Zeno - It's good that you are, in theory at least, being allowed to communicate with the architects. You could perhaps get some idea if they have any familiarity with these kinds of issues. Many, I think, might tend to assert such expertise without actually owning it. A few other related issues: - Depending upon the design of the building, you likely need more than one system. It's difficult to have one system supply both a large concert space and a series of classrooms or practice rooms - Depending upon the design, balancing humidity and temperature through a series of rooms, some of which may get more sunlight, is a genuine challenge - Take a look at the air delivery system to the concert hall. I've seen a new hall that uses floor-level air supply on the stage, which I suppose makes a certain amount of sense, as opposed to having drafts of cold air dropping down from the ceiling, but it does create turbulent cold air right under the piano. I'm sure they'll be happy to redesign the system if you ask them!! - Seems silly, but...make sure the inner dimension of the elevator will accommodate the piano, not the dimension of the shaft. A minor detail. What me worry. David Skolnik Hastings on Hudson, NY At 01:26 PM 5/15/2009, you wrote: >This thread about ideal RH levels has been very useful. I just came >from an architect's presentation of our new performing arts building >which is slated for opening in Fall 2012. Initially I had heard >them talking about a 35%-65% RH window, but today when I asked about >it, they said it will be 50%, plus or minus 5%! Also, no windows >that open. I'm emailing the architects for more info, which I'll >share with you all, assuming it makes any sense (The architect >warned me it'll be very tech heavy and "geeky", but he would try to >help me make sense of it). > >Other non-RH related detail: Pianos (9') will be able to go anywhere >in the building, via double doors, wide-enough corridors, sufficient >turning radius, and a freight elevator with two doors. As it is >now, pianos are stuck wherever they happen to be. > >Regards, >Zeno Wood >Brooklyn College
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