1.3. Lifecycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does LCCA stand for?

   Hint

   It's about assessing total ownership costs.

2. 2.

   What are operational savings?

   Hint

   It relates to ongoing costs after construction.

3. 3.

   What does LCCA evaluate?

   • Only initial costs
   • Lifecycle costs including operational savings
   • Only operational savings

   Hint

   Think about long-term versus short-term costs.

4. 4.

   True or False: Green buildings have a longer payback period than conventional buildings.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the cost versus savings dynamic.

5. 5.

   A company is deciding between two green building options, one costing ₹2,200 per m² with annual savings of ₹120 and another at ₹2,500 with savings of ₹180. Which offers a better LCCA if both are for 15 years?

   Hint

   Don’t forget to multiply savings by the lifespan!

6. 6.

   Discuss the potential impacts of ignoring non-monetary benefits in the LCCA process for a project.

   Hint

   Consider the holistic impact on society and environment.