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This page is maintained by the Sustainability Committee at the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC). It is intended to provide information about sustainable practices for AIC members, conservation/preservation professionals, and other interested parties within the cultural heritage profession. Please send comments and suggestions to sustainability(at)conservation-us.org.

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Other professions have taken on challenges incorporating sustainable practices into their work and standards. Conservation seems most connected and affected by the standards set by the building industry and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design by the United States Green Building Certification. Most specifically are the new standards set by ASHRAE 189.1 that include museum environments. The standards set by LEED are often controversial, with strong belief that it doesn't go far enough. Lstiburek 2008, Gifford

Joseph W. Lstiburek, "Prioritizing Green: It's the Energy Stupid." Insight. November 2008. www.buldingscience.com. Henry Gifford, "A Better Way to Rate Green Buildings." www.henrygifford.com.