What must be considered in the project budget for a green building project that

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试卷: LEED GA模拟题E[查看]
What must be considered in the project budget for a green building project that would not be part of a conventional project?
A: Contingencies for research of unconventional techniques or materials
B: Selecting only ENERGY STAR appliances
C: Additional time in the schedule for construction
D: Added building equipment to make the building more energy efficient

参考答案: A

本题解释:
Notes:

Reference: Sustainable Building Technical Manual: Part II

A:The manual states project teams should determine relevant design fees and construction costs. Also address:

1. Life-cycle cost analysis
2. Design and cost advice from experienced green building professionals
3. Contingencies for research of unconventional techniques or materials

Life cycle costing is used to evaluate economic performance and takes into account operational and maintenance costs throughout the life of the product.
B:While ENERGY STAR appliances do save more energy compared to non ENERGY STAR appliances, green buildings do not require ENERGY STAR appliances.
C:One of the main potential benefits of IPD is the reduction of construction time due to the extensive planning and changes to project processes. (AIA IPD Guide)
D:Added building equipment to make the building more energy efficient