Question 1

The life cycle costing and carbon footprint approach for building design and construction is a more sustainable approach than the traditional approach.

(a) Discuss how could such an approach benefit a real estate developer and investor e.g. City Development Limited, in its development and investment of properties.  

(b) Explain FIVE (5) challenges in conducting life cycle costing calculations.  

Question 2

Your client is constructing two blocks of twenty storey condominium. Advise on the following:

(a) Discuss FIVE (5) possible sustainable design features suitable for this condominium development. (10 marks)

(b) Discuss FIVE (5) possible sustainable construction practices suitable for this condominium development. (10 marks)

(c) Explain the challenges in integrating sustainable design and sustainable construction. (5 marks)