The Impact of Climatological Factors on the Multifaceted and Multisystemic Deficiencies of Building Anatomy

Abstract

The construction industry has long been a significant area of human endeavour, and environmental degradation has been recognised as a specific factor contributing to defects in buildings. Defects in building can be multi-faceted and multi-systemic. Considerable focus has been placed on the possibility of mitigating the effect of climate change by decreasing human-caused emissions of greenhouse gases. Nevertheless, it is also acknowledged that built environments will be vulnerable to some effects of environmental degradation. The durability of buildings worldwide differs significantly, although it is generally expected that buildings ought to possess a lifespan of several decades. The process of weathering causes the deterioration of building materials, which, if not addressed, can result in an accelerated rate and potentially more severe deterioration. Modifications to maintenance schedules could accommodate slight alterations to the rate of degradation. Nevertheless, in order to achieve substantial enhancements in the pace of degradation, it may be necessary to make changes. On a global scale, the occurrence of any novel degradation mechanisms seems improbable. Yet, sometime in the future, earlier inconsequential issues may begin to assume importance at the local scale, due to a dearth in regional expertise or awareness. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the influence of climatological factors on defects in buildings. The findings revealed that the primary causes of damage resulting from climate were moisture, fungal growth, mold, blistering, and corrosion. The problems originated from several factors like rain, condensation, atmospheric moisture, water leakage, humidity, high temperatures, UV radiation, dampness, oxygen, salt, and acids.