Environmentally friendly practices are crucial to the mission of museums, which, as houses of preservation, are uniquely suited to modeling green behavior and sustainability. The Green Museum remains the leading handbook for museums seeking to learn ways to implement environmentally sustainable practices at their institutions, whether they are planning new construction or want to find out how to “green” their day-to-day operations. As environmental sustainability becomes the rule rather than the exception for businesses of all kinds, this new edition features updated standards, techniques, and information as well as new case studies.
Sarah Brophy, LEED AP EBOM, is principal at bMuse: Sustainable Museums, a consultancy providing Integrated sustainability services including: fund-raising support; green team management; sustainability audits; operational enhancements; and strategy, for museums and cultural nonprofits.Elizabeth Wylie LEED AP BD+C is trained as an art historian and spent 20 years in the museum field as a curator and director and more recently was engaged in business development for architects. She is principal at WYLIE projects, a consultancy providing strategy, marketing, development, and sustainability planning for museum, cultural and preservation organizations and for the A/E/C industry.
Table of Contents
Figures and Tables Acknowledgments Introduction
1. The Idea 2. The Metrics 3. The Options 4. The Message 5. The Money 6. The Journey
Abbreviations Glossary Index About the Authors
What People are Saying About This
Damien Francaviglia
The work that Brophy and Wylie have done to capture the broad range of challenges and successes will serve the museum industry as both a practical guide and a source of inspiration. From tactical issues relating to operational efficiency to strategic thinking around education and fundraising, the book covers all dimensions of the business.
Richard V. Piacentini
An easy to read, informative, and inspiring book that clearly demonstrates why, and how, sustainability should be a part of every museum's mission. Brophy and Wylie show why greening your museum makes sense for your staff, visitors, community, and bottom line.
