Project Whare uku
Location Ōtara, Auckland; Waimango and Rotoiti, Bay of Plenty
Client The University of Auckland School of Engineering
Collaboration Kepa Morgan, The University of Auckland (material and structural engineering); designTRIBE (architects)
Project team Rau Hoskins, Miles Heine, Llyween Watts, Anaru Coburn
Budget varies
Completion 2005–2008
Description Three buildings have been developed in association with Auckland University exploring the potential for use of uku construction, with detailed assessment being carried out to analyse its thermal and structural performance. The last of these building was built with a mirrored design constructed using timber frame technology.