Microbial life on Façades

by Wolfgang Karl Hofbauer and Georg Gartner

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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.


  • ISBN13 9783662548318
  • Publish Date 11 March 2021
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country DE
  • Imprint Springer Spektrum
  • Edition 1st ed. 2021
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 323
  • Language English