Historic artefacts must be properly preserved if they are to be transmitted to future
generations. Indeed, several methodologies and guidelines that aim to safeguard artefacts …

This study presents a seven-step algorithm for hourly setpoint calculation of museums'
indoor temperature (T i) and relative humidity (RH i) integrating collection requirements …

In the 20th century, museum indoor climates have been conditioned ever more strictly,
sometimes beyond guidelines, allowing no fluctuations at all. Among other effects, this has …

In this paper a new dynamic simulation model for the building energy performance analysis
of multi-enclosed thermal zones, where rigid air temperature and humidity conditions must …

Museums are major energy consumers amongst buildings, especially if they are housed in
historical constructions. Museums usually present high energy demand for the air …

In order to prevent damage to painted wooden panels from the cultural heritage sector,
curators and conservators must provide the hygroscopic and thermal conditions necessary …

This research addresses the issue of the heritage preventive conservation in the perspective
of energy sustainability, for contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development …

This article evaluates the energy performance of the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of
Chicago and provides suggestions for optimizing its energy performance and the …

The ruins of medieval Episcopal Castle of Haapsalu in Estonia are planned to be taken into
use as a museum. Due to conservational, architectural or economic reasons, it is difficult or …

Museums are often located in historical buildings. To provide suitable housing in a historical
building for a museum, these buildings are usually adapted to suit the need for object …