Preserving what can't be replaced.
Precision temperature, humidity, and water detection for galleries, archives, and collection storage — aligned with ASHRAE and CCI standards.
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Key Capabilities
Whether you are a curator managing exhibition conditions or a facilities team maintaining building systems, Vakt gives both teams the data they need in a single platform.
Precision humidity control for sensitive materials
Maintain narrow RH bands critical for paper (45-55% RH), textiles (45-55% RH), oil paintings (40-55% RH), and organic materials. Sub-minute readings catch HVAC drift before it reaches collection spaces.
Leak detection near irreplaceable collections
Early warning for water ingress near galleries, vaults, and off-site storage areas. Rope, pad, and spot sensors cover pipes, ceilings, and below-grade walls.
Centralized oversight for distributed collections
Monitor exhibition halls, off-site storage, and travelling collection conditions from a single dashboard. Facilities teams see building-wide trends while curators focus on zone-level detail.
Loan agreement and conservation documentation
Generate continuous environmental records for incoming and outgoing loan agreements, insurance documentation, and long-term preservation planning. Exportable reports satisfy lending institution requirements.
Aligned with Conservation Standards
Vakt monitoring supports compliance with the frameworks that govern museum and archival environments, including ASHRAE Chapter 24 climate classifications and Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) environmental guidelines.
ASHRAE Class AA
Precision control with no seasonal RH changes. Required for chemically unstable objects, highly sensitive photographs, and some metal artifacts.
ASHRAE Class A
Small fluctuations, seasonal shifts up to 10% RH. Suitable for most museum collections including paintings, textiles, and mixed-media exhibits.
ASHRAE Classes B-D
Wider tolerance bands for general storage, robust artifacts, and transitional spaces. Vakt helps institutions identify which zones need tighter control and which can operate within broader ranges.
CCI (Canadian Conservation Institute) Guidelines
CCI guidelines provide a Canadian framework for environmental control in heritage institutions. They emphasize practical, risk-based approaches to temperature and humidity management — balancing ideal conditions against the realities of building performance and climate. Vakt's continuous monitoring data supports CCI-aligned decision-making by showing actual environmental conditions over time, not just setpoints.
Safeguard cultural heritage with confidence
Learn how museums and archives across Canada rely on Vakt for collection preservation, loan compliance, and facilities oversight.
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