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.
