This assessment represents 40% and is related to Unit Learning Outcome 5. Please choose ONE of the following topics and write an essay (minimum 1,500 words, excluding references): 

1: Whole life cost implications of green non-residential buildings 

Whole life cost implications of prefabricated buildings 

Whole life cost implications of green retrofit buildings You are expected to search literatures and write an essay in the form of mini literature review.

 Identify and describe the major cost components in different phases of a building’s life cycle 

 

 Discuss the cost implications from a whole life perspective 

 

(Discuss how these cost implications impact the relevant decision-making processes