SAVING ENERGY, SAVING ARTWORKS: THE USE OF LIGHT EMMITTING DIODES AND LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEMS IN ART MUSEUMS
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Authors
Hines, Alexandra J.
Issue Date
2014
Type
Capstone
Language
en
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Abstract
The focus of Saving Energy, Saving Artworks are the energy-efficient lighting technologies, light emitting diodes (LED) and lighting controls, and their implementation in art museums. In these pages both technologies are researched in regards to energy savings and preventive conservation. Both were found to have strong benefits for saving energy. Controls have valuable benefits for preventive conservation, while the photochemical damage caused by LEDs is equivalent to or slightly better than traditional museum lighting. The future of LEDs is promising, as they are not limited by the same constraints as traditional forms of lighting. Control systems also show potential for revolutionizing museum lighting. Both of these technologies require proper research in order to be implemented properly. This thesis can be used as a basis towards a greater knowledge of LEDs and lighting controls.