Michael Drage spent 25 years in investment and finance before moving into housing and sustainability. He leads multiple businesses driving sustainable design, including Efficient Habitat (ESD consultancy and certification), Reimagined Habitat (sustainable homes) and Net Zero Plus (high-performance building fabrication and glazing). Michael is a board member of the Australian Passivhaus Association.

Charles Peters is an architect with over 20 years' experience, and founder and principal of Craft Architecture. He has designed and delivered award-winning projects across a range of typologies and scales. He has a deep understanding of delivering sustainable housing at scale — both in the private sector and with institutions such as Homes NSW and Nightingale Housing.