MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES
A ccording to a white paper by The National Gallery on Improving the Environment (Joseph Padfield, Steve Vandyke and Dawson Carr March 2013) controlling the environment within an institution is a complicated and expensive operation. In addition, the cost of the energy n eeded to achieve an appropriate level of environmental control had been increasing rapidly, as has the requirement to reduce the overall carbon footprint of the Gallery.
To overcome these issues and to comply with t he obligations to reduce CO 2 emissions, galleries n eed to think smart. Checking and monitoring a ir quality is inexpensive, and the solution may b e as simple as opening or closing a window occasionally. Installing proper air quality control systems, if required, can quickly be paid for through more efficient energy management, i ncreased productivity, lower employee turnover a nd a more attractive environment for visitors, s taff and the artworks.
Philip Hudson, chairman, The Circles of Art says: ”Paintings are the visual testimony of our cultural journey through the centuries, an insight into the, fashions, beliefs and social customs of the times. Therefore, they must be protected for future generations. All galleries large and small
bear the responsibility to be vigilant in preserving o ur treasures. Each time the damage or loss of these magnificent or even humble works occurs it erodes a little bit of our history.”
I ntelligent Building Energy Management System (BEMS) are widely deployed in many buildings and have helped many galleries and museums to protect artworks from the rigours o f the environment while improving energy efficiency and saving costs.
T he precision-controlled indoor environment p rovides a gallery’s estate team with optimal controls over heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), lights and blinds. In addition to providing a smart controlled environment for a gallery, it also achieves significant cost savings as w ell as a reduction in CO2 emissions.
Estate managers can maintain an accurate view of a building’s climate and energy performance patterns on site or through simple and user- friendly monitoring systems that can be accessed r emotely over the internet, which means a site c an be managed wherever the estate team is located.
Temperature and humidity levels can be maintained at specific points throughout the d ay which may be needed to help preserve more
f ragile works and for the comfort of visitors. By pinpointing where and how energy is being used, managers can make informed decisions on energy efficiency measures, while still making sure the conditions are the most suitable for housing p recious works of art.
S aving on energy costs can free up
fi nances which can be reinvested into gallery improvements or the acquisition of new artwork. The procurement of rarer pieces also becomes that much easier if a museum or gallery can offer t he best possible environment for hosting works. Other cultural establishments, such as concert halls and opera houses have also achieved significant benefits from lowering energy consumption and reducing their CO 2 footprint. By implementing an integrated digital solution these buildings can not only cut costs, but also regulate temperature and humidity to p rovide well-balanced acoustics for performers and the audience. Intelligent Building Energy M anagement Systems enable organisations to create environments that look after and care for the individuals in the building as well as protect and care for our cultural heritage with technology that can be cost justified and supports a sustainable future.
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