Microbial Life on Façades

By Georg Gärtner and Wolfgang Karl Hofbauer

This book provides a detailed overview of the microorganisms that form the initial growth on the exterior fa ades of buildings. It deals with the ecophysiological properties that characterize the basic conditions under which these microorganisms can occur on fa ades. In addition to an identification key for the types and forms of microorganisms, this book provides a detailed description of the individual organisms, stating their ecological range. Furthermore, the various ecological parameters are discussed in short chapters. Measures to prevent and combat the colonization of fa ades with microorganisms are also addressed.

Specialists (architects, construction experts), builders, scientists and master students can find all the information they need on facade algae and fungi here.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3662548313
• ISBN13: 9783662548318
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Springer Spektrum
• Length: 323 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.7" x 9.3"