Indoor environment and conservation in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp, Belgium

Gysels, Kristin; Delalieux, Filip; Deutsch, Felix; Grieken, R. Van; Camuffo, Dario; Bernardi, Adriana; Sturaro, Giovanni; Busse, Hans Jürgen; Wieser, Monika

doi:10.1016/j.culher.2004.02.002

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“…When compared, the obtained fungal concentrations noted in this study were considerably lower than those observed in like studies (Aira et al 2007;Wlazło et al 2008;Zielińska-Jankiewicz et al 2008). This could be due to the air-conditioning system, which delivers air of low biological load in addition to the fact that the measurements were carried out during winter, a period in which fungal spores are less abundant in the air than other seasons (Gysels et al 2004).…”

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Microbial contamination of storerooms at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum

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Biodeterioration of heritage collections caused by microorganisms is a worldwide problem. To avoid degradation caused by biological contaminants transported into the indoor environment by air, proper bioaerosol protection is required. The aim of this study was to assess the level of microbial contamination of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum collection based on qualitative and quantitative analyses of bacteria and fungi isolated from the atmosphere and settled dust of museum storerooms. The obtained results demonstrated that a correctly operated air-conditioning system and limiting the number of visitors in the studied storerooms can significantly inhibit microbial contamination of the air and decrease deposition of bacterial and fungal particulates on exhibit surfaces. The performed analyses confirm that an aerobiological assessment of museum premises is a useful tool in their hygienic evaluation and, if necessary, in decision-making regarding interventions to minimize biological decay of collections.

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“…Although some joint chemical-physical and microbiological studies aiming at air quality monitoring have been carried out in museums (Camuffo et al 1999(Camuffo et al , 2001Gysels et al 2004), case studies considering all these investigations in archives and libraries have been carried out in few researches (Mandrioli et al 2003).…”

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Chemical–physical and Microbiological Measurements for Indoor Air Quality Assessment at the Ca’ Granda Historical Archive, Milan (Italy)

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Vecchi

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In a few cases, atmospheric particulate matter characterization was taken into account together with aerobiological monitoring but never in an archive. The aim of this study was to estimate the air quality, by means of both chemical-physical and microbiological studies, at the Ca' Granda Historical Archive (Milan, Italy) that houses an important collection of documents from the 12th century. Temperature and relative humidity were measured in the rooms. Particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations were quantified and the chemical composition, in terms of ionic components, elements, and carbonaceous fraction (total, organic, and elemental carbon) determined. The gaseous pollutants NO 2 , SO 2 , and O 3 and indoor acidity were also measured. Aerobiological monitoring (aerobic heterotrophic bacteria and fungi) was performed as volumes stored in the Archive were composed of organic materials, a potential energy and carbon source. In this paper, we present our findings and propose some guidelines for a better preservation of the documents.

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“…Technological advances, such as thermography [19,20], allowed for a better understanding of building envelopes. Comparisons between historic and new building techniques [19,21], indoor air condition analyses [22][23][24], and inhabitants' surveys were also introduced during that time [21,25].…”

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Energy efficiency and thermal comfort in historic buildings: A review

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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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a b s t r a c tIn recent years, energy efficiency and thermal comfort in historic buildings have become high-interest topics among scholars. Research has demonstrated that retrofitting buildings to current energy efficiency and thermal comfort standards is essential for improving sustainability and energy performance and for maintaining built heritage of historic structures. This study is an extensive overview of the literature surrounding this topic. This paper summarizes the different methods and techniques that have been used around the world to achieve performance refurbishments. Articles are organized based on the different building types used as case studies (residential, religious, academic and palace, museums, libraries and theaters, urban areas, and others). The results reveal that residential, religious and museum building types, especially from the last two centuries, have been most often used as case studies. Moreover, Europe, particularly Italy, is leading the research. The aim of this note is to demonstrate the feasibility of maintaining built heritage values of historic buildings while achieving significant improvements in their energy efficiency and thermal comfort.

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Indoor environment and conservation in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp, Belgium

Cited by 108 publications

References 13 publications

Microbial contamination of storerooms at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum

Microbial contamination of storerooms at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum

Chemical–physical and Microbiological Measurements for Indoor Air Quality Assessment at the Ca’ Granda Historical Archive, Milan (Italy)

Energy efficiency and thermal comfort in historic buildings: A review

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