Design and Planning

Linden Preservation Services, Inc. has worked extensively with institutional staff and colleagues to assist in the planning and design of renovations, additions and new builds intended for or are related to collection storage, exhibition or research. The establishment of initial program requirements, including environmental conditions for long-term preservation and storage, taking into account potential architectural upgrades and best practices for lighting, fire suppression, security and shelving options. Additional input regarding sustainable preservation concepts into the design, including the use of ranges of environmental conditions, optimizing strategies, and resiliency of the space during emergency/disaster scenarios, may be provided.

Throughout Design and Planning projects, LPS will provides assistance to institution staff and the project design team with data and information to make informed strategic decisions for long-term collections preservation and sustainable design and operation.