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BASIX - Conditioned vs. Unconditioned

4.6 Spaces to be included in conditioned and unconditioned zones 

The definitions for conditioned and unconditioned zones in Approved Software and NatHERS Technical Notes may differ from the BASIX definitions for conditioned and unconditioned floor areas. When conducting Simulations: 
  • All spaces that fall under the BASIX definition of conditioned floor area must be included in a conditioned zone.  Ensuites must be included in a conditioned zone whether or not they have a ventilation opening.  
  • All spaces that fall under the BASIX definition of unconditioned floor area must be included in an unconditioned zone. 
 
Outdoor living spaces such as balconies, or rooms with mesh or open screens should not be included in 
either a conditioned or unconditioned zone.
 
BASIX definitions of conditioned and unconditioned floor areas have the following effects: 
 
  • Separate bathrooms and toilets and laundries with a ventilation opening (e.g. operable window) must be included in an unconditioned zone. 
  • Separate bathrooms and toilets and laundries without a ventilation opening (e.g. operable window) must be included in a conditioned zone as they will be required to have mechanical ventilation which will generally draw conditioned air in from an adjacent conditioned zone. 
BASIX Thermal Comfort Protocol - 01 May 2016