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G. Patin (University of Amsterdam) An enhanced optical micro-fading device for risk assessment of colour change

P. van Laar (CWI, Rijksmuseum) Intact - 3d visualisation of the interior of art objects through ct scans 

Dr. I. Joosten (Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands) & Prof. Dr. G. T. Davies (Vrije Universiteit) The origin of the gold leaf of the golden coach 

Paul van Duin is Head of Furniture Conservation and chair of the Rijksmuseum climate working group. Sustainability is one of the key priorities of the Rijksmuseum. The energy required to maintain the present climate specifications equals that of a small village. Much research has been carried out internationally to determine how far these can be relaxed without creating risk of damage. Because every object is different, this has not yet resulted in clear guidelines. Since 1,5 years the Rijksmuseum has a unique working group where conservators and engineers collaborate to advise the directors on how to save energy, both within the present climate specifications, but also by exploring the possibilities to broaden these in a safe way. The presentation gives an overview of the development of the present specifications, research carried out on wooden panels, and the approach of the climate working group.