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Passive House Building Designer in Campbell, ACT, Australia

Multi-award winning building and interior design firm focused on creating healthy, beautiful, sustainable, energy efficient new homes and renovations. We use the principles of Passive House, one of the world's most stringent energy efficient design standards, to inform our designs relative to circumstances and budgets. Our belief is that a home should primarily 'live well', yet touch the earth lightly and inspire through design. Our interior design team work with you to create the perfect interiors for your family, whatever your style- however we have a particular speciality in mid-century modern homes.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Building Design, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Home Additions, Home Renovating, House Plans, Modular Home Additions, Modular Home Construction, Pantry Design, Pool House Design & Construction, Site Planning, Staircase Design, Sustainable Design, Tiny House Construction, Custom Home, NatHERS Assessments, BASIX

Areas Served

CAMPBELL, Canberra, Goulburn, Yarloop, Queanbeyan, Batemans Bay, Bungendore, Southern Highlands, Malua Bay, Braidwood, Moss Vale, Mossy Point, Bowral, Yass, Burradoo, Mittagong, Sydney, Mosman

Awards

Passive House Designer Sustainability Design Specialist Diploma of Building Design Bachelor of Economics

Professional Information

Passive House qualified building designer. michael@reimaginedhabitat.com.au 0419391282

22 Projects

Photo of a midcentury living room in Canberra - Queanbeyan.

Business Details

Business Name

reimagined habitat

Phone Number

(02) 6190 0329

Website

reimaginedhabitat.com.au

Address

18 Creswell St
CAMPBELL, Australian Capital Territory 2612
Australia

Typical Job Cost

$10,000 - $60,000

Our design costs will depend on the type of work required, and also if requiring Passive House Certification, energy modelling, interior design or other ancillary services. We provide a one-hour on-site pre-design consultation to discuss options and ideas for renovations, knock-down rebuilds, or new homes for $385.

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Roz Woods

We found him very generous with his outstanding knowledge, down to earth and very obliging. What a nice guy. Thank you Michael.Read Full Review

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8 Reviews for reimagined habitat

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4.9|8 reviews

Work Quality

4.7

Communication

4.7

Value

4.7

squeakerd

Michael worked with us on re-designing the interior layout and improve the street appeal of our tiny, red-brick duplex in Canberra. The brief was to incorporate a kitchen, dining, living, laundry, powder room and study into a minuscule space less than 50sqm, so it was quite a challenge. We loved his innovative design that made the best of the space, the light and the orientation. The plans were detailed and the renders were invaluable in visualising the end result. Michael is a consummate professional, and he’s also generous, patient and a pleasure to work with. Our build starts shortly and we just can’t wait!

January 20, 2021

Comment from reimagined habitat:

Thank you for your kind words, it has been a pleasure working with you both. Louie will be chuffed with your comments about his renders, too! Excited to see the transformation.

Robert B

Michael is really passionate about designing homes. This came through in the Passive Haus design that we are so happy with . He has also helped source materials for the build and even found me a builder. All at no extra charge. In a nutshell he is very passionate and this passion really come through in his design work. Highly recommended.

December 15, 2020

Comment from reimagined habitat:

Thanks Rob. Has been a pleasure both designing this with you and working through the thermal and liveability options for the house. Looking forward to watching the modular panels bring the house to completion in a fraction of the time of the traditional build options.

Christina

Micheal was great, he gave us so many ideas we probably wouldn’t have thought of, the drawings are super professional and we would rebook him again for sure. Thank you.

November 19, 2020Last modified:November 22, 2020

Comment from reimagined habitat:

Thanks so much Christina, and Tim. Looking forward to watching the build up soon.

jwnation

Michael provided drafting, design and concept work for some landscaping at our house. He was generous with his time and offered great design ideas and suggestions. But then his designs, concepts and renderings brought our landscaping dreams to life in a way we didn’t think was possible. It was very clever and seemed to create space where we didn’t think it was possible. I look forward to moving to the next stage - construction - with him and his team. Many thanks Michael!

October 28, 2020

Comment from reimagined habitat:

Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated. Looking forward to seeing it all come to life on your return from your posting.

Kirsten Lawson

I am currently working with Michael at reimagined habitat from concept to build on a large house renovation and extension project, and can't recommend him highly enough. Michael is able to blend creative design with a wide knowledge of sustainable materials, systems and building practices, so the end result doesn't compromise on style or substance. He is easy-going to work with, has an incredible contact list of trades and suppliers, and is driven to achieve an outstanding result for his clients.

May 14, 2020

Comment from reimagined habitat:

Thanks for your kind comments, Kirsten- and George. Great to see the initial groundworks starting. Cannot wait to see it finished.

Doug Mitchell

I first met Michael as attendees on a Passive House Designers Course in 2017. After I had a failed engagement with an architect and another building designer, I started working with Michael in May 2018 on structural components of the house. Our strawbale house has some innovative concepts including: biomimicry, no dedicated heating or cooling, minimising upfront carbon, the structure supports a food forest, externally local flora and fauna is supported, as well as needing to be habitable. Michael's collaboration was excellent as he challenged many of my ideas and improved the design. Over time he assumed the role of designer and completed all of the design. The project received building approval in April 2020 and is currently under construction.

April 30, 2020

Comment from reimagined habitat:

Thanks Doug, and Mel. You have certainly pushed every boundary with your goals for the house and it has been an incredible journey to get where we are today. As the earthworks start and the straw bale panels are being pre-built, it is exciting to see it all coming to fruition. I can't wait to see what this exemplar will do to stimulate thinking around what is possible with off grid, self-sustaining living in the middle of a city.

Henrik Nielsen

Michael prepared drawings for a timber deck and steel pergola for us. He did it in less than one week, at the agreed cost, and in time for us to give to the Certifiers to take to Council for Building Approval. The drawings went through straight away. When I later went to speak with the Engineer who had approved the drawings he told me that the drawings were 'Very Comprehensive'. This from Carl Bunk who is known to be very particular. Our deck and pergola have now been built, and we are looking forward to spending time outside - thanks to Michael.

April 23, 2020

Comment from reimagined habitat:

Thanks Henrik, and Colleen. Glad to be able to help and that it went through smoothly.

Roz Woods

We found Michael to be excellent. He was easy to work with and challenged us on our design. He was able to draw out why we had chosen certain elements and then proposed alternatives that enhanced many components of our build. We found him very generous with his outstanding knowledge, down to earth and very obliging. What a nice guy. Thank you Michael. Update Oct 2020 - Have contacted Michael this month to help with some DA issues that were not to do with his design or plans. He has helped us find others who can help with our issue immediately. Just above and beyond. WOW how I have really appreciate this - Peter.

April 16, 2020Last modified:October 24, 2020

Comment from reimagined habitat:

Thank you Roz, and Peter. Very kind words. Cannot wait to see this completed and enjoy that red on the verandah.

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