Microbial Life on Facades. 2021. illus. (col.). XI, 323 p. gr8vo. Paper bd.

This book provides a detailed overview of the microorganisms that form the initial growth on the exterior façades of buildings. It deals with the ecophysiological properties that characterize the basic conditions under which these microorganisms can occur on façades. 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 façades 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.

Contents:
Front Matter
Pages i-xi

Introduction
Wolfgang Karl Hofbauer, Georg Gärtner
Pages 1-5

Tools and Methods
Wolfgang Karl Hofbauer, Georg Gärtner
Pages 7-27

Aerophytic Organisms Colonizing Façades: Diversity, Taxonomy and Ecophysiology
Wolfgang Karl Hofbauer, Georg Gärtner
Pages 29-191

Assessment of Organisms and Environmental Factors of the Façade Habitat
Wolfgang Karl Hofbauer, Georg Gärtner
Pages 193-225

Reducing Microbial Growth
Wolfgang Karl Hofbauer, Georg Gärtner
Pages 227-231

Back Matter
Pages 233-323