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should the below grade portion of the building wall be included in the wall area for purposes of calculating window to wall ratio in BeOpt?

When modeling a single family residence, and when the basement is included in the conditioned space, how should i define the wall area? With or without the below grade portion? Further, Does beopt provide an option to include the ration of the basement walls that are above/below grade?

should the below grade portion of the building wall be included in the wall area for purposes of calculating window to wall ratio in BeOpt?

When modeling a single family residence, and when the basement is included in the conditioned space, how should i define the wall area? With or without the below grade portion? Further, Does beopt provide an option to include the ration of the basement walls that are above/below grade?