Environmental Management for Collections: Alternative Conservation Strategies for Hot and Humid ClimatesShin Maekawa, Vincent L. Beltran, and Michael C. Henry In recent years more cultural institutions in hot and humid climates have been installing air conditioning systems to protect their collections and provide comfort for both employees and visitors. This practice, however, can pose complications, including problems of installation and maintenance as well as structural damage to buildings, while failing to provide collections with a viable