spending time in Germany twice in recent years — first in 2019, and again in 2023. Both trips were deeply memorable. Of course, it was wonderful to visit family and friends and to immerse myself in beautiful towns, landscapes and architecture. But what stayed with me most — long after the flights home — was something far less tangible.

It was the sense of community.

Is Privacy Overrated? What Germany Taught Me About Community and Belonging

I’ve had the privilege of spending time in Germany twice in recent years — first in 2019, and again in 2023. Both trips were deeply memorable. Of course, it was wonderful to visit family and friends and to immerse myself in beautiful towns, landscapes and architecture. But what stayed with me most — long after the flights home — was something far less tangible.

It was the sense of community.

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 poorest-performing homes in the developed world — hot in summer, freezing in winter, leaky, uncomfortable, and expensive to run. And as extreme weather events become more frequent, the performance of our homes is no longer just a comfort issue — it’s a health, wellbeing and resilience issue.

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 […]