> The building is probably
> not going to be
> anything bigger than 500sq ft. Some of it would
> probably be storage space

Sounds like pretty-much the size of a typical portable
classroom. You might want to consider simply renting a
portable classroom for this space, rather than going
to all of the trouble to build something.

gaw

--- Hwee-Ching Sinclair <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hello! I have a question regarding a new "education
> building." A new
> building adjacent to our present museum is in the
> works, which will be
> primarily used for workshops and classes. Does
> anyone have any suggestions
> on what features I need to be thinking about that is
> MUST HAVE, NICE TO
> HAVE, should NOT have, etc. The building is probably
> not going to be
> anything bigger than 500sq ft. Some of it would
> probably be storage space
> (not for artifacts) which we are absolutely lacking
> in our main building.
> 
> Or if you know of any museums with excellent
> programming/storage spaces,
> especially if they are on the west coast, please
> recommend.
> 
> Thank you!

gaw

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