11 Aug 2025
The Library and Community Hub, within the Te Manawataki o Te Papa civic precinct, has officially received a 6 Green Star Design rating from the New Zealand Green Building Council, recognising world leadership in sustainability
Designed to serve as a cultural and civic heart for Tauranga, the project places sustainability at its centre. A mass timber hybrid structural system reduces embodied carbon and supports long-term environmental performance.
The design also incorporates:
— A high-performance building envelope, developed through façade optimisation, daylight modelling and thermal performance analysis, reducing operational energy demand and enhancing comfort
— Rainwater harvesting to improve water efficiency
— Responsible materials selection to reduce environmental and social impacts across the supply chain
— Climate resilience measures to ensure long-term adaptability
This achievement reflects a collaborative and values-led approach to design. We’re proud to be working with Tauranga City Council, Willis Bond, mana whenua representatives, NDY, Dunning Thornton Consultants, Beca, and a wide consultant team to realise this important public project.
Explore the full project profile here.
Tauranga Library and Community Hub within the Te Manawataki o Te Papa precinct.
Under Construction: The Tauranga Library and Community Hub.