Data analysis methods for decarbonisation of built environment - A multi-scale perspective

Building sector is one of the most resource consuming sectors at the EU level. If we consider the whole life cycle impact of a building, from materials extracted, manufacturing processes of construction products, construction, operation and maintenance, we can clearly understand how design and operation choices for the built environment have profound implications in terms of sustainability from the environmental, economic and social standpoint. The definition of feasible decarbonisation paths and sustainability transitions for the built environment is a priority today and building renovation strategies can act in synergy with new economic and technological development paradigms to achieve both short-term goals (i.e. economic growth and employment) and long-term goals (i.e. decarbonisation, resource efficiency and sustainability). The research presented concentrates on the identification of the most relevant data analysis processes and techniques to respond to practical technical questions and to support decision-making in the built environment, at multiple scales. The research aims to highlight the possibility to join the micro-scale view of technological and behavioural problems in buildings and the macro-scale view of the building stock in order to solve strategic problems at market and policy levels, through system thinking.