Museum Conservation: Preserving More Than Art
It can take a lot of energy and sophisticated building systems to conserve art. Artwork is fragile, and humidity, temperature and light must be maintained at optimal levels in order to preserve it. For these reasons, art museums have never been all that sustainable. To complicate matters, contemporary museums often have elaborate architectural forms commensurate with their impressive collections that, at first glance, may seem to focus on built form rather than practical concerns like energy conservation.
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