Lifecycle Cost
Whole-life cost analysis per ISO 15686-5
Verified module: SI units, SBC-referenced, deterministic, with documented verification metadata.
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Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| Discount Rate | decimal |
| Study Period | years |
| Maintenance Escalation | decimal/yr |
| Energy Escalation | decimal/yr |
| Sensitivity Range | decimal |
| LCC Components (JSON array) | — |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does the Lifecycle Cost calculator do?
- Whole-life cost analysis per ISO 15686-5. It references ISO 15686-5.
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the Lifecycle Cost calculator use?
- The Lifecycle Cost calculator references ISO 15686-5.
- What inputs does the Lifecycle Cost calculator need?
- The Lifecycle Cost calculator takes 6 inputs: Discount Rate (decimal), Study Period (years), Maintenance Escalation (decimal/yr), Energy Escalation (decimal/yr), Sensitivity Range (decimal), LCC Components (JSON array).
- Is the Lifecycle Cost calculator verified?
- Lifecycle Cost is a verified module: SI units, SBC-referenced, deterministic, with documented verification metadata. Like all Insha by Schnell outputs, its results require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.