Practice Initial Costs - Economics of Sustainable Construction - Sustainable and Green Construction
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What do initial costs refer to in the context of green buildings?

💡 Hint: Think about what type of expenses are associated with starting a project.

Question 2 Easy

Can you name one non-monetary benefit of green buildings?

💡 Hint: Consider benefits that affect health and environment.

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Question 1

What is often a reason for higher initial costs in green buildings?

Premium materials
Lower wages
Simpler regulations

💡 Hint: Think about what might make a building more environmentally compliant.

Question 2

True or False: Operational savings in green buildings include higher maintenance costs.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the benefits of lower resource consumption.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate a scenario where the initial costs of a green building are ₹3,000 per square meter with an annual savings of ₹250. Calculate the payback period and discuss whether this investment seems financially sound.

💡 Hint: Use the payback period formula: Initial Cost / Annual Savings to find the answer.

Challenge 2 Hard

Imagine you are presenting to a city council about shifting to green buildings. Outline a convincing argument that includes both initial costs and long-term benefits including societal impacts.

💡 Hint: Highlight both financial viability and broader benefits like health and sustainability when crafting your argument.

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