Combating Condensation at the National Air and Space Museum

Computational analysis of new mechanical and enclosure systems at the National Air and Space Museum (NASM) helped a design team for the building modernization project better understand the risk for condensation on replacement glazing systems. The experience from this project may help others to better recognize the circumstances that warrant further condensation analysis on other rehabilitation projects. Although most directly related to mid-century modern and newer construction types, the fundamental lessons learned during the NASM project can be applied to any building preservation project with numerous features that may cause an elevated risk of condensation.

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