Cross-post from the conservation dist-list:  
 
In a message dated 2/4/2008 6:10:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
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Date: 31  Jan 2008
From: Sarah Price <sprice [at] rogersark__org>
Subject:  Enclosing historic house in glass-walled structure

Although this  question addresses museum design, I am asking about it in 
regards to the  collections care ramifications.

Our museum is planning a major  expansion and one of the design ideas that is 
under discussion (sometimes  argument) is enclosing our
historic brick home within a larger glass-walled  structure. The historic 
house is a guided tour exhibit of period decor  complete with appropriate 
collections objects. The discussion wages over the  design impact as well as the 
environmental protection for the house versus  creating a potentially harmful 
"micro climate," etc. Has anyone had good/bad  experiences managing environmental 
controls within glass walls or structures,  especially with collections 
objects involved? 
Sarah Price
Curator of  Collections
Rogers Historical  Museum

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