The Alliance has compiled this set of new construction resources from organizations throughout the nonprofit and museum sector. AAM reviewed and approved each one based on the organization’s authority and expertise and the resource’s usefulness related to the topic. Clicking the links below will take you off the AAM website.
Design Considerations for Preventive Conservation in New Heritage Collection Facilities
The Canadian Conservation Institute released this set of considerations when planning for a new collection facility. The guidelines provide ideal preventive conservation features. There is a checklist at the end to help project managers track progress and focuses mainly on facility design features.
The Nonprofit Finance Fund has a glossary of terms related to facilities, real estate, and finance (such as field conditions, bridge loan, construction contingency, and soft costs).
Guidance for Using the Facility Checklist for Spaces Housing DOI Museum Property
The Department of the Interior provides a facility checklist to help collections staff determine the suitability of a building to hold museum objects.