The present work reviews studies with information on the effects of water by itself on stones
of the built environment both to assess the impact of this substance and to discuss possible …

Biofilm deterioration and biofilm protection should be considered as different aspects of the
complex interactions between microbes and the surfaces of outdoor heritage (eg stones …

In the last decades, many researchers investigated the relation between environmental
pollution and the degradation phenomena on the built heritage, because of their rapid …

Diyarbakır'ın Silvan İlçesi, geleneksel kent kültürünün soyut ve somut unsurlarını barındıran
bir yerleşimdir. 1990 yılında Silvan surları koruma alanı oluşturulmasına rağmen, Silvan …

Understanding the impact of sessile communities on underlying materials is of paramount
importance in stone conservation. Up until now, the critical role of subaerial biofilms (SABs) …

The use of stone materials in cultural heritage and architecture represents a practice that
has its roots in ancient times. Stone buildings, depending on the construction materials and …

The village house located in the Mersin Kanlıdivane archaeological site is one of the oldest
settlements in the ruins, built in the second century. The house is mainly built of a yellowish …

Water is becoming one of the most critical strategic challenges for any country. Egypt has
numerous water resources, the most notable being the Nile River. Egypt must seek …

Temperature change in soils and its possible effects date back to 20th century where
temperature difference between laboratory and field for sampling made researchers …

1 A desiccated dual-species subaerial biofilm reprograms its metabolism and affects water
dynamics in limestone Villa F.*, Ludwi Page 1 1 A desiccated dual-species subaerial biofilm …