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 […]
Mainstream Media Is Catching On: Energy Efficient Homes in the Spotlight
Mainstream Media Is Catching On: Energy Efficient Homes in the Spotlight We’ve known this for years — but it’s always exciting to see the mainstream media catching up. ABC News reported on the growing demand for energy efficient homes across Australia, highlighting new findings from Domain showing just how valuable sustainable features have become. Buyers […]
What the Victorian Healthy Homes Program Taught Us About Health and Energy Efficiency
What the Victorian Healthy Homes Program Taught Us About Health and Energy Efficiency At Reimagined Habitat, we talk a lot about the connection between healthy homes and sustainable design. But research like the Victorian Healthy Homes Program brings this conversation to life, proving that improving the thermal performance of a home isn’t just about saving […]