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Nearly Zero Energy Buildings and Proliferation of Microorganisms: A Current Issue for Highly Insulated and Airtight Building Envelopes

By Elisa Di Giuseppe (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Year
2013
ISBN
978-3-319-02355-7, 978-3-319-02356-4
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-02356-4
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2219729 bytes)
Series
SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
Edition
1
Pages
94\99
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-10-31 03:10:52
Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings); Building Cons

Description

This book provides a concise review of the thermo-physical phenomena which regulate heat and moisture transportation in Nearly Zero Energy Buildings envelopes, and their relationship with the growth of biological organisms. It describes the main microorganisms proliferating on contemporary building elements and within buildings. It also states the consequences of biological growth on durability, aesthetics and human health; and provides the main methods for the analytical and experimental evaluation of proliferation. Finally, through the review of recent developments, remedial actions to counter the biological phenomenon are examined, and an outline is provided for future innovations in a field not yet widely investigated.

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