This article gives a comprehensive overview on potentially harmful algae occurring in the
built environment. Man-made structures provide diverse habitats where algae can grow …

The technical performance assessment of a building is essential for planning maintenance
actions to improve its condition and functionality. The aim of this study is to present a …

Biocide-free renders and coatings for external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS)
are now long-established on the market and contribute notably to the improvement of …

European climate strategy foresees measures to increase energy efficiency,
competitiveness and the energy security of Europe by decreasing energy consumption. As …

Develo** a more energy efficient building stock is the focus of the European energy
policies. Much of the required reduction in energy consumption needs to be achieved …

Abstract The installation of External Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS) enables
to protect building envelope from natural weather effects and increase energy efficiency. As …

The European climate strategy has encouraged the usage of the External Thermal Insulation
Composite System (ETICS) to increase the energy efficiency of external building envelopes …

In recent decades, the sustainable development of the planet has been negatively affected
by a number of factors, including the construction industry. The construction industry …

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the impact of temperature and humidity on external
thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS), resulting in internal stresses and frost …

Given the high energy consumption connected to old buildings and their large
environmental impact, there is a strong need for effective solutions for the building envelope …