Evaluating and Optimizing the Indoor Environment Quality of Historical Museums in UAE
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2016-11
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The British University in Dubai (BUiD)
Abstract
With the important role of museums in preserving the history for future
generations in different societies, ancient historical artifacts are the main
factor differentiating the indoor environments of museums from all other
buildings environments.
This study identifies the current on going practices of UAE historical
museums indoor environments in terms of artifact safety and preservation,
intelligence and integration level of the different components, as well as the
sustainability levels of the museums.
Surveys, on site measurements, as well as software simulations
experiments were adopted for methodology, following the SOBANE strategy
(Screening, Observation, Analysis and Expertise). These stages were
implemented on three case study museums selected from Dubai and
Sharjah.
Based on the evaluation result, further enhancement methods was proposed
and assessed. The proposed solutions were framed within the museum
parameters, considering the requirements for collection preservation, human
health and comfort, as well as energy efficiency and intelligent components.
This paper aimed to involve the museum sector in the current concern of
energy saving practices in the country, by adopting sustainable methods and
increasing the efficiency of the environments as well as the building life
cycle, which is a main concern for the historical areas.
This study is hoped to serve as a reference future guide for different
museum’s officials in the UAE to benefit from the information provided, and
the evaluation results, in order to adopt strategies enhancing the indoor
quality and energy performance of different museum projects across UAE.
Proposals, when possible were assessed in IESVE simulation software to
quantify the energy reduction rates and evaluate the efficiency of
implementation and the level of enhancements achieved.
Study results included reduction of 89% in light electricity, and overall 27.5%
reduction in total electricy. Proposals were modeled and assesst with
99.62% accuracy from existing building.
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indoor environment quality, United Arab Emirates (UAE), historical museums, sustainable methods, energy performance