1.1.2. Operational Savings

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are operational savings in green buildings?

   Hint

   Think about where a building spends money on operations.

2. 2.

   Name one non-monetary benefit of green buildings.

   Hint

   Consider the impact on people living or working in the buildings.

3. 3.

   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.

4. 4.

   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.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.