Here in Los Angeles, we are a city with a ton of museums.  These spots are great because they entertain and educate city visitors and residents alike.  They are places where art is viewed and appreciated resulting in enlightenment across all sects of society.  They also play a big role in preserving our national treasures too. Which is why making them comfortable and accommodating is critical for future success.  You see, most museum buildings tend to have a lot of windows. This is both an aesthetic choice and a practical one to keep areas well lit for viewing art. Natural light, as it were, is a great way to bring out details in artwork and historical relics.  However, as fantastic as windows are for the best viewing light is–they also cause considerable interior temperature issues. In fact, museum windows and skylights make climate-controlled in museum environments nearly impossible. Therefore, window film is the perfect solution to this issue.   It still allows in plenty of natural light but is also a simple, cost-effective way for museums here in the Los Angeles area. It regulates temperatures throughout any structure, much fewer museums. Meaning staff and visitors to museums free from hot and cold spots and more readily able to comfortably enjoy our city’s most valuable pieces of art and history.

How Window Film Keeps Museums Climate Controlled

As mentioned, window film allows in natural light but filters it creating an inviting museum atmosphere.  This means our LA museums stay temperature controlled and comfortable. For places like museums, which tend to have large windows and tall ceilings, window film solves interior climate control problems by working through various avenues.  

  1. Rejecting Heat:  The biggest cause of extremely hot temperatures in museums comes from a build-up of heat on the glass of the windows. Which then radiates inward.  This is called solar heat gain. Through the application of window film, the large and towering windows of Los Angeles museums reject up to 66% of the heat radiating through them.  In turn, this rejection reduces interior temperatures dramatically, making Los Angeles museums cool and comfortable for patrons.
  2. Reducing Hot And Cold Spots By Eliminating Glare:  Although glare mostly affects the viewing aesthetics in museums, it also brings heat in with it.  This increases the heat in some areas and not in others. The result is hot and cold spots. By using window film, museums can reduce the glare coming through museums windows, by up to 87%.  This means more than just better views but considerably more even temperatures too.
  3. Adding Insulation: The best part about window film is that it stops the stifling heat in museums.  But window film works both ways– in hot and cold weather. So, just like it stops the heat build-up in the summer, it also cuts back on cold drafts in the winter.   Having window film applied to museum windows is essentially adding an extra layer of insulation. Warm air is trapped in during the winter and cool air stays inside during the summer.  Therefore window film for museums is a year-round climate-control solution.

Don’t forget– window film works great for controlling temperatures in museums but also in any commercial setting.  So, if you own a commercial space here in Los Angeles and need better climate control, contact us today to learn how window film can help!

 

Angus Faith is a world traveler, architecture lover, window film aficionado. Angus' love of travel led him to become interested in architecture at a young age. After graduating with his college degree, he obtained a position at a local architectural firm and developed an acquaintance with numerous interior designers and construction companies in the area. This is how he was first introduced to the concept of using window film as an alternative to window replacement. Later, when he moved to Los Angeles, Angus obtained a position at Los Angeles Window Film. He has now worked in the tinting industry for over a decade and has overseen numerous commercial and residential projects. Angus' vast familiarity with all the different types of window film as well as leading brands like 3M, LLumar, and Vista give him the expert ability to select the perfect film for every building and every customer.