Lighting systems

Danielle Allard <danielle.allard<-a t->civilisations< . >ca> writes

>Still, I don't feel
>comfortable with making a decision on the actual lighting system to
>propose.  Has anyone had any experience working with architects
>regarding the same issue?  What kind of specifications are most
>important and shouldn't be overlooked?   Would hiring a lighting
>engineer be the way to go? Any advice would be welcome.

One resource available is "Museum Exhibit Lighting, An
Interdisciplinary Approach:  Conservation, Design, and Technology,"
the publication from the workshop presented by the National Park
Service and AIC at the 1997 AIC Annual Meeting.  A compilation of
nearly 60 articles by experts in the field of museum lighting, this
publication provides essential information on: terms and
specifications; theory and guidelines; design and mitigation
applications;  case studies; resources; and a bibliography.
Designed for conservators, exhibit designers, preparators, curators,
and architects, this training manual will help museum professionals
gain an understanding of recent technological advances in museum
lighting and provide information on how preservation of museum
collections is being affected by these developments.  The material
focuses on achieving a successful balance between collections use
and preservation.

Copies of this publication are available through AIC, 1717 K St.,
NW, Suite 301, Washington, DC 20006; 202-452-9545.  300 pages; $25
(plus $9 U.S. postage and handling) supplied 3-hole drilled and
shrink-wrapped; binder not included.  Orders must be prepaid by
check or money order made out to AIC. For more information or
details on overseas orders, please contact AIC.

Sarah Brooks
Communizations and Outreach Coordinator
AIC

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