The impact that decisions made early in the design and construction processes can have on building operational costs. Provide an example of a new process, building component, or technology that could theoretically be used on a project to reduce operational costs for a building. Explain why this example approach should reduce operational costs. Also provide an example concern or consideration that would have to be carefully addressed or managed in the design/construction process to ensure that the proposed approach would actually provide savings during operation.

(but plausible answer required for credit) Example process, building component, or technology that could be used to reduce operational costs:

Explanation as to why this should reduce operational costs:

Concern or consideration that would have to be carefully addressed or managed to ensure that the change would actually reduce operational costs: