BSRIA is a UK based, not for profit building services research and information organisation. We are carrying out research into the costs involved and the effectiveness of temperature and RH control in museum storage areas, with particular emphasis on the application of air conditioning/climate control technology to natural history museum exhibits. These would typically include palaeontology specimens, stuffed animals and birds, botanical specimens, meteor and other mineralogy specimens, as well as publications, microfilms and photographs. We are particularly looking for documented case studies of buildings which are either fully air conditioned or have close control air conditioned storage facilities for any or all of these groups of specimens. The experiences of the facility's operators in maintaining and control of the temperature and RH, and the running costs involved, are of primary importance. Buildings either built or renovated or upgraded in the last 15 years are the target for our investigations. If anyone has information on these topics, or can put us in touch with the appropriate people, please contact Steve Kilford at BSRIA. E-mail: [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] Phone: 01344 426511 x 231 Fax: 01344 487575 BSRIA Old Bracknell Lane West Bracknell Berkshire UK RG41 1HP