Join us to explore the challenges of environmental management in cultural heritage

Cool Under Pressure: HVAC, Collection Care and the Climate Challenge

Sustainability and the reduction of carbon emissions are pressing issues for organisations across the cultural heritage sector. The traditional reliance on energy-intensive HVAC systems to maintain strict environmental storage conditions has become increasingly unsustainable and organisations are seeking ways to reduce energy consumption while still ensuring the long-term preservation of the collections in their care.

Established in 2024, the UK-based HVAC Shutdown Group emerged as a community-driven response to challenges and knowledge gaps around this subject, with heritage professionals sharing expertise and experience, and developing solutions together.

This conference looks to build on this and address both the practical and theoretical challenges of working with existing buildings housing heritage collections, while building capacity for more sustainable and cost-effective practices. It will showcase innovative approaches to reducing energy consumption; centre discussions on safeguarding historic collections; encourage collaboration across the cultural heritage community; and strengthen the existing network for professional committed to a greener, more sustainable future for collections.

Description supplied by the event organiser.