Subject:
          articles
     Date:
          Sat, 9 Jun 2001 13:47:32 -0600
     From:
          philip <[log in to unmask]>
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Mr. Greaves.
A friend of mine gave me your email address and a portion of an email dated 06-04-2001 from someone named Diana. This articles covered museum design. We are in the process of
expanding our small museum and I was wondering if you had the original message?
Philip Dousby
Exhibit Coordinator.
Phil@nas

Hi Philip: Yes I still have the request and have attached it here. The articles are still available except for # 9. If only there were 26 hours in a day maybe I could get it finished. Let me know
what you need.

William M. Greaves
President
Architects iN Design
1232 Wivenhoe Court
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
http://www.architectsindesign.com
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1(757) 496-6489 phone/fax
1(757) 478-6489 cell


>Subject: Articles.
 >     Date:
>        Fri, 06 Apr 2001 09:43:32 -0400

>
> Diana:
> Yes the articles are still available. Some are in the Collective Vision Starting and Sustaining a Children's Museum. The
> book can be purchased directly from AYM. Most of the articles have been upgraded somewhat as people have asked for
> clarifications.
> Articles available are:
> 1.      Process of Selecting an Architect/Engineer or Exhibit Designer Fabricator
> 2.      Initial Checklist for museum profiles
> 3.      Sample Request for Proposals (RFP)
> 4.      AYM Children's Museum Survey (February 1996): Results and Analysis
> 5.      What is a design Team and why do I need one?
> 6.      Where do I go from here? The Design Process 2.Architectural
> 7.      Where do I go from here? The Design Process 3.Exhibits
> 8.      Where do I go from here? Issues involved in the adapting an existing building into a Children's museum. "Beware of the
> Trojan Horse"
> 9.      Still in the works is "the seven steps to build or expand a Children's Museum".
> I believe from your query you want item #8. Let me know and I will send you a copy. Just remember one thing NOT ALL GIFTS  TURN OUT TO BE A REAL GIFT!
> I am a firm believer that any building can be converted into a Children's Museum but at what cost! I don't necessarily mean  physical dollar cost but also programming cost. Will the
building meet you museum's goals and objectives. You must define  your program and let the program define your building needs. The building shape, location, access, identity and it's
potential to meet the "Museum Experience associated with Children's museums are a must to consider. The program is your road  map. If you do not know where you are going you can
get lost easily. This is all part of the "Trojan Horse" make sure there  are no hidden agendas that cannot be corrected. Up front dissecting of the existing building and site can reveal it's
true
> worth as a museum.
> What's the old saying about automobiles on TV?  "Pay them now or pay them even more later". Know what you are getting into.
> Unfortunately even the best plan still has it's troubles when uncovering elements in existing buildings. When dealing with existing buildings there are always hidden surprises. The more
you know up front the smaller the hidden problems.
>

>
> > original message>
> >From: [log in to unmask]
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Date: 04/01/01 10:22:39
> >Subject: existing buildings an museums
>
> >Mr. Bill Greaves President, Architects in Design
>
> >We are in the process of trying to start a Children's Museum and have >been offered an old multi story department store
> building at a reduced >rate. It is in bad need of repair and I am not sure if it is a good >deal or not, especially when you
> consider initial cost and repair >cost. An associate of mine remembers seeing an article on "What >building types make the
> best Children's Museum" at the AYM conference >in Baltimore. After some research your name came up as the possible >editor
> of the article. We did find an article that you did and the >"Don't put the cart before the horse" made us all stop and
> think.
> >Is the article and others that you might have concerning Children's >Museums still in print and can we get a copy of them?
> >Thanks Diana


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