Using Automation for Climate Control & Energy Management

How familiar are you with the Climate Classes (Class AA, A1, B, etc.) in the ASHRAE Handbook chapter for Museums? Select Very familiar and already implemented Interested but unsure how to apply it best Familiar but we still generally follow the 70/50 standard Not too familiar with it

How is your institution currently setting environmental targets? Select Traditional risk-based by collection/material sensitivity/loan requirements Balance of respect for collection and environmental footprint Balance of respect for collection and energy cost management Mostly driven by mechanical limits of existing systems Not sure

What best describes your institutions near-term (2026-7) goal? Select Minimize risk to collection Improve preservation stability Reduce energy use / cost Replace aging BAS/HVAC infrastructure Improve reporting and defensibility Reduce alarms and operator burden Support sustainability / decarbonization goals

Comments on your policy/objectives

What age is your HVAC equipment? Select Pre-1990 1990u20132005 2006u20132015 2016 or newer A mix of the above

What is your current BMS backbone infrastructure? Select Legacy 2-wire/Serial Modern Ethernet/IP Hybrid Not sure

What is your primary Control Method? Select Manual seasonal setpoint adjustments (few times a year) Static flat-line control (~70 F / 50% RH) Automated/smart flexible logic Other, please specify

Comments on your system and controls

What are your concerns with using or moving to automated, flexible climate controls?

Pushback from Art Lenders or Conservators
Confidence in the environmental performance
Risk of rapid fluctuations or mechanical failure
Limitations of our current legacy hardware and software
Lack of staff time to implement
Lack of staff expertise to properly use/manage
Vendor dependence
Lack of budget/approval to implement
Issues with sensor calibration / placement needed for system
Cybersecurity / IT concerns
Concern about adding complexity to our systems
Not clear what the benefits will be in my situation
Other (please note in comments)

Comments or lessons learned on use of smart systems

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