Melton Library and Learning Hub

Architect: FJMT 2013

Further Afield | F02

Building Description

The Melton Library and Learning Hub was the first library in Australia to achieve a 5 Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia. It uses 52 per cent less electricity, 60 per cent less gas, 82 per cent less water, and represents a reduction of 45 per cent in greenhouse gas emissions than standard buildings of its kind.

At 3,500 square metres across two light-filled levels, the building is more than four times the size of the original library it replaced, catering to a growing population in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

Opened in 2013, this multi-award-winning civic building filters storm water discharge, uses no ozone depleting insulation, and includes drought-tolerant indigenous landscaping and a specially designed children’s area and sensory garden. Timber features prominently throughout the building, sourced from recycled and renewable materials.

The building is an integrated facility, incorporating library services, children’s health services, learning spaces and a café.

What's On

Library staff will run regular tours, providing insight into the building, as well as showcasing unique aspects such as its recording studio, its sustainable features, and the artwork throughout the building.

Sunday 28 July 12pm
Join Leigh, Coordinator Strategic Portfolio at Melton City Council,  in conversation with FJMT Principal Architect Geoff, for our feature architect and client design talk. This will be followed by a walkthrough of the library.

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