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Why is Open Studio not suitable for residential projects?

I am new to energy modelling and I am curious why Open Studio does not have any templates for residential buildings? Is it that residential models are not suitable? If so why not? Surely a building simulation program should be able to handle any building; type or size.

I have looked at BeOpt and the construction choices are limited and only suited to USA methods of construction.

Why is Open Studio not suitable for residential projects?

I am new to energy modelling and I am curious why Open Studio does not have any templates for residential buildings? Is it that residential models are not suitable? If so why not? Surely a building simulation program should be able to handle any building; type or size.

I have looked at BeOpt and the construction choices are limited and only suited to USA methods of construction.

Why is Open Studio not suitable for residential projects?

I am new to energy modelling and I am curious why Open Studio does not have any templates for residential buildings? Is it that residential models are not suitable? If so why not? Surely a building simulation program should be able to handle any building; type or size.

I have looked at BeOpt and the construction choices are limited and only suited to USA methods of construction.