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November 16, 2022Applied SciencesOpen Access

Assessment of the Suitability of Non-Air-Conditioned Historical Buildings for Artwork Conservation: Comparing the Microclimate Monitoring in Vasari Corridor and La Specola Museum in Florence

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Randomized trial assesses microclimate suitability for artwork preservation in historical museums, suggesting energy-efficient solutions.

This research aims to assess the suitability of non-air-conditioned historical buildings for the preservation of artworks.
Analyzed indoor microclimate data from Vasari Corridor and La Specola Museum in Florence over one year.
Monitored indoor air temperature and relative humidity according to standards for artworks preservation.
Compared results with historical climate data to evaluate control measures.
All monitored rooms are unsuitable for preserving exhibits without air-conditioning systems.
Evidence shows that hygrothermal control based on historical climate can minimize energy consumption.
Energy needs for preservation can be significantly reduced by utilizing wider acceptable ranges for control.

Sciurpi et al. (2022) studied this question.

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