Table 5.

Consolidation of SLR factors mentioned in Samarasekara et al. (2024) 

FactorsNo. of sources
Maintenance cost59
Disposal/end-of-life cost57
Operation cost/renewal cost57
Construction cost55
Residual value46
Time value of money38
Upfront acquisition cost35
Discount rate32
Period of analysis29
Building life27
Government regulations/ fees20
Income generated from the asset18
Materials availability/ service life17
Taxation17
Inflation16
Building type/ functionality15
Environmental impact evaluation14
Building element/ orientation13
Maintenance frequency13
Gross floor area12
Replacement frequency12
Risk allowances12
Waste management cost11
Design inputs10
Environmental cost10
Location9
Number of floors/ Height/ level above and below ground9
Nominal cost9
Rate of interest9
Carbon sequestration8
Construction technology8
Context or purpose determined by stakeholders8
Energy saving measures and cost7
Real cost7
Legislative, statutory or economic changes6
Estimated annual occupancy hours5
Externalities4
Green building certification cost4
Shape of facility4
Technology and tools3
Consideration of design alternatives2
Continuity of supply chain2
Level of uncertainty2
Renewable resources used2
Variations in various costs2
Demand and supply of materials1
Fire resistance1
Foreign exchange1
Insurances1
Method of financing1
Seismic resistance1

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