This is a web page version of our monthly email with links for more information. (Typically updated the beginning of each month). Check the overall schedule for a current list of this year’s meetings and benchmarking program milestones.
This Month’s Shared Practice Meeting
Using Automation Technology for Museum Climate Control and Energy Management
Shared Practice Meeting (One-hour Zoom call)
April 28, 2026:12:00 pm EDT / 8:00 am PDT / 4:00 pm CET
Traditional climate control in cultural institutions maintains conditions at constant levels, but at a high energy cost. This session presents how research at Eindhoven University of Technology shows that dynamic climate control enables museums and archives to reduce energy use while improving preventive conservation. Real-world case studies from leading museums show energy savings of 30–70% in air handling alongside enhanced climate performance.
The barrier to moving away from the ‘ideal’ 70˚C / 50% RH isn’t just aged hardware, but also confidence in results and the complexity of implementation. In this session, Rick Kramer (CEO, Dyseco) presents two case studies that illustrate the potential shift to flexible climate control that balances collection preservation and energy efficiency.
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts on our shared practice survey on this topic as a starting point for the discussion.
Other Meetings of Interest
Next Month’s Shared Practice Meeting
May 26, 2026: 12:00 pm EDT/9:00 am PDT
Facility Condition Assessments (Tentative)
Click here for a recurring calendar placeholder for 2026 shared practice meetings
IAMFA Online
https://www.iamfa.org/iamfa-online
IFMA Museum/Cultural Institutions Council
https://mcic.ifma.org/upcoming-events/
Cultural Safeguard Alliance
https://www.culturalsafeguardalliance.org/events
Benchmarking Program Updates
Final reports for the 2025 Cultural Facilities Benchmarking Program have been published – late data submissions have been included due to US government shutdown. Contact us if you have any trouble with access.
Enhancements for the 2026 program are being planned and your input is welcome at any of the Steering Committee meetings on the schedule or by email. We will be getting started in April.
Review Webinar: How to Get Started with Data Entry
April 14, 2026: 12:00 pm EDT/9:00 am PDT
Register here
Contact us if you would like learn more about the 2026 program.
Additional Support
We provide additional support services on data integration/assembly, using metrics, special studies and strategic facility planning. Schedule a no-sales chat to discuss your situation.
Other News & Announcements
- Did You Miss a Shared Practice Meeting in 2025? Some were recorded and are available in the articles section of our website: https://facilityissues.com/articles/ along with other resources we provide.
- 1:1 calls available with any benchmarking participant and anyone interested in the program. Schedule now if you wish to discuss your results, challenges with any issues, or just to chat about your situation.
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