Gustav Lübcke Museum, Hamm - Germany

Preserving art through precise humidity control at the Gustav Lübcke Museum

As one of North Rhine-Westphalia’s most valued cultural institutions, the Gustav Lübcke Museum brings history to life through its renowned collections—from Ancient Egypt to modern art. Condair supports this vital heritage space with precise humidity control that protects sensitive artefacts and elevates the visitor experience.

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Gustav Lübcke Museum, Hamm

The Gustav Lübcke Museum stands as one of North Rhine-Westphalia’s most significant cultural institutions, known for its diverse collections and its role as a centre for learning, exploration, and community engagement. Its exhibitions span Ancient Egypt, the archaeology of local city history, applied arts, and 20th-century works—featuring the Ruhr region’s largest collection of Egyptian art and valuable loans from museums across Europe.

To protect these sensitive artefacts, the museum was designed with bright, open architectural spaces that highlight each display while demanding careful environmental management. Condair GS gas-fired steam humidifiers ensure stable, optimal humidity levels throughout the exhibition and recreation rooms, helping preserve delicate materials, maintain the integrity of rare Egyptian pieces, and support a consistently comfortable visitor experience.

Condair GS units are the standard in high-efficiency humidification with gas. The exhaust gas can be discharged directly through HVAC exhaust air. Exhaust gas heat is mostly recovered through heat recovery in the HVAC unit.

Condair GS is the first choice when it comes to top efficiency and easy installation.

These units can easily be added to existing systems.

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Cambridge University, UK

The University of Cambridge was founded in 1209 and is the world's third-oldest university in continous operation. The university includes 31 semi-autonomous constituent colleges and over 150 academic departments, faculties, and other institutions organised into six schools. Condair humidification systems are used in many buildings at The University of Cambridge across research, healthcare and heritage areas, as well as for animal and human health purposes.

Columbus Museum of Modern Art, USA

The Columbus Museum of Art needed precise humidity control to protect priceless artworks and ensure visitor comfort. Condair installed its RS steam humidifiers, integrated with the museum™s HVAC system, delivering consistent humidity in the ideal 50¯Â±¯5¯% RH range. The system™s design allows rapid response to seasonal and daily fluctuations, ensuring paintings, sculptures, and historic artifacts are safeguarded against cracking, warping, or other moisture-related damage. Easy to operate and maintain, the RS units provide reliable, energy-efficient performance while blending unobtrusively into the museum™s infrastructure. By maintaining stable indoor humidity, Condair helps preserve the integrity of the collection, supports optimal conditions for visitors, and provides curators with confidence that their environment meets stringent conservation standards.

Harvard University

Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established 1636. Its history, influence and wealth have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.Condair RS steam humidifiers are helping maintain the ideal indoor humidity at Harvard University.

University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1582, is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's ancient universities. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city of Edinburgh, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university.Condair is proud to be supporting the University of Edinburgh across various facilities with electric steam and evaporative humidifiers.

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Switzerland

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich is probably the best-known university in Switzerland and secures one of the top positions in the global ranking of universities on a regular basis. Founded in 1855 as the Swiss Federal Polytechnic, ETH is primarily dedicated to the technical, mathematical and scientific fields. Condair steam humidifiers ensure healthy and comfortable air humidity in the labs and classrooms.

ETH Zürich, Switzerland