BPM301: A car dealership is expanding its business and is considering enlarging its headquarters by adding a flagship: LCC and Sustainable Design and Construction Assignment, SUSS, Singapore

Question 1

A car dealership is expanding its business and is considering enlarging its headquarters by adding a flagship showroom for its cars. This showroom is intended to have a new triple-volume atrium with a glass facade to place their latest car models.

• Explain the meaning of maintainability, and how would it apply in the above scenario.
• Discuss how the application of Life Cycle Costing would help the owner make the above maintainability decisions.

Question 2

“To hit green building targets, Singapore must retrofit ‘many more’ older buildings” – says Minister for National Development.

• Explain and illustrate the need for green buildings.
• Discuss what are the considerations that make retrofitting older buildings more environmentally sustainable than building new ones.

Question 3

• Explain why it is important to implement sustainable design strategies in the early design phase. Give examples.
• Discuss how technological advancements can contribute to sustainability in buildings.