openstudio-extension 0.1.2 → 0.1.3

data/lib/openstudio/extension/core/os_lib_lighting_and_equipment.rb

@@ -1,214 +1,214 @@
-# *******************************************************************************
-# OpenStudio(R), Copyright (c) 2008-2019, Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.
-# All rights reserved.
-# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
-# modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
-#
-# (1) Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
-# this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
-#
-# (2) Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
-# this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
-# and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
-#
-# (3) Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of any contributors
-# may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without
-# specific prior written permission from the respective party.
-#
-# (4) Other than as required in clauses (1) and (2), distributions in any form
-# of modifications or other derivative works may not use the "OpenStudio"
-# trademark, "OS", "os", or any other confusingly similar designation without
-# specific prior written permission from Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.
-#
-# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S) AND ANY CONTRIBUTORS
-# "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
-# THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
-# ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), ANY CONTRIBUTORS, THE
-# UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, OR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, NOR ANY OF
-# THEIR EMPLOYEES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
-# EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT
-# OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
-# INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
-# STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
-# OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
-# *******************************************************************************
-
-require "#{File.dirname(__FILE__)}/os_lib_schedules"
-
-# load OpenStudio measure libraries
-module OsLib_LightingAndEquipment
-  include OsLib_Schedules
-
-  # return min ans max from array
-  def self.getExteriorLightsValue(model)
-    facility = model.getFacility
-    exterior_lights_power = 0
-    exterior_lights = facility.exteriorLights
-    exterior_lights.each do |exterior_light|
-      exterior_light_multiplier = exterior_light.multiplier
-      exterior_light_def = exterior_light.exteriorLightsDefinition
-      exterior_light_base_power = exterior_light_def.designLevel
-      exterior_lights_power += exterior_light_base_power * exterior_light_multiplier
-    end
-
-    result = { 'exterior_lighting_power' => exterior_lights_power, 'exterior_lights' => exterior_lights }
-    return result
-  end
-
-  # return min ans max from array
-  def self.removeAllExteriorLights(model, runner)
-    facility = model.getFacility
-    lightsRemoved = false
-    exterior_lights = facility.exteriorLights
-    exterior_lights.each do |exterior_light|
-      runner.registerInfo("Removed exterior light named #{exterior_light.name}.")
-      exterior_light.remove
-      lightsRemoved = true
-    end
-
-    result = lightsRemoved
-    return result
-  end
-
-  # return min ans max from array
-  def self.addExteriorLights(model, runner, options = {})
-    # set defaults to use if user inputs not passed in
-    defaults = {
-      'name' => 'Exterior Light',
-      'power' => 0,
-      'subCategory' => 'Exterior Lighting',
-      'controlOption' => 'AstronomicalClock',
-      'setbackStartTime' => 0,
-      'setbackEndTime' => 0,
-      'setbackFraction' => 0.25
-    }
-
-    # merge user inputs with defaults
-    options = defaults.merge(options)
-
-    ext_lights_def = OpenStudio::Model::ExteriorLightsDefinition.new(model)
-    ext_lights_def.setName("#{options['name']} Definition")
-    runner.registerInfo("Setting #{ext_lights_def.name} to a design power of #{options['power']} Watts")
-    ext_lights_def.setDesignLevel(options['power'])
-
-    # creating schedule type limits for the exterior lights schedule
-    ext_lights_sch_type_limits = OpenStudio::Model::ScheduleTypeLimits.new(model)
-    ext_lights_sch_type_limits.setName("#{options['name']} Fractional")
-    ext_lights_sch_type_limits.setLowerLimitValue(0)
-    ext_lights_sch_type_limits.setUpperLimitValue(1)
-    ext_lights_sch_type_limits.setNumericType('Continuous')
-
-    # prepare values for profile
-    if options['setbackStartTime'] == 24
-      profile = { options['setbackEndTime'] => options['setbackFraction'], 24.0 => 1.0 }
-    elsif options['setbackStartTime'] == 0
-      profile = { options['setbackEndTime'] => options['setbackFraction'], 24.0 => 1.0 }
-    elsif options['setbackStartTime'] > options['setbackEndTime']
-      profile = { options['setbackEndTime'] => options['setbackFraction'], options['setbackStartTime'] => 1.0, 24.0 => options['setbackFraction'] }
-    else
-      profile = { options['setbackStartTime'] => 1.0, options['setbackEndTime'] => options['setbackFraction'] }
-    end
-
-    # inputs
-    createSimpleSchedule_inputs = {
-      'name' => options['name'],
-      'winterTimeValuePairs' => profile,
-      'summerTimeValuePairs' => profile,
-      'defaultTimeValuePairs' => profile
-    }
-
-    # create a ruleset schedule with a basic profile
-    ext_lights_sch = OsLib_Schedules.createSimpleSchedule(model, createSimpleSchedule_inputs)
-
-    # creating exterior lights object
-    ext_lights = OpenStudio::Model::ExteriorLights.new(ext_lights_def, ext_lights_sch)
-    ext_lights.setName("#{options['power']} w Exterior Light")
-    ext_lights.setControlOption(options['controlOption'])
-    ext_lights.setEndUseSubcategory(options['subCategory'])
-
-    result = ext_lights
-    return result
-  end
-
-  # add daylight sensor
-  def self.addDaylightSensor(model, options = {})
-    # set defaults to use if user inputs not passed in
-    defaults = {
-      'name' => nil,
-      'space' => nil,
-      'position' => nil,
-      'phiRotationAroundZAxis' => nil,
-      'illuminanceSetpoint' => nil,
-      'lightingControlType' => '1', # 1 = Continuous
-      'minInputPowerFractionContinuous' => nil,
-      'minOutputPowerFractionContinuous' => nil,
-      'numberOfSteppedControlSteps' => nil
-    }
-
-    # merge user inputs with defaults
-    options = defaults.merge(options)
-
-    pri_light_sensor = OpenStudio::Model::DaylightingControl.new(model)
-    if !options['name'].nil? then pri_light_sensor.setName(options['name']) end
-    if !options['space'].nil? then pri_light_sensor.setSpace(options['space']) end
-    if !options['position'].nil? then pri_light_sensor.setPosition(options['position']) end
-    if !options['phiRotationAroundZAxis'].nil? then pri_light_sensor.setPhiRotationAroundZAxis(options['phiRotationAroundZAxis']) end
-    if !options['illuminanceSetpoint'].nil? then  pri_light_sensor.setIlluminanceSetpoint(options['illuminanceSetpoint']) end
-    if !options['lightingControlType'].nil? then  pri_light_sensor.setLightingControlType(options['lightingControlType']) end
-
-    result = pri_light_sensor
-    return result
-  end
-
-  # make hash of hard assigned schedules with lighting levels
-  def self.createHashOfInternalLoadWithHardAssignedSchedules(internalLoadArray)
-    hardAssignedScheduleHash = {}
-    internalLoadArray.each do |load|
-      if !load.isScheduleDefaulted
-        # add to schedule hash
-        if !load.schedule.empty?
-          if !(hardAssignedScheduleHash[load.schedule.get])
-            hardAssignedScheduleHash[load.schedule.get] = 1
-          else
-            hardAssignedScheduleHash[load.schedule.get] += 1 # this is to catch multiple objects instances using the same hard assigned schedule
-          end
-        end
-      end
-    end
-
-    result = hardAssignedScheduleHash
-    return result
-  end
-
-  # get value per area for electric equipment loads in space array.
-  def self.getEpdForSpaceArray(spaceArray)
-    floorArea = 0
-    electricEquipmentPower = 0
-
-    spaceArray.each do |space|
-      floorArea += space.floorArea * space.multiplier
-      electricEquipmentPower += space.electricEquipmentPower * space.multiplier
-    end
-
-    epd = electricEquipmentPower / floorArea
-
-    result = epd
-    return result
-  end
-
-  # get value per area for electric equipment loads in space array.
-  def self.getLpdForSpaceArray(spaceArray)
-    floorArea = 0
-    lightingPower = 0
-
-    spaceArray.each do |space|
-      floorArea += space.floorArea * space.multiplier
-      lightingPower += space.lightingPower * space.multiplier
-    end
-
-    lpd = lightingPower / floorArea
-
-    result = lpd
-    return result
-  end
-end
+# *******************************************************************************
+# OpenStudio(R), Copyright (c) 2008-2019, Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.
+# All rights reserved.
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+# modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+# (1) Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+# this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+#
+# (2) Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+# this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+# and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+#
+# (3) Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of any contributors
+# may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without
+# specific prior written permission from the respective party.
+#
+# (4) Other than as required in clauses (1) and (2), distributions in any form
+# of modifications or other derivative works may not use the "OpenStudio"
+# trademark, "OS", "os", or any other confusingly similar designation without
+# specific prior written permission from Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S) AND ANY CONTRIBUTORS
+# "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
+# THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+# ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), ANY CONTRIBUTORS, THE
+# UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, OR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, NOR ANY OF
+# THEIR EMPLOYEES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
+# EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT
+# OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+# INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
+# STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+# OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# *******************************************************************************
+
+require "#{File.dirname(__FILE__)}/os_lib_schedules"
+
+# load OpenStudio measure libraries
+module OsLib_LightingAndEquipment
+  include OsLib_Schedules
+
+  # return min ans max from array
+  def self.getExteriorLightsValue(model)
+    facility = model.getFacility
+    exterior_lights_power = 0
+    exterior_lights = facility.exteriorLights
+    exterior_lights.each do |exterior_light|
+      exterior_light_multiplier = exterior_light.multiplier
+      exterior_light_def = exterior_light.exteriorLightsDefinition
+      exterior_light_base_power = exterior_light_def.designLevel
+      exterior_lights_power += exterior_light_base_power * exterior_light_multiplier
+    end
+
+    result = { 'exterior_lighting_power' => exterior_lights_power, 'exterior_lights' => exterior_lights }
+    return result
+  end
+
+  # return min ans max from array
+  def self.removeAllExteriorLights(model, runner)
+    facility = model.getFacility
+    lightsRemoved = false
+    exterior_lights = facility.exteriorLights
+    exterior_lights.each do |exterior_light|
+      runner.registerInfo("Removed exterior light named #{exterior_light.name}.")
+      exterior_light.remove
+      lightsRemoved = true
+    end
+
+    result = lightsRemoved
+    return result
+  end
+
+  # return min ans max from array
+  def self.addExteriorLights(model, runner, options = {})
+    # set defaults to use if user inputs not passed in
+    defaults = {
+      'name' => 'Exterior Light',
+      'power' => 0,
+      'subCategory' => 'Exterior Lighting',
+      'controlOption' => 'AstronomicalClock',
+      'setbackStartTime' => 0,
+      'setbackEndTime' => 0,
+      'setbackFraction' => 0.25
+    }
+
+    # merge user inputs with defaults
+    options = defaults.merge(options)
+
+    ext_lights_def = OpenStudio::Model::ExteriorLightsDefinition.new(model)
+    ext_lights_def.setName("#{options['name']} Definition")
+    runner.registerInfo("Setting #{ext_lights_def.name} to a design power of #{options['power']} Watts")
+    ext_lights_def.setDesignLevel(options['power'])
+
+    # creating schedule type limits for the exterior lights schedule
+    ext_lights_sch_type_limits = OpenStudio::Model::ScheduleTypeLimits.new(model)
+    ext_lights_sch_type_limits.setName("#{options['name']} Fractional")
+    ext_lights_sch_type_limits.setLowerLimitValue(0)
+    ext_lights_sch_type_limits.setUpperLimitValue(1)
+    ext_lights_sch_type_limits.setNumericType('Continuous')
+
+    # prepare values for profile
+    if options['setbackStartTime'] == 24
+      profile = { options['setbackEndTime'] => options['setbackFraction'], 24.0 => 1.0 }
+    elsif options['setbackStartTime'] == 0
+      profile = { options['setbackEndTime'] => options['setbackFraction'], 24.0 => 1.0 }
+    elsif options['setbackStartTime'] > options['setbackEndTime']
+      profile = { options['setbackEndTime'] => options['setbackFraction'], options['setbackStartTime'] => 1.0, 24.0 => options['setbackFraction'] }
+    else
+      profile = { options['setbackStartTime'] => 1.0, options['setbackEndTime'] => options['setbackFraction'] }
+    end
+
+    # inputs
+    createSimpleSchedule_inputs = {
+      'name' => options['name'],
+      'winterTimeValuePairs' => profile,
+      'summerTimeValuePairs' => profile,
+      'defaultTimeValuePairs' => profile
+    }
+
+    # create a ruleset schedule with a basic profile
+    ext_lights_sch = OsLib_Schedules.createSimpleSchedule(model, createSimpleSchedule_inputs)
+
+    # creating exterior lights object
+    ext_lights = OpenStudio::Model::ExteriorLights.new(ext_lights_def, ext_lights_sch)
+    ext_lights.setName("#{options['power']} w Exterior Light")
+    ext_lights.setControlOption(options['controlOption'])
+    ext_lights.setEndUseSubcategory(options['subCategory'])
+
+    result = ext_lights
+    return result
+  end
+
+  # add daylight sensor
+  def self.addDaylightSensor(model, options = {})
+    # set defaults to use if user inputs not passed in
+    defaults = {
+      'name' => nil,
+      'space' => nil,
+      'position' => nil,
+      'phiRotationAroundZAxis' => nil,
+      'illuminanceSetpoint' => nil,
+      'lightingControlType' => '1', # 1 = Continuous
+      'minInputPowerFractionContinuous' => nil,
+      'minOutputPowerFractionContinuous' => nil,
+      'numberOfSteppedControlSteps' => nil
+    }
+
+    # merge user inputs with defaults
+    options = defaults.merge(options)
+
+    pri_light_sensor = OpenStudio::Model::DaylightingControl.new(model)
+    if !options['name'].nil? then pri_light_sensor.setName(options['name']) end
+    if !options['space'].nil? then pri_light_sensor.setSpace(options['space']) end
+    if !options['position'].nil? then pri_light_sensor.setPosition(options['position']) end
+    if !options['phiRotationAroundZAxis'].nil? then pri_light_sensor.setPhiRotationAroundZAxis(options['phiRotationAroundZAxis']) end
+    if !options['illuminanceSetpoint'].nil? then  pri_light_sensor.setIlluminanceSetpoint(options['illuminanceSetpoint']) end
+    if !options['lightingControlType'].nil? then  pri_light_sensor.setLightingControlType(options['lightingControlType']) end
+
+    result = pri_light_sensor
+    return result
+  end
+
+  # make hash of hard assigned schedules with lighting levels
+  def self.createHashOfInternalLoadWithHardAssignedSchedules(internalLoadArray)
+    hardAssignedScheduleHash = {}
+    internalLoadArray.each do |load|
+      if !load.isScheduleDefaulted
+        # add to schedule hash
+        if !load.schedule.empty?
+          if !(hardAssignedScheduleHash[load.schedule.get])
+            hardAssignedScheduleHash[load.schedule.get] = 1
+          else
+            hardAssignedScheduleHash[load.schedule.get] += 1 # this is to catch multiple objects instances using the same hard assigned schedule
+          end
+        end
+      end
+    end
+
+    result = hardAssignedScheduleHash
+    return result
+  end
+
+  # get value per area for electric equipment loads in space array.
+  def self.getEpdForSpaceArray(spaceArray)
+    floorArea = 0
+    electricEquipmentPower = 0
+
+    spaceArray.each do |space|
+      floorArea += space.floorArea * space.multiplier
+      electricEquipmentPower += space.electricEquipmentPower * space.multiplier
+    end
+
+    epd = electricEquipmentPower / floorArea
+
+    result = epd
+    return result
+  end
+
+  # get value per area for electric equipment loads in space array.
+  def self.getLpdForSpaceArray(spaceArray)
+    floorArea = 0
+    lightingPower = 0
+
+    spaceArray.each do |space|
+      floorArea += space.floorArea * space.multiplier
+      lightingPower += space.lightingPower * space.multiplier
+    end
+
+    lpd = lightingPower / floorArea
+
+    result = lpd
+    return result
+  end
+end

data/lib/openstudio/extension/core/os_lib_model_generation.rb

@@ -1,817 +1,817 @@
-# *******************************************************************************
-# OpenStudio(R), Copyright (c) 2008-2019, Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.
-# All rights reserved.
-# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
-# modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
-#
-# (1) Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
-# this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
-#
-# (2) Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
-# this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
-# and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
-#
-# (3) Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of any contributors
-# may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without
-# specific prior written permission from the respective party.
-#
-# (4) Other than as required in clauses (1) and (2), distributions in any form
-# of modifications or other derivative works may not use the "OpenStudio"
-# trademark, "OS", "os", or any other confusingly similar designation without
-# specific prior written permission from Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.
-#
-# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S) AND ANY CONTRIBUTORS
-# "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
-# THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
-# ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), ANY CONTRIBUTORS, THE
-# UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, OR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, NOR ANY OF
-# THEIR EMPLOYEES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
-# EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT
-# OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
-# INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
-# STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
-# OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
-# *******************************************************************************
-
-module OsLib_ModelGeneration
-  # simple list of building types that are valid for get_space_types_from_building_type
-  def get_building_types
-    array = OpenStudio::StringVector.new
-    array << 'SecondarySchool'
-    array << 'PrimarySchool'
-    array << 'SmallOffice'
-    array << 'MediumOffice'
-    array << 'LargeOffice'
-    array << 'SmallHotel'
-    array << 'LargeHotel'
-    array << 'Warehouse'
-    array << 'RetailStandalone'
-    array << 'RetailStripmall'
-    array << 'QuickServiceRestaurant'
-    array << 'FullServiceRestaurant'
-    array << 'MidriseApartment'
-    array << 'HighriseApartment'
-    array << 'Hospital'
-    array << 'Outpatient'
-    array << 'SuperMarket'
-
-    return array
-  end
-
-  # simple list of templates that are valid for get_space_types_from_building_type
-  def get_templates
-    array = OpenStudio::StringVector.new
-    array << 'DOE Ref Pre-1980'
-    array << 'DOE Ref 1980-2004'
-    array << '90.1-2004'
-    array << '90.1-2007'
-    # array << '189.1-2009' # if turn this on need to update space_type_array for RetailStripmall
-    array << '90.1-2010'
-    array << '90.1-2013'
-    array << 'NREL ZNE Ready 2017'
-
-    return array
-  end
-
-  # calculate aspect ratio from area and perimeter
-  def calc_aspect_ratio(a, p)
-    l = 0.25 * (p + Math.sqrt(p**2 - 16 * a))
-    w = 0.25 * (p - Math.sqrt(p**2 - 16 * a))
-    aspect_ratio = l / w
-
-    return aspect_ratio
-  end
-
-  # Building Form Defaults from Table 4.2 in Achieving the 30% Goal: Energy and Cost Savings Analysis of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010
-  # aspect ratio for NA replaced with floor area to perimeter ratio from prototype model
-  def building_form_defaults(building_type)
-    hash = {}
-
-    # calculate aspect ratios not represented on Table 4.2
-    primary_aspet_ratio = calc_aspect_ratio(73958.0, 2060.0)
-    secondary_aspet_ratio = calc_aspect_ratio(128112.0, 2447.0)
-    outpatient_aspet_ratio = calc_aspect_ratio(14782.0, 588.0)
-    supermarket_a = 45001.0
-    supermarket_p = 866.0
-    supermarket_wwr = 1880.0 / (supermarket_p * 20.0)
-    supermarket_aspet_ratio = calc_aspect_ratio(supermarket_a, supermarket_p)
-
-    hash['SmallOffice'] = { aspect_ratio: 1.5, wwr: 0.15, typical_story: 10.0 }
-    hash['MediumOffice'] = { aspect_ratio: 1.5, wwr: 0.33, typical_story: 13.0 }
-    hash['LargeOffice'] = { aspect_ratio: 1.5, wwr: 0.15, typical_story: 13.0 }
-    hash['RetailStandalone'] = { aspect_ratio: 1.28, wwr: 0.07, typical_story: 20.0 }
-    hash['RetailStripmall'] = { aspect_ratio: 4.0, wwr: 0.11, typical_story: 17.0 }
-    hash['PrimarySchool'] = { aspect_ratio: primary_aspet_ratio.round(1), wwr: 0.35, typical_story: 13.0 }
-    hash['SecondarySchool'] = { aspect_ratio: secondary_aspet_ratio.round(1), wwr: 0.33, typical_story: 13.0 }
-    hash['Outpatient'] = { aspect_ratio: outpatient_aspet_ratio.round(1), wwr: 0.20, typical_story: 10.0 }
-    hash['Hospital'] = { aspect_ratio: 1.33, wwr: 0.16, typical_story: 14.0 }
-    hash['SmallHotel'] = { aspect_ratio: 3.0, wwr: 0.11, typical_story: 9.0, first_story: 11.0 }
-    hash['LargeHotel'] = { aspect_ratio: 5.1, wwr: 0.27, typical_story: 10.0, first_story: 13.0 }
-
-    # code in get_space_types_from_building_type is used to override building wwr with space type specific wwr
-    hash['Warehouse'] = { aspect_ratio: 2.2, wwr: 0.0, typical_story: 28.0}
-
-    hash['QuickServiceRestaurant'] = { aspect_ratio: 1.0, wwr: 0.14, typical_story: 10.0 }
-    hash['FullServiceRestaurant'] = { aspect_ratio: 1.0, wwr: 0.18, typical_story: 10.0 }
-    hash['QuickServiceRestaurant'] = { aspect_ratio: 1.0, wwr: 0.18, typical_story: 10.0 }
-    hash['MidriseApartment'] = { aspect_ratio: 2.75, wwr: 0.15, typical_story: 10.0 }
-    hash['HighriseApartment'] = { aspect_ratio: 2.75, wwr: 0.15, typical_story: 10.0 }
-    # SuperMarket inputs come from prototype model
-    hash['SuperMarket'] = { aspect_ratio: supermarket_aspet_ratio.round(1), wwr: supermarket_wwr.round(2), typical_story: 20.0 }
-
-    return hash[building_type]
-  end
-
-  # create hash of space types and generic ratios of building floor area
-  def get_space_types_from_building_type(building_type, template, whole_building = true)
-    hash = {}
-
-    # TODO: - Confirm that these work for all standards
-
-    if building_type == 'SecondarySchool'
-      hash['Auditorium'] = { ratio: 0.0504, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Cafeteria'] = { ratio: 0.0319, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Classroom'] = { ratio: 0.3528, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-      hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.2144, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Gym'] = { ratio: 0.1646, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Kitchen'] = { ratio: 0.0110, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Library'] = { ratio: 0.0429, space_type_gen: true, default: false } # not in prototype
-      hash['Lobby'] = { ratio: 0.0214, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Mechanical'] = { ratio: 0.0349, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.0543, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Restroom'] = { ratio: 0.0214, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-    elsif building_type == 'PrimarySchool'
-      hash['Cafeteria'] = { ratio: 0.0458, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Classroom'] = { ratio: 0.5610, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-      hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.1633, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Gym'] = { ratio: 0.0520, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Kitchen'] = { ratio: 0.0244, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      # TODO: - confirm if Library is 0.0 for all templates
-      hash['Library'] = { ratio: 0.0, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Lobby'] = { ratio: 0.0249, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Mechanical'] = { ratio: 0.0367, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.0642, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Restroom'] = { ratio: 0.0277, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-    elsif building_type == 'SmallOffice'
-      # TODO: - populate Small, Medium, and Large office for whole_building false
-      if whole_building
-        hash['WholeBuilding - Sm Office'] = { ratio: 1.0, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-      else
-        hash['SmallOffice - Breakroom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['SmallOffice - ClosedOffice'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['SmallOffice - Conference'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['SmallOffice - Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['SmallOffice - Elec/MechRoom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['SmallOffice - Lobby'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['SmallOffice - OpenOffice'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-        hash['SmallOffice - Restroom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['SmallOffice - Stair'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['SmallOffice - Storage'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['SmallOffice - Classroom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['SmallOffice - Dining'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['WholeBuilding - Sm Office'] = { ratio: 0.0, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      end
-    elsif building_type == 'MediumOffice'
-      if whole_building
-        hash['WholeBuilding - Md Office'] = { ratio: 1.0, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-      else
-        hash['MediumOffice - Breakroom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['MediumOffice - ClosedOffice'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['MediumOffice - Conference'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['MediumOffice - Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['MediumOffice - Elec/MechRoom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['MediumOffice - Lobby'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['MediumOffice - OpenOffice'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-        hash['MediumOffice - Restroom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['MediumOffice - Stair'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['MediumOffice - Storage'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['MediumOffice - Classroom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['MediumOffice - Dining'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['WholeBuilding - Md Office'] = { ratio: 0.0, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      end
-    elsif building_type == 'LargeOffice'
-      if ['DOE Ref Pre-1980', 'DOE Ref 1980-2004'].include?(template)
-        if whole_building
-          hash['WholeBuilding - Lg Office'] = { ratio: 1.0, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-        else
-          hash['BreakRoom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['ClosedOffice'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['Conference'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['Elec/MechRoom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['IT_Room'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['Lobby'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['OpenOffice'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-          hash['PrintRoom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['Restroom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['Stair'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['Storage'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['Vending'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['WholeBuilding - Lg Office'] = { ratio: 0.0, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        end
-      else
-        if whole_building
-          hash['WholeBuilding - Lg Office'] = { ratio: 0.9737, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-          hash['OfficeLarge Data Center'] = { ratio: 0.0094, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['OfficeLarge Main Data Center'] = { ratio: 0.0169, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        else
-          hash['BreakRoom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['ClosedOffice'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['Conference'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['Elec/MechRoom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['IT_Room'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['Lobby'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['OpenOffice'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-          hash['PrintRoom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['Restroom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['Stair'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['Storage'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['Vending'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['WholeBuilding - Lg Office'] = { ratio: 0.0, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['OfficeLarge Data Center'] = { ratio: 0.0, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-          hash['OfficeLarge Main Data Center'] = { ratio: 0.0, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        end
-      end
-    elsif building_type == 'SmallHotel'
-      if ['DOE Ref Pre-1980', 'DOE Ref 1980-2004'].include?(template)
-        hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.1313, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['Elec/MechRoom'] = { ratio: 0.0038, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['ElevatorCore'] = { ratio: 0.0113, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['Exercise'] = { ratio: 0.0081, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['GuestLounge'] = { ratio: 0.0406, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['GuestRoom'] = { ratio: 0.6313, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-        hash['Laundry'] = { ratio: 0.0244, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['Mechanical'] = { ratio: 0.0081, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['Meeting'] = { ratio: 0.0200, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.0325, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['PublicRestroom'] = { ratio: 0.0081, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['StaffLounge'] = { ratio: 0.0081, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['Stair'] = { ratio: 0.0400, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['Storage'] = { ratio: 0.0325, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      else
-        hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.1313, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['Elec/MechRoom'] = { ratio: 0.0038, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['ElevatorCore'] = { ratio: 0.0113, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['Exercise'] = { ratio: 0.0081, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['GuestLounge'] = { ratio: 0.0406, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['GuestRoom123Occ'] = { ratio: 0.4081, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-        hash['GuestRoom123Vac'] = { ratio: 0.2231, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['Laundry'] = { ratio: 0.0244, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['Mechanical'] = { ratio: 0.0081, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['Meeting'] = { ratio: 0.0200, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.0325, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['PublicRestroom'] = { ratio: 0.0081, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['StaffLounge'] = { ratio: 0.0081, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['Stair'] = { ratio: 0.0400, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-        hash['Storage'] = { ratio: 0.0325, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      end
-    elsif building_type == 'LargeHotel'
-      hash['Banquet'] = { ratio: 0.0585, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Basement'] = { ratio: 0.1744, space_type_gen: false, default: false }
-      hash['Cafe'] = { ratio: 0.0166, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.1736, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['GuestRoom'] = { ratio: 0.4099, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-      hash['Kitchen'] = { ratio: 0.0091, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Laundry'] = { ratio: 0.0069, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Lobby'] = { ratio: 0.1153, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Mechanical'] = { ratio: 0.0145, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Retail'] = { ratio: 0.0128, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Storage'] = { ratio: 0.0084, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-    elsif building_type == 'Warehouse'
-      hash['Bulk'] = { ratio: 0.6628, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-      hash['Fine'] = { ratio: 0.2882, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.0490, space_type_gen: true, default: false, wwr: 0.71 }
-    elsif building_type == 'RetailStandalone'
-      hash['Back_Space'] = { ratio: 0.1656, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Entry'] = { ratio: 0.0052, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Point_of_Sale'] = { ratio: 0.0657, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Retail'] = { ratio: 0.7635, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-    elsif building_type == 'RetailStripmall'
-      hash['Strip mall - type 1'] = { ratio: 0.25, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Strip mall - type 2'] = { ratio: 0.25, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Strip mall - type 3'] = { ratio: 0.50, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-    elsif building_type == 'QuickServiceRestaurant'
-      hash['Dining'] = { ratio: 0.5, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-      hash['Kitchen'] = { ratio: 0.5, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-    elsif building_type == 'FullServiceRestaurant'
-      hash['Dining'] = { ratio: 0.7272, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-      hash['Kitchen'] = { ratio: 0.2728, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-    elsif building_type == 'MidriseApartment'
-      hash['Apartment'] = { ratio: 0.8727, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-      hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.0991, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.0282, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-    elsif building_type == 'HighriseApartment'
-      hash['Apartment'] = { ratio: 0.8896, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-      hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.0991, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.0113, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-    elsif building_type == 'Hospital'
-      hash['Basement'] = { ratio: 0.1667, space_type_gen: false, default: false }
-      hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.1741, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Dining'] = { ratio: 0.0311, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['ER_Exam'] = { ratio: 0.0099, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['ER_NurseStn'] = { ratio: 0.0551, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['ER_Trauma'] = { ratio: 0.0025, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['ER_Triage'] = { ratio: 0.0050, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['ICU_NurseStn'] = { ratio: 0.0298, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['ICE_Open'] = { ratio: 0.0275, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['ICU_PatRm'] = { ratio: 0.0115, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Kitchen'] = { ratio: 0.0414, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Lab'] = { ratio: 0.0236, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Lobby'] = { ratio: 0.0657, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['NurseStn'] = { ratio: 0.1723, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.0286, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['OR'] = { ratio: 0.0273, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['PatCorridor'] = { ratio: 0.0, space_type_gen: true, default: false } # not in prototype
-      hash['PatRoom'] = { ratio: 0.0845, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-      hash['PhysTherapy'] = { ratio: 0.0217, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Radiology'] = { ratio: 0.0217, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-    elsif building_type == 'Outpatient'
-      hash['Anesthesia'] = { ratio: 0.0026, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['BioHazard'] = { ratio: 0.0014, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Cafe'] = { ratio: 0.0103, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['CleanWork'] = { ratio: 0.0071, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Conference'] = { ratio: 0.0082, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['DresingRoom'] = { ratio: 0.0021, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Elec/MechRoom'] = { ratio: 0.0109, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['ElevatorPumpRoom'] = { ratio: 0.0022, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Exam'] = { ratio: 0.1029, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-      hash['Hall'] = { ratio: 0.1924, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['IT_Room'] = { ratio: 0.0027, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Janitor'] = { ratio: 0.0672, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Lobby'] = { ratio: 0.0152, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['LockerRoom'] = { ratio: 0.0190, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Lounge'] = { ratio: 0.0293, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['MedGas'] = { ratio: 0.0014, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['MRI'] = { ratio: 0.0107, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['MRI_Control'] = { ratio: 0.0041, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['NurseStation'] = { ratio: 0.0189, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.1828, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['OR'] = { ratio: 0.0346, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['PACU'] = { ratio: 0.0232, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['PhysicalTherapy'] = { ratio: 0.0462, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['PreOp'] = { ratio: 0.0129, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['ProcedureRoom'] = { ratio: 0.0070, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Reception'] = { ratio: 0.0365, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Soil Work'] = { ratio: 0.0088, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Stair'] = { ratio: 0.0146, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Toilet'] = { ratio: 0.0193, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Undeveloped'] = { ratio: 0.0835, space_type_gen: false, default: false }
-      hash['Xray'] = { ratio: 0.0220, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-    elsif building_type == 'SuperMarket'
-      # TODO: - populate ratios for SuperMarket
-      hash['Bakery'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Deli'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['DryStorage'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
-      hash['Produce'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-      hash['Sales'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-      hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-      hash['Dining'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-      hash['Elec/MechRoom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-      hash['Meeting'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-      hash['Restroom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-      hash['Vestibule'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
-    else
-      return false
-    end
-
-    return hash
-  end
-
-  # remove existing non resource objects from the model
-  # technically thermostats and building stories are resources but still want to remove them.
-  def remove_non_resource_objects(runner, model, options = nil)
-    if options.nil?
-      options = {}
-      options[:remove_building_stories] = true
-      options[:remove_thermostats] = true
-      options[:remove_air_loops] = true
-      options[:remove_non_swh_plant_loops] = true
-
-      # leave these in by default unless requsted when method called
-      options[:remove_swh_plant_loops] = false
-      options[:remove_exterior_lights] = false
-      options[:remove_site_shading] = false
-    end
-
-    num_model_objects = model.objects.size
-
-    # remove non-resource objects not removed by removing the building
-    if options[:remove_building_stories] then model.getBuildingStorys.each(&:remove) end
-    if options[:remove_thermostats] then model.getThermostats.each(&:remove) end
-    if options[:remove_air_loops] then model.getAirLoopHVACs.each(&:remove) end
-    if options[:remove_exterior_lights] then model.getFacility.exteriorLights.each(&:remove) end
-    if options[:remove_site_shading] then model.getSite.shadingSurfaceGroups.each(&:remove) end
-
-    # see if plant loop is swh or not and take proper action (booter loop doesn't have water use equipment)
-    model.getPlantLoops.each do |plant_loop|
-      is_swh_loop = false
-      plant_loop.supplyComponents.each do |component|
-        if component.to_WaterHeaterMixed.is_initialized
-          is_swh_loop = true
-          next
-        end
-      end
-
-      if is_swh_loop
-        if options[:remove_swh_plant_loops] then plant_loop.remove end
-      else
-        if options[:remove_non_swh_plant_loops] then plant_loop.remove end
-      end
-    end
-
-    # remove water use connections (may be removed when loop is removed)
-    if options[:remove_swh_plant_loops] then model.getWaterConnectionss.each(&:remove) end
-    if options[:remove_swh_plant_loops] then model.getWaterUseEquipments.each(&:remove) end
-
-    # remove building but reset fields on new building object.
-    building_fields = []
-    building = model.getBuilding
-    num_fields = building.numFields
-    num_fields.times.each do |i|
-      building_fields << building.getString(i).get
-    end
-    # removes spaces, space's child objects, thermal zones, zone equipment, non site surfaces, building stories and water use connections.
-    model.getBuilding.remove
-    building = model.getBuilding
-    num_fields.times.each do |i|
-      next if i == 0 # don't try and set handle
-      building_fields << building.setString(i, building_fields[i])
-    end
-
-    # other than optionally site shading and exterior lights not messing with site characteristics
-
-    if num_model_objects - model.objects.size > 0
-      runner.registerInfo("Removed #{num_model_objects - model.objects.size} non resource objects from the model.")
-    end
-
-    return true
-  end
-
-  # create_bar(runner,model,bar_hash)
-  # measures using this method should include OsLibGeometry and OsLibHelperMethods
-  def create_bar(runner, model, bar_hash, story_multiplier_method = 'Basements Ground Mid Top')
-    # warn about site shading
-    if !model.getSite.shadingSurfaceGroups.empty?
-      runner.registerWarning('The model has one or more site shading surafces. New geometry may not be positioned where expected, it will be centered over the center of the original geometry.')
-    end
-
-    # make custom story hash when number of stories below grade > 0
-    # todo - update this so have option basements are not below 0? (useful for simplifying existing model and maintaining z position relative to site shading)
-    story_hash = {}
-    eff_below = bar_hash[:num_stories_below_grade]
-    eff_above = bar_hash[:num_stories_above_grade]
-    footprint_origin = bar_hash[:center_of_footprint]
-    typical_story_height = bar_hash[:floor_height]
-
-    # flatten story_hash out to individual stories included in building area
-    stories_flat = []
-    stories_flat_counter = 0
-    bar_hash[:stories].each_with_index do |(k, v), i|
-      # k is invalid in some cases, old story object that has been removed, should be from low to high including basement
-      # skip if source story insn't included in building area
-      if v[:story_included_in_building_area].nil? || (v[:story_included_in_building_area] == true)
-
-        # add to counter
-        stories_flat_counter += v[:story_min_multiplier]
-
-        flat_hash = {}
-        flat_hash[:story_party_walls] = v[:story_party_walls]
-        flat_hash[:below_partial_story] = v[:below_partial_story]
-        flat_hash[:bottom_story_ground_exposed_floor] = v[:bottom_story_ground_exposed_floor]
-        flat_hash[:top_story_exterior_exposed_roof] = v[:top_story_exterior_exposed_roof]
-        if i < eff_below
-          flat_hash[:story_type] = 'B'
-          flat_hash[:multiplier] = 1
-        elsif i == eff_below
-          flat_hash[:story_type] = 'Ground'
-          flat_hash[:multiplier] = 1
-        elsif stories_flat_counter == eff_below + eff_above.ceil
-          flat_hash[:story_type] = 'Top'
-          flat_hash[:multiplier] = 1
-        else
-          flat_hash[:story_type] = 'Mid'
-          flat_hash[:multiplier] = v[:story_min_multiplier]
-        end
-
-        compare_hash = {}
-        if !stories_flat.empty?
-          stories_flat.last.each { |k, v| compare_hash[k] = flat_hash[k] if flat_hash[k] != v }
-        end
-        if (story_multiplier_method != 'None' && stories_flat.last == flat_hash) || (story_multiplier_method != 'None' && compare_hash.size == 1 && compare_hash.include?(:multiplier))
-          stories_flat.last[:multiplier] += v[:story_min_multiplier]
-        else
-          stories_flat << flat_hash
-        end
-      end
-    end
-
-    if bar_hash[:num_stories_below_grade] > 0
-
-      # add in below grade levels (may want to add below grade multipliers at some point if we start running deep basements)
-      eff_below.times do |i|
-        story_hash["B#{i + 1}"] = { space_origin_z: footprint_origin.z - typical_story_height * (i + 1), space_height: typical_story_height, multiplier: 1 }
-      end
-    end
-
-    # add in above grade levels
-    if eff_above > 2
-      story_hash['Ground'] = { space_origin_z: footprint_origin.z, space_height: typical_story_height, multiplier: 1 }
-
-      footprint_counter = 0
-      effective_stories_counter = 1
-      stories_flat.each do |hash|
-        next if hash[:story_type] != 'Mid'
-        if footprint_counter == 0
-          string = 'Mid'
-        else
-          string = "Mid#{footprint_counter + 1}"
-        end
-        story_hash[string] = { space_origin_z: footprint_origin.z + typical_story_height * effective_stories_counter + typical_story_height * (hash[:multiplier] - 1) / 2.0, space_height: typical_story_height, multiplier: hash[:multiplier] }
-        footprint_counter += 1
-        effective_stories_counter += hash[:multiplier]
-      end
-
-      story_hash['Top'] = { space_origin_z: footprint_origin.z + typical_story_height * (eff_above.ceil - 1), space_height: typical_story_height, multiplier: 1 }
-    elsif eff_above > 1
-      story_hash['Ground'] = { space_origin_z: footprint_origin.z, space_height: typical_story_height, multiplier: 1 }
-      story_hash['Top'] = { space_origin_z: footprint_origin.z + typical_story_height * (eff_above.ceil - 1), space_height: typical_story_height, multiplier: 1 }
-    else # one story only
-      story_hash['Ground'] = { space_origin_z: footprint_origin.z, space_height: typical_story_height, multiplier: 1 }
-    end
-
-    # create footprints
-    if bar_hash[:bar_division_method] == 'Multiple Space Types - Simple Sliced'
-      footprints = []
-      story_hash.size.times do |i|
-        # adjust size of bar of top story is not a full story
-        if i + 1 == story_hash.size
-          area_multiplier = (1.0 - bar_hash[:num_stories_above_grade].ceil + bar_hash[:num_stories_above_grade])
-          edge_multiplier = Math.sqrt(area_multiplier)
-          length = bar_hash[:length] * edge_multiplier
-          width = bar_hash[:width] * edge_multiplier
-        else
-          length = bar_hash[:length]
-          width = bar_hash[:width]
-        end
-        footprints << OsLib_Geometry.make_sliced_bar_simple_polygons(runner, bar_hash[:space_types], length, width, bar_hash[:center_of_footprint])
-      end
-
-    elsif bar_hash[:bar_division_method] == 'Multiple Space Types - Individual Stories Sliced'
-
-      # update story_hash for partial_story_above
-      story_hash.each_with_index do |(k, v), i|
-        # adjust size of bar of top story is not a full story
-        if i + 1 == story_hash.size
-          story_hash[k][:partial_story_multiplier] = (1.0 - bar_hash[:num_stories_above_grade].ceil + bar_hash[:num_stories_above_grade])
-        end
-      end
-
-      footprints = OsLib_Geometry.make_sliced_bar_multi_polygons(runner, bar_hash[:space_types], bar_hash[:length], bar_hash[:width], bar_hash[:center_of_footprint], story_hash)
-
-    else
-      footprints = []
-      story_hash.size.times do |i|
-        # adjust size of bar of top story is not a full story
-        if i + 1 == story_hash.size
-          area_multiplier = (1.0 - bar_hash[:num_stories_above_grade].ceil + bar_hash[:num_stories_above_grade])
-          edge_multiplier = Math.sqrt(area_multiplier)
-          length = bar_hash[:length] * edge_multiplier
-          width = bar_hash[:width] * edge_multiplier
-        else
-          length = bar_hash[:length]
-          width = bar_hash[:width]
-        end
-        footprints << OsLib_Geometry.make_core_and_perimeter_polygons(runner, length, width, bar_hash[:center_of_footprint]) # perimeter defaults to 15'
-      end
-
-      # set primary space type to building default space type
-      space_types = bar_hash[:space_types].sort_by { |k, v| v[:floor_area] }
-      model.getBuilding.setSpaceType(space_types.last.first)
-
-    end
-
-    # makeSpacesFromPolygons
-    OsLib_Geometry.makeSpacesFromPolygons(runner, model, footprints, bar_hash[:floor_height], bar_hash[:num_stories], bar_hash[:center_of_footprint], story_hash)
-
-    # put all of the spaces in the model into a vector for intersection and surface matching
-    spaces = OpenStudio::Model::SpaceVector.new
-    model.getSpaces.sort.each do |space|
-      spaces << space
-    end
-
-    # only intersect if make_mid_story_surfaces_adiabatic false
-    if !(bar_hash[:make_mid_story_surfaces_adiabatic])
-      # intersect surfaces
-      # (when bottom floor has many space types and one above doesn't will end up with heavily subdivided floor. Maybe use adiabatic and don't intersect floor/ceilings)
-      intersect_surfaces = true
-      if intersect_surfaces
-        OpenStudio::Model.intersectSurfaces(spaces)
-        runner.registerInfo('Intersecting surfaces, this will create additional geometry.')
-      end
-    end
-
-    # match surfaces for each space in the vector
-    OpenStudio::Model.matchSurfaces(spaces)
-
-    # set boundary conditions if not already set when geometry was created
-    # todo - update this to use space original z value vs. story name
-    if bar_hash[:num_stories_below_grade] > 0
-      model.getBuildingStorys.each do |story|
-        next if !story.name.to_s.include?('Story B')
-        story.spaces.each do |space|
-          space.surfaces.each do |surface|
-            next if surface.surfaceType != 'Wall'
-            next if surface.outsideBoundaryCondition != 'Outdoors'
-            surface.setOutsideBoundaryCondition('Ground')
-          end
-        end
-      end
-    end
-
-    # sort stories (by name for now but need better way)
-    # todo - need to change this so doesn't create issues when models have existing stories and spaces. Should be able to run it multiple times
-    sorted_stories = {}
-    model.getBuildingStorys.each do |story|
-      sorted_stories[story.name.to_s] = story
-    end
-
-    # flag space types that have wwr overrides
-    space_type_wwr_overrides = {}
-
-    # loop through building stories, spaces, and surfaces
-    sorted_stories.sort.each_with_index do |(key, story), i|
-      # flag for adiabatic floor if building doesn't have ground exposed floor
-      if stories_flat[i][:bottom_story_ground_exposed_floor] == false
-        adiabatic_floor = true
-      end
-      # flag for adiabatic roof if building doesn't have exterior exposed roof
-      if stories_flat[i][:top_story_exterior_exposed_roof] == false
-        adiabatic_ceiling = true
-      end
-
-      # make all mid story floor and celings adiabiatc if requested
-      if bar_hash[:make_mid_story_surfaces_adiabatic]
-        if i > 0
-          adiabatic_floor = true
-        end
-        if i < sorted_stories.size - 1
-          adiabatic_ceiling = true
-        end
-      end
-
-      # flag orientations for this story to recieve party walls
-      party_wall_facades = stories_flat[i][:story_party_walls]
-
-      story.spaces.each do |space|
-        space.surfaces. each do |surface|
-          # set floor to adiabatic if requited
-          if adiabatic_floor && surface.surfaceType == 'Floor'
-            make_surfaces_adiabatic([surface])
-          elsif adiabatic_ceiling && surface.surfaceType == 'RoofCeiling'
-            make_surfaces_adiabatic([surface])
-          end
-
-          # skip of not exterior wall
-          next if surface.surfaceType != 'Wall'
-          next if surface.outsideBoundaryCondition != 'Outdoors'
-
-          # get the absoluteAzimuth for the surface so we can categorize it
-          absoluteAzimuth = OpenStudio.convert(surface.azimuth, 'rad', 'deg').get + surface.space.get.directionofRelativeNorth + model.getBuilding.northAxis
-          absoluteAzimuth = absoluteAzimuth % 360.0 # should result in value between 0 and 360
-          absoluteAzimuth = absoluteAzimuth.round(5) # this was creating issues at 45 deg angles with opposing facades
-
-          # target wwr values that may be changed for specific space types
-          wwr_n = bar_hash[:building_wwr_n]
-          wwr_e = bar_hash[:building_wwr_e]
-          wwr_s = bar_hash[:building_wwr_s]
-          wwr_w = bar_hash[:building_wwr_w]
-
-          # look for space type specific wwr values
-          if surface.space.is_initialized && surface.space.get.spaceType.is_initialized
-            space_type = surface.space.get.spaceType.get
-
-            # see if space type has wwr value
-            bar_hash[:space_types].each do |k,v|
-              if v.has_key?(:space_type) && space_type == v[:space_type]
-
-                # if matching space type specifies a wwr then override the orientaiton specific recommendations for this surface.
-                if v.has_key?(:wwr)
-                  wwr_n = v[:wwr]
-                  wwr_e = v[:wwr]
-                  wwr_s = v[:wwr]
-                  wwr_w = v[:wwr]
-                  space_type_wwr_overrides[space_type] = v[:wwr]
-                end
-              end
-            end
-          end
-
-          # add fenestration (wwr for now, maybe overhang and overhead doors later)
-          if (absoluteAzimuth >= 315.0) || (absoluteAzimuth < 45.0)
-            if party_wall_facades.include?('north')
-              make_surfaces_adiabatic([surface])
-            else
-              surface.setWindowToWallRatio(wwr_n)
-            end
-          elsif (absoluteAzimuth >= 45.0) && (absoluteAzimuth < 135.0)
-            if party_wall_facades.include?('east')
-              make_surfaces_adiabatic([surface])
-            else
-              surface.setWindowToWallRatio(wwr_e)
-            end
-          elsif (absoluteAzimuth >= 135.0) && (absoluteAzimuth < 225.0)
-            if party_wall_facades.include?('south')
-              make_surfaces_adiabatic([surface])
-            else
-              surface.setWindowToWallRatio(wwr_s)
-            end
-          elsif (absoluteAzimuth >= 225.0) && (absoluteAzimuth < 315.0)
-            if party_wall_facades.include?('west')
-              make_surfaces_adiabatic([surface])
-            else
-              surface.setWindowToWallRatio(wwr_w)
-            end
-          else
-            runner.registerError('Unexpected value of facade: ' + absoluteAzimuth + '.')
-            return false
-          end
-        end
-      end
-    end
-
-    # report space types with custom wwr values
-    space_type_wwr_overrides.each do |space_type,wwr|
-      runner.registerInfo("For #{space_type.name} the default building wwr was replaced with a space type specifc value of #{wwr}")
-    end
-
-    final_floor_area_ip = OpenStudio.convert(model.getBuilding.floorArea, 'm^2', 'ft^2').get
-    runner.registerInfo("Created Bar envlope with floor area of #{OpenStudio.toNeatString(final_floor_area_ip, 0, true)} (ft^2)")
-  end
-
-  # make selected surfaces adiabatic
-  def make_surfaces_adiabatic(surfaces)
-    surfaces.each do |surface|
-      if surface.construction.is_initialized
-        surface.setConstruction(surface.construction.get)
-      end
-      surface.setOutsideBoundaryCondition('Adiabatic')
-    end
-  end
-
-  # get length and width of rectangle matching bounding box aspect ratio will maintaining proper floor area
-  def calc_bar_reduced_bounding_box(envelope_data_hash)
-    bar = {}
-
-    bounding_length = envelope_data_hash[:building_max_xyz][0] - envelope_data_hash[:building_min_xyz][0]
-    bounding_width = envelope_data_hash[:building_max_xyz][1] - envelope_data_hash[:building_min_xyz][1]
-    bounding_area = bounding_length * bounding_width
-    footprint_area = envelope_data_hash[:building_floor_area] / envelope_data_hash[:effective__num_stories].to_f
-    area_multiplier = footprint_area / bounding_area
-    edge_multiplier = Math.sqrt(area_multiplier)
-    bar[:length] = bounding_length * edge_multiplier
-    bar[:width] = bounding_width * edge_multiplier
-
-    return bar
-  end
-
-  # get length and width of rectangle matching longer of two edges, and reducing the other way until floor area matches
-  def calc_bar_reduced_width(envelope_data_hash)
-    bar = {}
-
-    bounding_length = envelope_data_hash[:building_max_xyz][0] - envelope_data_hash[:building_min_xyz][0]
-    bounding_width = envelope_data_hash[:building_max_xyz][1] - envelope_data_hash[:building_min_xyz][1]
-    footprint_area = envelope_data_hash[:building_floor_area] / envelope_data_hash[:effective__num_stories].to_f
-
-    if bounding_length >= bounding_width
-      bar[:length] = bounding_length
-      bar[:width] = footprint_area / bounding_length
-    else
-      bar[:width] = bounding_width
-      bar[:length] = footprint_area / bounding_width
-    end
-
-    return bar
-  end
-
-  # get length and width of rectangle by stretching it until both floor area and exterior wall area or perimeter match
-  def calc_bar_stretched(envelope_data_hash)
-    bar = {}
-
-    bounding_length = envelope_data_hash[:building_max_xyz][0] - envelope_data_hash[:building_min_xyz][0]
-    bounding_width = envelope_data_hash[:building_max_xyz][1] - envelope_data_hash[:building_min_xyz][1]
-    a = envelope_data_hash[:building_floor_area] / envelope_data_hash[:effective__num_stories].to_f
-    p = envelope_data_hash[:building_perimeter]
-
-    if bounding_length >= bounding_width
-      bar[:length] = 0.25 * (p + Math.sqrt(p**2 - 16 * a))
-      bar[:width] = 0.25 * (p - Math.sqrt(p**2 - 16 * a))
-    else
-      bar[:length] = 0.25 * (p - Math.sqrt(p**2 - 16 * a))
-      bar[:width] = 0.25 * (p + Math.sqrt(p**2 - 16 * a))
-    end
-
-    return bar
-  end
-end
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+# STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+# OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# *******************************************************************************
+
+module OsLib_ModelGeneration
+  # simple list of building types that are valid for get_space_types_from_building_type
+  def get_building_types
+    array = OpenStudio::StringVector.new
+    array << 'SecondarySchool'
+    array << 'PrimarySchool'
+    array << 'SmallOffice'
+    array << 'MediumOffice'
+    array << 'LargeOffice'
+    array << 'SmallHotel'
+    array << 'LargeHotel'
+    array << 'Warehouse'
+    array << 'RetailStandalone'
+    array << 'RetailStripmall'
+    array << 'QuickServiceRestaurant'
+    array << 'FullServiceRestaurant'
+    array << 'MidriseApartment'
+    array << 'HighriseApartment'
+    array << 'Hospital'
+    array << 'Outpatient'
+    array << 'SuperMarket'
+
+    return array
+  end
+
+  # simple list of templates that are valid for get_space_types_from_building_type
+  def get_templates
+    array = OpenStudio::StringVector.new
+    array << 'DOE Ref Pre-1980'
+    array << 'DOE Ref 1980-2004'
+    array << '90.1-2004'
+    array << '90.1-2007'
+    # array << '189.1-2009' # if turn this on need to update space_type_array for RetailStripmall
+    array << '90.1-2010'
+    array << '90.1-2013'
+    array << 'NREL ZNE Ready 2017'
+
+    return array
+  end
+
+  # calculate aspect ratio from area and perimeter
+  def calc_aspect_ratio(a, p)
+    l = 0.25 * (p + Math.sqrt(p**2 - 16 * a))
+    w = 0.25 * (p - Math.sqrt(p**2 - 16 * a))
+    aspect_ratio = l / w
+
+    return aspect_ratio
+  end
+
+  # Building Form Defaults from Table 4.2 in Achieving the 30% Goal: Energy and Cost Savings Analysis of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010
+  # aspect ratio for NA replaced with floor area to perimeter ratio from prototype model
+  def building_form_defaults(building_type)
+    hash = {}
+
+    # calculate aspect ratios not represented on Table 4.2
+    primary_aspet_ratio = calc_aspect_ratio(73958.0, 2060.0)
+    secondary_aspet_ratio = calc_aspect_ratio(128112.0, 2447.0)
+    outpatient_aspet_ratio = calc_aspect_ratio(14782.0, 588.0)
+    supermarket_a = 45001.0
+    supermarket_p = 866.0
+    supermarket_wwr = 1880.0 / (supermarket_p * 20.0)
+    supermarket_aspet_ratio = calc_aspect_ratio(supermarket_a, supermarket_p)
+
+    hash['SmallOffice'] = { aspect_ratio: 1.5, wwr: 0.15, typical_story: 10.0 }
+    hash['MediumOffice'] = { aspect_ratio: 1.5, wwr: 0.33, typical_story: 13.0 }
+    hash['LargeOffice'] = { aspect_ratio: 1.5, wwr: 0.15, typical_story: 13.0 }
+    hash['RetailStandalone'] = { aspect_ratio: 1.28, wwr: 0.07, typical_story: 20.0 }
+    hash['RetailStripmall'] = { aspect_ratio: 4.0, wwr: 0.11, typical_story: 17.0 }
+    hash['PrimarySchool'] = { aspect_ratio: primary_aspet_ratio.round(1), wwr: 0.35, typical_story: 13.0 }
+    hash['SecondarySchool'] = { aspect_ratio: secondary_aspet_ratio.round(1), wwr: 0.33, typical_story: 13.0 }
+    hash['Outpatient'] = { aspect_ratio: outpatient_aspet_ratio.round(1), wwr: 0.20, typical_story: 10.0 }
+    hash['Hospital'] = { aspect_ratio: 1.33, wwr: 0.16, typical_story: 14.0 }
+    hash['SmallHotel'] = { aspect_ratio: 3.0, wwr: 0.11, typical_story: 9.0, first_story: 11.0 }
+    hash['LargeHotel'] = { aspect_ratio: 5.1, wwr: 0.27, typical_story: 10.0, first_story: 13.0 }
+
+    # code in get_space_types_from_building_type is used to override building wwr with space type specific wwr
+    hash['Warehouse'] = { aspect_ratio: 2.2, wwr: 0.0, typical_story: 28.0}
+
+    hash['QuickServiceRestaurant'] = { aspect_ratio: 1.0, wwr: 0.14, typical_story: 10.0 }
+    hash['FullServiceRestaurant'] = { aspect_ratio: 1.0, wwr: 0.18, typical_story: 10.0 }
+    hash['QuickServiceRestaurant'] = { aspect_ratio: 1.0, wwr: 0.18, typical_story: 10.0 }
+    hash['MidriseApartment'] = { aspect_ratio: 2.75, wwr: 0.15, typical_story: 10.0 }
+    hash['HighriseApartment'] = { aspect_ratio: 2.75, wwr: 0.15, typical_story: 10.0 }
+    # SuperMarket inputs come from prototype model
+    hash['SuperMarket'] = { aspect_ratio: supermarket_aspet_ratio.round(1), wwr: supermarket_wwr.round(2), typical_story: 20.0 }
+
+    return hash[building_type]
+  end
+
+  # create hash of space types and generic ratios of building floor area
+  def get_space_types_from_building_type(building_type, template, whole_building = true)
+    hash = {}
+
+    # TODO: - Confirm that these work for all standards
+
+    if building_type == 'SecondarySchool'
+      hash['Auditorium'] = { ratio: 0.0504, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Cafeteria'] = { ratio: 0.0319, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Classroom'] = { ratio: 0.3528, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+      hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.2144, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Gym'] = { ratio: 0.1646, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Kitchen'] = { ratio: 0.0110, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Library'] = { ratio: 0.0429, space_type_gen: true, default: false } # not in prototype
+      hash['Lobby'] = { ratio: 0.0214, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Mechanical'] = { ratio: 0.0349, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.0543, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Restroom'] = { ratio: 0.0214, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+    elsif building_type == 'PrimarySchool'
+      hash['Cafeteria'] = { ratio: 0.0458, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Classroom'] = { ratio: 0.5610, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+      hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.1633, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Gym'] = { ratio: 0.0520, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Kitchen'] = { ratio: 0.0244, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      # TODO: - confirm if Library is 0.0 for all templates
+      hash['Library'] = { ratio: 0.0, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Lobby'] = { ratio: 0.0249, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Mechanical'] = { ratio: 0.0367, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.0642, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Restroom'] = { ratio: 0.0277, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+    elsif building_type == 'SmallOffice'
+      # TODO: - populate Small, Medium, and Large office for whole_building false
+      if whole_building
+        hash['WholeBuilding - Sm Office'] = { ratio: 1.0, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+      else
+        hash['SmallOffice - Breakroom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['SmallOffice - ClosedOffice'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['SmallOffice - Conference'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['SmallOffice - Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['SmallOffice - Elec/MechRoom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['SmallOffice - Lobby'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['SmallOffice - OpenOffice'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+        hash['SmallOffice - Restroom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['SmallOffice - Stair'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['SmallOffice - Storage'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['SmallOffice - Classroom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['SmallOffice - Dining'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['WholeBuilding - Sm Office'] = { ratio: 0.0, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      end
+    elsif building_type == 'MediumOffice'
+      if whole_building
+        hash['WholeBuilding - Md Office'] = { ratio: 1.0, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+      else
+        hash['MediumOffice - Breakroom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['MediumOffice - ClosedOffice'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['MediumOffice - Conference'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['MediumOffice - Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['MediumOffice - Elec/MechRoom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['MediumOffice - Lobby'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['MediumOffice - OpenOffice'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+        hash['MediumOffice - Restroom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['MediumOffice - Stair'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['MediumOffice - Storage'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['MediumOffice - Classroom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['MediumOffice - Dining'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['WholeBuilding - Md Office'] = { ratio: 0.0, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      end
+    elsif building_type == 'LargeOffice'
+      if ['DOE Ref Pre-1980', 'DOE Ref 1980-2004'].include?(template)
+        if whole_building
+          hash['WholeBuilding - Lg Office'] = { ratio: 1.0, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+        else
+          hash['BreakRoom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['ClosedOffice'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['Conference'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['Elec/MechRoom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['IT_Room'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['Lobby'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['OpenOffice'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+          hash['PrintRoom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['Restroom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['Stair'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['Storage'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['Vending'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['WholeBuilding - Lg Office'] = { ratio: 0.0, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        end
+      else
+        if whole_building
+          hash['WholeBuilding - Lg Office'] = { ratio: 0.9737, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+          hash['OfficeLarge Data Center'] = { ratio: 0.0094, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['OfficeLarge Main Data Center'] = { ratio: 0.0169, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        else
+          hash['BreakRoom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['ClosedOffice'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['Conference'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['Elec/MechRoom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['IT_Room'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['Lobby'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['OpenOffice'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+          hash['PrintRoom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['Restroom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['Stair'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['Storage'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['Vending'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['WholeBuilding - Lg Office'] = { ratio: 0.0, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['OfficeLarge Data Center'] = { ratio: 0.0, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+          hash['OfficeLarge Main Data Center'] = { ratio: 0.0, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        end
+      end
+    elsif building_type == 'SmallHotel'
+      if ['DOE Ref Pre-1980', 'DOE Ref 1980-2004'].include?(template)
+        hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.1313, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['Elec/MechRoom'] = { ratio: 0.0038, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['ElevatorCore'] = { ratio: 0.0113, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['Exercise'] = { ratio: 0.0081, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['GuestLounge'] = { ratio: 0.0406, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['GuestRoom'] = { ratio: 0.6313, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+        hash['Laundry'] = { ratio: 0.0244, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['Mechanical'] = { ratio: 0.0081, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['Meeting'] = { ratio: 0.0200, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.0325, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['PublicRestroom'] = { ratio: 0.0081, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['StaffLounge'] = { ratio: 0.0081, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['Stair'] = { ratio: 0.0400, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['Storage'] = { ratio: 0.0325, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      else
+        hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.1313, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['Elec/MechRoom'] = { ratio: 0.0038, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['ElevatorCore'] = { ratio: 0.0113, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['Exercise'] = { ratio: 0.0081, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['GuestLounge'] = { ratio: 0.0406, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['GuestRoom123Occ'] = { ratio: 0.4081, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+        hash['GuestRoom123Vac'] = { ratio: 0.2231, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['Laundry'] = { ratio: 0.0244, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['Mechanical'] = { ratio: 0.0081, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['Meeting'] = { ratio: 0.0200, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.0325, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['PublicRestroom'] = { ratio: 0.0081, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['StaffLounge'] = { ratio: 0.0081, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['Stair'] = { ratio: 0.0400, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+        hash['Storage'] = { ratio: 0.0325, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      end
+    elsif building_type == 'LargeHotel'
+      hash['Banquet'] = { ratio: 0.0585, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Basement'] = { ratio: 0.1744, space_type_gen: false, default: false }
+      hash['Cafe'] = { ratio: 0.0166, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.1736, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['GuestRoom'] = { ratio: 0.4099, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+      hash['Kitchen'] = { ratio: 0.0091, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Laundry'] = { ratio: 0.0069, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Lobby'] = { ratio: 0.1153, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Mechanical'] = { ratio: 0.0145, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Retail'] = { ratio: 0.0128, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Storage'] = { ratio: 0.0084, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+    elsif building_type == 'Warehouse'
+      hash['Bulk'] = { ratio: 0.6628, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+      hash['Fine'] = { ratio: 0.2882, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.0490, space_type_gen: true, default: false, wwr: 0.71 }
+    elsif building_type == 'RetailStandalone'
+      hash['Back_Space'] = { ratio: 0.1656, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Entry'] = { ratio: 0.0052, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Point_of_Sale'] = { ratio: 0.0657, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Retail'] = { ratio: 0.7635, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+    elsif building_type == 'RetailStripmall'
+      hash['Strip mall - type 1'] = { ratio: 0.25, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Strip mall - type 2'] = { ratio: 0.25, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Strip mall - type 3'] = { ratio: 0.50, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+    elsif building_type == 'QuickServiceRestaurant'
+      hash['Dining'] = { ratio: 0.5, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+      hash['Kitchen'] = { ratio: 0.5, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+    elsif building_type == 'FullServiceRestaurant'
+      hash['Dining'] = { ratio: 0.7272, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+      hash['Kitchen'] = { ratio: 0.2728, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+    elsif building_type == 'MidriseApartment'
+      hash['Apartment'] = { ratio: 0.8727, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+      hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.0991, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.0282, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+    elsif building_type == 'HighriseApartment'
+      hash['Apartment'] = { ratio: 0.8896, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+      hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.0991, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.0113, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+    elsif building_type == 'Hospital'
+      hash['Basement'] = { ratio: 0.1667, space_type_gen: false, default: false }
+      hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.1741, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Dining'] = { ratio: 0.0311, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['ER_Exam'] = { ratio: 0.0099, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['ER_NurseStn'] = { ratio: 0.0551, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['ER_Trauma'] = { ratio: 0.0025, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['ER_Triage'] = { ratio: 0.0050, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['ICU_NurseStn'] = { ratio: 0.0298, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['ICE_Open'] = { ratio: 0.0275, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['ICU_PatRm'] = { ratio: 0.0115, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Kitchen'] = { ratio: 0.0414, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Lab'] = { ratio: 0.0236, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Lobby'] = { ratio: 0.0657, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['NurseStn'] = { ratio: 0.1723, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.0286, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['OR'] = { ratio: 0.0273, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['PatCorridor'] = { ratio: 0.0, space_type_gen: true, default: false } # not in prototype
+      hash['PatRoom'] = { ratio: 0.0845, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+      hash['PhysTherapy'] = { ratio: 0.0217, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Radiology'] = { ratio: 0.0217, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+    elsif building_type == 'Outpatient'
+      hash['Anesthesia'] = { ratio: 0.0026, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['BioHazard'] = { ratio: 0.0014, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Cafe'] = { ratio: 0.0103, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['CleanWork'] = { ratio: 0.0071, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Conference'] = { ratio: 0.0082, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['DresingRoom'] = { ratio: 0.0021, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Elec/MechRoom'] = { ratio: 0.0109, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['ElevatorPumpRoom'] = { ratio: 0.0022, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Exam'] = { ratio: 0.1029, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+      hash['Hall'] = { ratio: 0.1924, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['IT_Room'] = { ratio: 0.0027, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Janitor'] = { ratio: 0.0672, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Lobby'] = { ratio: 0.0152, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['LockerRoom'] = { ratio: 0.0190, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Lounge'] = { ratio: 0.0293, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['MedGas'] = { ratio: 0.0014, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['MRI'] = { ratio: 0.0107, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['MRI_Control'] = { ratio: 0.0041, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['NurseStation'] = { ratio: 0.0189, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.1828, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['OR'] = { ratio: 0.0346, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['PACU'] = { ratio: 0.0232, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['PhysicalTherapy'] = { ratio: 0.0462, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['PreOp'] = { ratio: 0.0129, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['ProcedureRoom'] = { ratio: 0.0070, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Reception'] = { ratio: 0.0365, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Soil Work'] = { ratio: 0.0088, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Stair'] = { ratio: 0.0146, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Toilet'] = { ratio: 0.0193, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Undeveloped'] = { ratio: 0.0835, space_type_gen: false, default: false }
+      hash['Xray'] = { ratio: 0.0220, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+    elsif building_type == 'SuperMarket'
+      # TODO: - populate ratios for SuperMarket
+      hash['Bakery'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Deli'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['DryStorage'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Office'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: false }
+      hash['Produce'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+      hash['Sales'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+      hash['Corridor'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+      hash['Dining'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+      hash['Elec/MechRoom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+      hash['Meeting'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+      hash['Restroom'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+      hash['Vestibule'] = { ratio: 0.99, space_type_gen: true, default: true }
+    else
+      return false
+    end
+
+    return hash
+  end
+
+  # remove existing non resource objects from the model
+  # technically thermostats and building stories are resources but still want to remove them.
+  def remove_non_resource_objects(runner, model, options = nil)
+    if options.nil?
+      options = {}
+      options[:remove_building_stories] = true
+      options[:remove_thermostats] = true
+      options[:remove_air_loops] = true
+      options[:remove_non_swh_plant_loops] = true
+
+      # leave these in by default unless requsted when method called
+      options[:remove_swh_plant_loops] = false
+      options[:remove_exterior_lights] = false
+      options[:remove_site_shading] = false
+    end
+
+    num_model_objects = model.objects.size
+
+    # remove non-resource objects not removed by removing the building
+    if options[:remove_building_stories] then model.getBuildingStorys.each(&:remove) end
+    if options[:remove_thermostats] then model.getThermostats.each(&:remove) end
+    if options[:remove_air_loops] then model.getAirLoopHVACs.each(&:remove) end
+    if options[:remove_exterior_lights] then model.getFacility.exteriorLights.each(&:remove) end
+    if options[:remove_site_shading] then model.getSite.shadingSurfaceGroups.each(&:remove) end
+
+    # see if plant loop is swh or not and take proper action (booter loop doesn't have water use equipment)
+    model.getPlantLoops.each do |plant_loop|
+      is_swh_loop = false
+      plant_loop.supplyComponents.each do |component|
+        if component.to_WaterHeaterMixed.is_initialized
+          is_swh_loop = true
+          next
+        end
+      end
+
+      if is_swh_loop
+        if options[:remove_swh_plant_loops] then plant_loop.remove end
+      else
+        if options[:remove_non_swh_plant_loops] then plant_loop.remove end
+      end
+    end
+
+    # remove water use connections (may be removed when loop is removed)
+    if options[:remove_swh_plant_loops] then model.getWaterConnectionss.each(&:remove) end
+    if options[:remove_swh_plant_loops] then model.getWaterUseEquipments.each(&:remove) end
+
+    # remove building but reset fields on new building object.
+    building_fields = []
+    building = model.getBuilding
+    num_fields = building.numFields
+    num_fields.times.each do |i|
+      building_fields << building.getString(i).get
+    end
+    # removes spaces, space's child objects, thermal zones, zone equipment, non site surfaces, building stories and water use connections.
+    model.getBuilding.remove
+    building = model.getBuilding
+    num_fields.times.each do |i|
+      next if i == 0 # don't try and set handle
+      building_fields << building.setString(i, building_fields[i])
+    end
+
+    # other than optionally site shading and exterior lights not messing with site characteristics
+
+    if num_model_objects - model.objects.size > 0
+      runner.registerInfo("Removed #{num_model_objects - model.objects.size} non resource objects from the model.")
+    end
+
+    return true
+  end
+
+  # create_bar(runner,model,bar_hash)
+  # measures using this method should include OsLibGeometry and OsLibHelperMethods
+  def create_bar(runner, model, bar_hash, story_multiplier_method = 'Basements Ground Mid Top')
+    # warn about site shading
+    if !model.getSite.shadingSurfaceGroups.empty?
+      runner.registerWarning('The model has one or more site shading surafces. New geometry may not be positioned where expected, it will be centered over the center of the original geometry.')
+    end
+
+    # make custom story hash when number of stories below grade > 0
+    # todo - update this so have option basements are not below 0? (useful for simplifying existing model and maintaining z position relative to site shading)
+    story_hash = {}
+    eff_below = bar_hash[:num_stories_below_grade]
+    eff_above = bar_hash[:num_stories_above_grade]
+    footprint_origin = bar_hash[:center_of_footprint]
+    typical_story_height = bar_hash[:floor_height]
+
+    # flatten story_hash out to individual stories included in building area
+    stories_flat = []
+    stories_flat_counter = 0
+    bar_hash[:stories].each_with_index do |(k, v), i|
+      # k is invalid in some cases, old story object that has been removed, should be from low to high including basement
+      # skip if source story insn't included in building area
+      if v[:story_included_in_building_area].nil? || (v[:story_included_in_building_area] == true)
+
+        # add to counter
+        stories_flat_counter += v[:story_min_multiplier]
+
+        flat_hash = {}
+        flat_hash[:story_party_walls] = v[:story_party_walls]
+        flat_hash[:below_partial_story] = v[:below_partial_story]
+        flat_hash[:bottom_story_ground_exposed_floor] = v[:bottom_story_ground_exposed_floor]
+        flat_hash[:top_story_exterior_exposed_roof] = v[:top_story_exterior_exposed_roof]
+        if i < eff_below
+          flat_hash[:story_type] = 'B'
+          flat_hash[:multiplier] = 1
+        elsif i == eff_below
+          flat_hash[:story_type] = 'Ground'
+          flat_hash[:multiplier] = 1
+        elsif stories_flat_counter == eff_below + eff_above.ceil
+          flat_hash[:story_type] = 'Top'
+          flat_hash[:multiplier] = 1
+        else
+          flat_hash[:story_type] = 'Mid'
+          flat_hash[:multiplier] = v[:story_min_multiplier]
+        end
+
+        compare_hash = {}
+        if !stories_flat.empty?
+          stories_flat.last.each { |k, v| compare_hash[k] = flat_hash[k] if flat_hash[k] != v }
+        end
+        if (story_multiplier_method != 'None' && stories_flat.last == flat_hash) || (story_multiplier_method != 'None' && compare_hash.size == 1 && compare_hash.include?(:multiplier))
+          stories_flat.last[:multiplier] += v[:story_min_multiplier]
+        else
+          stories_flat << flat_hash
+        end
+      end
+    end
+
+    if bar_hash[:num_stories_below_grade] > 0
+
+      # add in below grade levels (may want to add below grade multipliers at some point if we start running deep basements)
+      eff_below.times do |i|
+        story_hash["B#{i + 1}"] = { space_origin_z: footprint_origin.z - typical_story_height * (i + 1), space_height: typical_story_height, multiplier: 1 }
+      end
+    end
+
+    # add in above grade levels
+    if eff_above > 2
+      story_hash['Ground'] = { space_origin_z: footprint_origin.z, space_height: typical_story_height, multiplier: 1 }
+
+      footprint_counter = 0
+      effective_stories_counter = 1
+      stories_flat.each do |hash|
+        next if hash[:story_type] != 'Mid'
+        if footprint_counter == 0
+          string = 'Mid'
+        else
+          string = "Mid#{footprint_counter + 1}"
+        end
+        story_hash[string] = { space_origin_z: footprint_origin.z + typical_story_height * effective_stories_counter + typical_story_height * (hash[:multiplier] - 1) / 2.0, space_height: typical_story_height, multiplier: hash[:multiplier] }
+        footprint_counter += 1
+        effective_stories_counter += hash[:multiplier]
+      end
+
+      story_hash['Top'] = { space_origin_z: footprint_origin.z + typical_story_height * (eff_above.ceil - 1), space_height: typical_story_height, multiplier: 1 }
+    elsif eff_above > 1
+      story_hash['Ground'] = { space_origin_z: footprint_origin.z, space_height: typical_story_height, multiplier: 1 }
+      story_hash['Top'] = { space_origin_z: footprint_origin.z + typical_story_height * (eff_above.ceil - 1), space_height: typical_story_height, multiplier: 1 }
+    else # one story only
+      story_hash['Ground'] = { space_origin_z: footprint_origin.z, space_height: typical_story_height, multiplier: 1 }
+    end
+
+    # create footprints
+    if bar_hash[:bar_division_method] == 'Multiple Space Types - Simple Sliced'
+      footprints = []
+      story_hash.size.times do |i|
+        # adjust size of bar of top story is not a full story
+        if i + 1 == story_hash.size
+          area_multiplier = (1.0 - bar_hash[:num_stories_above_grade].ceil + bar_hash[:num_stories_above_grade])
+          edge_multiplier = Math.sqrt(area_multiplier)
+          length = bar_hash[:length] * edge_multiplier
+          width = bar_hash[:width] * edge_multiplier
+        else
+          length = bar_hash[:length]
+          width = bar_hash[:width]
+        end
+        footprints << OsLib_Geometry.make_sliced_bar_simple_polygons(runner, bar_hash[:space_types], length, width, bar_hash[:center_of_footprint])
+      end
+
+    elsif bar_hash[:bar_division_method] == 'Multiple Space Types - Individual Stories Sliced'
+
+      # update story_hash for partial_story_above
+      story_hash.each_with_index do |(k, v), i|
+        # adjust size of bar of top story is not a full story
+        if i + 1 == story_hash.size
+          story_hash[k][:partial_story_multiplier] = (1.0 - bar_hash[:num_stories_above_grade].ceil + bar_hash[:num_stories_above_grade])
+        end
+      end
+
+      footprints = OsLib_Geometry.make_sliced_bar_multi_polygons(runner, bar_hash[:space_types], bar_hash[:length], bar_hash[:width], bar_hash[:center_of_footprint], story_hash)
+
+    else
+      footprints = []
+      story_hash.size.times do |i|
+        # adjust size of bar of top story is not a full story
+        if i + 1 == story_hash.size
+          area_multiplier = (1.0 - bar_hash[:num_stories_above_grade].ceil + bar_hash[:num_stories_above_grade])
+          edge_multiplier = Math.sqrt(area_multiplier)
+          length = bar_hash[:length] * edge_multiplier
+          width = bar_hash[:width] * edge_multiplier
+        else
+          length = bar_hash[:length]
+          width = bar_hash[:width]
+        end
+        footprints << OsLib_Geometry.make_core_and_perimeter_polygons(runner, length, width, bar_hash[:center_of_footprint]) # perimeter defaults to 15'
+      end
+
+      # set primary space type to building default space type
+      space_types = bar_hash[:space_types].sort_by { |k, v| v[:floor_area] }
+      model.getBuilding.setSpaceType(space_types.last.first)
+
+    end
+
+    # makeSpacesFromPolygons
+    OsLib_Geometry.makeSpacesFromPolygons(runner, model, footprints, bar_hash[:floor_height], bar_hash[:num_stories], bar_hash[:center_of_footprint], story_hash)
+
+    # put all of the spaces in the model into a vector for intersection and surface matching
+    spaces = OpenStudio::Model::SpaceVector.new
+    model.getSpaces.sort.each do |space|
+      spaces << space
+    end
+
+    # only intersect if make_mid_story_surfaces_adiabatic false
+    if !(bar_hash[:make_mid_story_surfaces_adiabatic])
+      # intersect surfaces
+      # (when bottom floor has many space types and one above doesn't will end up with heavily subdivided floor. Maybe use adiabatic and don't intersect floor/ceilings)
+      intersect_surfaces = true
+      if intersect_surfaces
+        OpenStudio::Model.intersectSurfaces(spaces)
+        runner.registerInfo('Intersecting surfaces, this will create additional geometry.')
+      end
+    end
+
+    # match surfaces for each space in the vector
+    OpenStudio::Model.matchSurfaces(spaces)
+
+    # set boundary conditions if not already set when geometry was created
+    # todo - update this to use space original z value vs. story name
+    if bar_hash[:num_stories_below_grade] > 0
+      model.getBuildingStorys.each do |story|
+        next if !story.name.to_s.include?('Story B')
+        story.spaces.each do |space|
+          space.surfaces.each do |surface|
+            next if surface.surfaceType != 'Wall'
+            next if surface.outsideBoundaryCondition != 'Outdoors'
+            surface.setOutsideBoundaryCondition('Ground')
+          end
+        end
+      end
+    end
+
+    # sort stories (by name for now but need better way)
+    # todo - need to change this so doesn't create issues when models have existing stories and spaces. Should be able to run it multiple times
+    sorted_stories = {}
+    model.getBuildingStorys.each do |story|
+      sorted_stories[story.name.to_s] = story
+    end
+
+    # flag space types that have wwr overrides
+    space_type_wwr_overrides = {}
+
+    # loop through building stories, spaces, and surfaces
+    sorted_stories.sort.each_with_index do |(key, story), i|
+      # flag for adiabatic floor if building doesn't have ground exposed floor
+      if stories_flat[i][:bottom_story_ground_exposed_floor] == false
+        adiabatic_floor = true
+      end
+      # flag for adiabatic roof if building doesn't have exterior exposed roof
+      if stories_flat[i][:top_story_exterior_exposed_roof] == false
+        adiabatic_ceiling = true
+      end
+
+      # make all mid story floor and celings adiabiatc if requested
+      if bar_hash[:make_mid_story_surfaces_adiabatic]
+        if i > 0
+          adiabatic_floor = true
+        end
+        if i < sorted_stories.size - 1
+          adiabatic_ceiling = true
+        end
+      end
+
+      # flag orientations for this story to recieve party walls
+      party_wall_facades = stories_flat[i][:story_party_walls]
+
+      story.spaces.each do |space|
+        space.surfaces. each do |surface|
+          # set floor to adiabatic if requited
+          if adiabatic_floor && surface.surfaceType == 'Floor'
+            make_surfaces_adiabatic([surface])
+          elsif adiabatic_ceiling && surface.surfaceType == 'RoofCeiling'
+            make_surfaces_adiabatic([surface])
+          end
+
+          # skip of not exterior wall
+          next if surface.surfaceType != 'Wall'
+          next if surface.outsideBoundaryCondition != 'Outdoors'
+
+          # get the absoluteAzimuth for the surface so we can categorize it
+          absoluteAzimuth = OpenStudio.convert(surface.azimuth, 'rad', 'deg').get + surface.space.get.directionofRelativeNorth + model.getBuilding.northAxis
+          absoluteAzimuth = absoluteAzimuth % 360.0 # should result in value between 0 and 360
+          absoluteAzimuth = absoluteAzimuth.round(5) # this was creating issues at 45 deg angles with opposing facades
+
+          # target wwr values that may be changed for specific space types
+          wwr_n = bar_hash[:building_wwr_n]
+          wwr_e = bar_hash[:building_wwr_e]
+          wwr_s = bar_hash[:building_wwr_s]
+          wwr_w = bar_hash[:building_wwr_w]
+
+          # look for space type specific wwr values
+          if surface.space.is_initialized && surface.space.get.spaceType.is_initialized
+            space_type = surface.space.get.spaceType.get
+
+            # see if space type has wwr value
+            bar_hash[:space_types].each do |k,v|
+              if v.has_key?(:space_type) && space_type == v[:space_type]
+
+                # if matching space type specifies a wwr then override the orientaiton specific recommendations for this surface.
+                if v.has_key?(:wwr)
+                  wwr_n = v[:wwr]
+                  wwr_e = v[:wwr]
+                  wwr_s = v[:wwr]
+                  wwr_w = v[:wwr]
+                  space_type_wwr_overrides[space_type] = v[:wwr]
+                end
+              end
+            end
+          end
+
+          # add fenestration (wwr for now, maybe overhang and overhead doors later)
+          if (absoluteAzimuth >= 315.0) || (absoluteAzimuth < 45.0)
+            if party_wall_facades.include?('north')
+              make_surfaces_adiabatic([surface])
+            else
+              surface.setWindowToWallRatio(wwr_n)
+            end
+          elsif (absoluteAzimuth >= 45.0) && (absoluteAzimuth < 135.0)
+            if party_wall_facades.include?('east')
+              make_surfaces_adiabatic([surface])
+            else
+              surface.setWindowToWallRatio(wwr_e)
+            end
+          elsif (absoluteAzimuth >= 135.0) && (absoluteAzimuth < 225.0)
+            if party_wall_facades.include?('south')
+              make_surfaces_adiabatic([surface])
+            else
+              surface.setWindowToWallRatio(wwr_s)
+            end
+          elsif (absoluteAzimuth >= 225.0) && (absoluteAzimuth < 315.0)
+            if party_wall_facades.include?('west')
+              make_surfaces_adiabatic([surface])
+            else
+              surface.setWindowToWallRatio(wwr_w)
+            end
+          else
+            runner.registerError('Unexpected value of facade: ' + absoluteAzimuth + '.')
+            return false
+          end
+        end
+      end
+    end
+
+    # report space types with custom wwr values
+    space_type_wwr_overrides.each do |space_type,wwr|
+      runner.registerInfo("For #{space_type.name} the default building wwr was replaced with a space type specifc value of #{wwr}")
+    end
+
+    final_floor_area_ip = OpenStudio.convert(model.getBuilding.floorArea, 'm^2', 'ft^2').get
+    runner.registerInfo("Created Bar envlope with floor area of #{OpenStudio.toNeatString(final_floor_area_ip, 0, true)} (ft^2)")
+  end
+
+  # make selected surfaces adiabatic
+  def make_surfaces_adiabatic(surfaces)
+    surfaces.each do |surface|
+      if surface.construction.is_initialized
+        surface.setConstruction(surface.construction.get)
+      end
+      surface.setOutsideBoundaryCondition('Adiabatic')
+    end
+  end
+
+  # get length and width of rectangle matching bounding box aspect ratio will maintaining proper floor area
+  def calc_bar_reduced_bounding_box(envelope_data_hash)
+    bar = {}
+
+    bounding_length = envelope_data_hash[:building_max_xyz][0] - envelope_data_hash[:building_min_xyz][0]
+    bounding_width = envelope_data_hash[:building_max_xyz][1] - envelope_data_hash[:building_min_xyz][1]
+    bounding_area = bounding_length * bounding_width
+    footprint_area = envelope_data_hash[:building_floor_area] / envelope_data_hash[:effective__num_stories].to_f
+    area_multiplier = footprint_area / bounding_area
+    edge_multiplier = Math.sqrt(area_multiplier)
+    bar[:length] = bounding_length * edge_multiplier
+    bar[:width] = bounding_width * edge_multiplier
+
+    return bar
+  end
+
+  # get length and width of rectangle matching longer of two edges, and reducing the other way until floor area matches
+  def calc_bar_reduced_width(envelope_data_hash)
+    bar = {}
+
+    bounding_length = envelope_data_hash[:building_max_xyz][0] - envelope_data_hash[:building_min_xyz][0]
+    bounding_width = envelope_data_hash[:building_max_xyz][1] - envelope_data_hash[:building_min_xyz][1]
+    footprint_area = envelope_data_hash[:building_floor_area] / envelope_data_hash[:effective__num_stories].to_f
+
+    if bounding_length >= bounding_width
+      bar[:length] = bounding_length
+      bar[:width] = footprint_area / bounding_length
+    else
+      bar[:width] = bounding_width
+      bar[:length] = footprint_area / bounding_width
+    end
+
+    return bar
+  end
+
+  # get length and width of rectangle by stretching it until both floor area and exterior wall area or perimeter match
+  def calc_bar_stretched(envelope_data_hash)
+    bar = {}
+
+    bounding_length = envelope_data_hash[:building_max_xyz][0] - envelope_data_hash[:building_min_xyz][0]
+    bounding_width = envelope_data_hash[:building_max_xyz][1] - envelope_data_hash[:building_min_xyz][1]
+    a = envelope_data_hash[:building_floor_area] / envelope_data_hash[:effective__num_stories].to_f
+    p = envelope_data_hash[:building_perimeter]
+
+    if bounding_length >= bounding_width
+      bar[:length] = 0.25 * (p + Math.sqrt(p**2 - 16 * a))
+      bar[:width] = 0.25 * (p - Math.sqrt(p**2 - 16 * a))
+    else
+      bar[:length] = 0.25 * (p - Math.sqrt(p**2 - 16 * a))
+      bar[:width] = 0.25 * (p + Math.sqrt(p**2 - 16 * a))
+    end
+
+    return bar
+  end
+end