15.4.7.4. Savings

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is one benefit of water conservation in buildings?

   Hint

   Think about financial and environmental implications.

2. 2.

   Define green building.

   Hint

   Use keywords related to sustainability.

3. 3.

   What is a main objective of water conservation?

   • Increased expenses
   • Expense reduction
   • Water scarcity

   Hint

   Think about the financial implications of water conservation.

4. 4.

   True or False: Life-cycle costs only consider initial investment.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what life-cycle analysis entails.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a city that implemented comprehensive water conservation programs. Discuss the economic impact on the local community over five years.

   Hint

   Analyze changes over time, and consider both direct and indirect impacts.

6. 6.

   Create a proposal for a new building design focused on water conservation. Detail the systems you will implement and the expected benefits.

   Hint

   Consider the full life-cycle costs and how to justify any initial expenses.