Join us and member Jasmax for a discussion that will explore the sustainable design principles that underpin AUT’s newly refurbished Tukutuku building, marking the first step in the revitalisation of the University’s North Campus. Hosted by representatives from AUT, Jasmax and Naylor Love, this event will cover the use of mass timber and adaptive reuse within Tukutuku, leading it to become the University’s lowest carbon and most energy efficient development.

The new four-story learning facility provides a much-needed social and academic heart, with a soaring atrium connecting to the existing AF building, which has been comprehensively refurbished as part of the development. With connectivity, sustainability, and wellbeing at the heart of design, Tukutuku sets a benchmark for a sustainable future.

AUT is currently Aotearoa New Zealand’s most energy efficient university. Tukutuku is its most sustainable building, strengthening AUT’s position as the university with the lowest CO2 emissions/​m2 of built space in Australasia. Mass timber combined with the adaptive reuse strategy have been key to halving embodied carbon emissions when compared to an equivalent new development.

Tukutuku is designed to uplift student achievement by providing a connected hub encompassing essential student services with study and social spaces immediately adjacent to a wide range of learning spaces, a café, library and academic staff. Tukutuku is much more than just a place to attend lectures; it is a learning ecosystem. 

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