Rob O'Connor
The following table provides guidance on Building Code values for New Zealand buildings. These values can be used as a Baseline in the Plugin.
Please see below the table for the New Zealand Climate Zone Map.
Small Buildings
| Climate Zone 1 | Climate Zone 2 | Climate Zone 3 | |
| Wall Insulation | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.50 |
| Floor Insulation | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 |
| Roof Insulation | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.30 |
| Glazing U-Factor | 3.85 | 3.85 | 3.85 |
| Visible Light Transmittance | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 |
| Solar Heat Gain Coefficient |
Single: 0.8 Tinted: 0.45 Reflective: 0.35 |
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| Heating Efficiency |
Gas: 0.85 Electric: 1 |
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| Cooling Efficiency | 3 | ||
| Infiltration Rate | 10 | ||
| Ventilation Rate | 0.30 | ||
| Appliances | 6 | ||
| Lighting | 6 | ||
| Daylight Response Efficiency | 0 | ||
Large Buildings
| Climate Zone 1 | Climate Zone 2 | Climate Zone 3 | |
| Wall Insulation | 3.3 | 0.83 | 0.83 |
| Floor Insulation | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 |
| Roof Insulation | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 |
| Glazing U-Factor | 3.85 | 3.85 | 3.85 |
| Visible Light Transmittance | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 |
| Solar Heat Gain Coefficient |
Single: 0.8 Tinted: 0.45 Reflective: 0.35 |
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| Heating Efficiency |
Gas: 0.85 Electric: 1 |
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| Cooling Efficiency | 3 | ||
| Infiltration Rate | 10 | ||
| Ventilation Rate | 0.30 | ||
| Appliances | 6 | ||
| Lighting | 6 | ||
| Daylight Response Efficiency | 0 | ||
The following map lays out the Climate Zones for New Zealand.
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