Climate control in historic houses

Gepubliceerd op 07-12-2009
Laatst gewijzigd op 11-12-2009

ICN Masterclass 3-5 March 2010

This masterclass is organized by the Netherlands Institute for Cultural Heritage and focuses on the practice and discussion of a risk based decision making model for climate control. The steps include valuation of collection and building, analysis of the possibilities the building offers, collection needs and control over the indoor climate. From valuation to the development and planning of options for climate risk mitigation.Participants practise each stage of this approach by working, discussing and studying in a real historic house with its collection. The course emphasizes on communication and teamwork.

The workshop methodology
The program combines theory and practice through lectures, case studies and practical exercises. High level interaction between participants and instructors is encouraged.

Subjects covered

• Methodology for valuation of (moveable) collection and buildings using Significance 2.0 as a starting point.
• Basic building physics relevant to museum building (thermal and moisture effects).
• Fundamentals of deterioration processes: the effects of temperature, humidity, light and air pollutants on the durability of materials, alone, in composites and in the museum building itself.
• Fundamentals of air conditioning technology, including energy saving and simple methods, all the way towards doing absolutely nothing.
• Validity, influence and scope of the standards that specify the ideal, or the acceptable, museum environment.
• Cooperation between mechanical equipment and architecture to optimize the climatic stability of monumental buildings.

Supervisors
Bart Ankersmit, Netherlands Institute for Cultural Heritage
Poul Klenz Larsen, National Museum of Denmark

Tutors / instructors
Agnes Brokerhof, Netherlands Institute for Cultural Heritage
Marc Stappers, Cultural Heritage Agency
Henk Schellen, Technical University Eindhoven

Organization
The Netherlands Institute for Cultural Heritage (ICN)
Gabriël Metsustraat 8 - 1070 KA Amsterdam - The Netherlands
angeniet.boeve@icn.nl - www.icn.nl

Location
Kasteel Amerongen
Drostestraat 20 - 3958 BK Amerongen - The Netherlands
www.kasteelamerongen.nl

Dates
3 March – 5 March 2010 (3 days), 9 am – 5 pm

Participants / enrollment limit
The course is designed for 20 participants with responsibilities and/or experience in indoor climate. There are no specific qualifications needed by participants. The course starts at a fundamental level. 

Payment
You will receive an invoice with the written confirmation of your registration. The participation fee must be credited to our account at least four weeks before commencement of the course. If payment is not received in time, we cannot guarantee your participation. Participants will be sent a reader and further details on the course.
The price includes materials, coffee, tea and lunch. Accomodation is not included in the course fee.

Cancellation
In the event of cancellation up to four weeks prior to the commencement date of the course, the course fee minus 10% (administration costs) will be refunded to your account. In the event of cancellation between four and one week(s) prior to the commencement date, 50% is charged. In case of cancellation from one week prior to the commencement of the course, the complete course fee is charged.
Only written cancellations can be accepted. Absence and interim termination of the course does not entitle you to a refund.
The Netherlands Institute for Cultural Heritage has the right to cancel the course in case of insufficient interest. In this case, the course fees already paid will be refunded in full. 

Proof of participation
At the end of the course, proof of participation is issued providing that a minimum of 80% of the course is attended.  

Working language: English
Course fee: € 595,-

Registration:
sent the registration form to angeniet.boeve@icn.nl or by fax to +31 (0)20 3054 600 

Candidates’ applications must be received by 1 February 2010

Application form - ICN-Masterclass Climate control in historic houses - March 2010 - PDF

Flyer ICN-Masterclass Climate control historic houses - March 2010 - PDF