Create a warmer, healthier, and more energy-efficient home.
Whether you’re designing a new home or improving an existing one, Tauranga City Council’s Eco Design service with Sustainability Options offers free, expert advice to help you create a home that’s warmer, drier, healthier, and more energy-efficient which can also save you money on energy costs.
What’s on offer
Our Eco Design advisors will provide you with two hours of free consultation, where we will give you free, practical, cost-effective solutions for your home’s design, with a focus on improving comfort and energy efficiency. Sessions can be held at your home, online, at your building site, architect’s office, or at our Tauranga office.
During your consultation, we’ll discuss:
- Designing a warm, dry, and healthy home
- Fixing draughts and leaks
- Choosing energy-efficient heating systems
- Improving home energy efficiency
- Ventilation and insulation tips
- Managing moisture and mould
- Solar power options
- Hot water systems
- Selecting the right windows and curtains
We’ll also direct you to other support programmes, including:
Who can use this service?
This free service is available to all Tauranga residents, including:
- Homeowners, renters, and landlords (renters may require landlord approval for some changes)
- Builders and designers seeking advice on sustainable building
- Architects working on eco-friendly designs
Please note: This service is for residential homes only.
Ready to get started?
To book a session or find out more information, fill out the online form, or reach out to the Climate and Sustainability team: climate.sustainability@tauranga.govt.nz
