The Effects of Air Pollution on Cultural Heritage

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Hamilton, Ron (Editor), Kucera, Vladimir (Editor), Tidblad, Johan (Editor), Watt, John (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2009.
• Subjects: Environment.; Cultural heritage.; Regional planning.; Urban planning.; City planning.; Building repair.; Buildings > Repair and reconstruction.; Environmental management.; Air pollution.; Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution.; Cultural Heritage.; Environmental Management.; Urbanism.; Building Repair and Maintenance.; Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning.

This book examines the impact of air pollution on cultural heritage materials, which is a serious concern because it can lead to loss of important parts of our history and culture. Damage includes corrosion, bio-degradation and soiling. In recent years, there have been major changes in both the sour...