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Air treatment systems for Culture

Together, we design customized air handling solutions to create and maintain optimum temperature and humidity conditions for the preservation of cultural heritage.

Issues related to environmental variations

Cultural heritage- paintings, sculptures, books, films, archives, etc. - is a priceless treasure that bears witness to our history and identity. However, this heritage is particularly vulnerable to environmental variations.

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Humidity

High humidity encourages the growth of mold and fungi, which degrade organic materials (wood, paper, textiles). Conversely, it can cause paint and wooden objects to dry out and crack.

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Temperature

Sudden changes in temperature cause materials to expand and contract, leading to cracks, delamination and deformation.

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Pollution

Atmospheric pollutants such as sulfur and nitrogen oxides accelerate the oxidation and corrosion of metals and stones. Fine particles can also settle on artwork and tarnish it.

The benefits of installing an air conditioning solution

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Optimal preservation of our heritage: guaranteeing the longevity of our collections and works of art.
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Greater comfort for visitors: Create a pleasant environment conducive to visiting.
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Lower operating costs: optimize energy consumption.

They trust us

CAP on our references

For over 40 years, Cap2i has been contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage by collaborating with numerous references in the cultural sector.

Many parameters to take into account

Air conditioning offers an effective solution for preserving cultural heritage by creating a stable, controlled environment in terms of humidity, temperature and air quality. It is therefore necessary to ask several questions before designing the most suitable solution:

1. Technical questions

  • keyboard_arrow_rightWhat types of materials and works of art should be protected? Paintings, sculptures, textiles, paper...
  • keyboard_arrow_rightWhat is the desired level of humidity and temperature? Conservation standards, specificities of the works...
  • keyboard_arrow_rightWhat is the size and configuration of the spaces to be air-conditioned? Showrooms, storerooms, workshops...
  • keyboard_arrow_rightWhat air quality is required? Filtration, air renewal, particle levels...
  • keyboard_arrow_rightWhat are the building's architectural constraints? Ceiling height, presence of beams, insulation, etc.
  • keyboard_arrow_rightWhat is the acceptable noise level? Discretion, impact on visitors...
  • keyboard_arrow_rightWhat are the safety requirements? Smoke detection, alarms, electrical faults...

2. Practical questions

  • keyboard_arrow_rightWhat is the system's environmental impact? Refrigerant and GWP, energy consumption...
  • keyboard_arrow_rightWhat is the system's energy consumption? Electrical power, automatic controllers...
  • keyboard_arrow_rightHow complex is the installation? Duration of work, impact on architecture...
  • keyboard_arrow_rightWhat is the estimated lifetime of the system? Maintenance, availability of spare parts...

Air treatment solutions for every need

CAP2I carries out an in-depth study of each project to determine the customer's specific needs and propose a tailor-made solution. Thanks to its recognized expertise and the use of innovative technologies, CAP2I guarantees the preservation of cultural heritage while optimizing energy consumption.

Air quality

System equipped with regular controlled ventilation and different filtration stages to limit the proliferation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that contribute to the degradation of works of art.

Stabilized temperature

Temperature control is defined within a stable and precise range of values, depending on the environment, materials and works to be displayed.

Relative humidity

Our air treatment solutions keep relative humidity at the level required to prevent the growth of bacteria and mold.

Discrete integration

Equipment is sized and installed to minimize its visual impact and blend harmoniously with the building's architecture.

Noise reduction

The noise level produced by our air-conditioning solutions is low enough not to disturb visitors' concentration.

Energy efficiency

Intelligent control, reversible air conditioning or other options, CAP2i offers features to optimize the energy consumption of its air handling solutions.

Our HVAC solutions

With these diverse skills, we are equally capable of meeting routine and complex needs. Ultimately, our solutions are dedicated and customized, designed to be robust, reliable and high-performance.

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