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 […]
Smarter Living with Secondary Residences in the ACT
Smarter Living with Secondary Residences in the ACT Housing affordability continues to be a challenge across Australia, and the ACT is no exception. As demand for homes grows and property prices rise, more homeowners are turning to secondary residences—also known in the ACT as secondary dwellings—as a practical solution. These small but mighty homes offer […]
Healthy Homes: Why Passive House is About So Much More Than Just Energy
Healthy Homes: Why Passive House is About So Much More Than Just Energy by Simone Schenkel, reimagined habitat Our very own Simone Schenkel is proud to be an Ambassador for Women in Construction and Sustainability in Construction at this year’s Melbourne Build Expo. 💚🏗️ As part of her ambassador role, Simone has contributed a couple […]
Healthy Homes: Why Passive House is About So Much More Than Just Energy
Healthy Homes: Why Passive House is About So Much More Than Just Energy At reimagined habitat, we believe homes should do more than simply shelter us — they should support our health, comfort, and wellbeing. That’s why we were so proud to see our very own Simone share her passion and expertise at The Showroom […]
Building Better Homes: Michael Drage on the Home Style Green Podcast
Building Better Homes: Michael Drage on the Home Style Green Podcast At reimagined habitat, our goal has always been clear: make high-performance, low-energy homes easier to deliver, easier to understand, and easier for clients to say yes to. Matthew Cutler-Welsh, the host from the famous Home Style Green Podcast interviewed our founder Michael Drage at […]
Where to Begin: A Step-by-Step Guide to Deep Retrofit for Existing Homes
Where to Begin: A Step-by-Step Guide to Deep Retrofit for Existing Homes In our recent blog post, What to Look for When Renovating a Home to Passivhaus Standard: Insights from Simone, we explored the key things to look for when buying a home you intend to retrofit. From solar access and moisture concerns to construction […]
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 […]