The Dangers of Installing Air Conditioning in Historic Buildings

Padfield, Tim (1987) The Dangers of Installing Air Conditioning in Historic Buildings. In: Old cultures in new worlds. 8th ICOMOS General Assembly and International Symposium. Programme report - Compte rendu. US/ICOMOS, Washington, pp. 432-439. [Book Section]

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Abstract (in English)

When air conditioning is installed in a historic structure a large difference in temperature and in water vapour concentration develops across the walls and roof during certain times of the year. There is then a serious danger of condensation and of soluble salt movement within the wall.

Item Type:	Book Section
Authors:	Authors Email Padfield, Tim UNSPECIFIED
Languages:	English
Keywords:	historic building; air conditioning; temperature; threats
Subjects:	E. CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 03. Monuments G. DETERIORATION > 02. Causes of deterioration
ICOMOS Special Collection:	Scientific Symposium (ICOMOS General Assemblies)
ICOMOS Special Collection Volume:	1987, 8th
Depositing User:	Jose Garcia
Date Deposited:	28 Jan 2011 17:47
Last Modified:	28 Jan 2011 17:47
URI:	https://openarchive.icomos.org/id/eprint/731

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