A multilevel and multiscale method to optimize the sustainable construction works

The nature of the sustainable approach in the construction management is complex, because of the large number of involved components and relationships between disciplines, objects, phases of the life cycle, aspects and variables of any project or construction works process. The paper reports on the research focused on the development of inductive, logical / operational guidelines, managing the single variables in an integrated vision supported by holistic tools. The aim is to contribute to the research and the practice to optimize the sustainable management of construction works, giving transparent answer to the search of the best technical solutions and design strategies in a large sustainable perspective. The identification of a multi-scale and multilevel strategy supporting the decision-making process, focused on key targets / criteria / indicators with respect to the energy, environmental, social and economic performances, is applied to “Città Studi Sustainable Campus”. The project is promoted by the Politecnico di Milano and the University of Milan to transform the university district into a model part of the city in terms of quality of life and environmental sustainability. It is also member of the ISCN (International Sustainable Campus Network www.international-sustainable-campusnetwork. org) and inserted in the European Peripheria framework (http://peripheria.eu).