Practice Operational Savings - Economics of Sustainable Construction - Sustainable and Green Construction
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are operational savings in green buildings?

💡 Hint: Think about where a building spends money on operations.

Question 2 Easy

Name one non-monetary benefit of green buildings.

💡 Hint: Consider the impact on people living or working in the buildings.

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Question 1

What is one expected operational saving when building green?

Increased upfront costs
Lower maintenance costs
Higher energy consumption

💡 Hint: Consider how maintenance expenses might change with building materials.

Question 2

True or False: Lifecycle savings are lower in green buildings compared to conventional ones.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what proactively managed buildings save over time.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A green building incurs an initial cost of ₹2,200 and has operational savings of ₹120 per year. Calculate the NPV over 10 years assuming a discount rate of 5%.

💡 Hint: You will need to discount the future savings to their present value.

Challenge 2 Hard

Consider a local government building project focusing on sustainability. Assess the implications of operational savings on public health and city expenses over a decade.

💡 Hint: Think about how healthier individuals can influence community costs.

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