20 articles
Wall Art and Bioclimatic Architecture
- 1 Where to place a painting without blocking natural light?Choosing the ideal location preserves your natural luminosity while highlighting your artworks. Position your paintings on walls perpendicular to window... 19 min read
- 2 Tableau and natural ventilation: attention to placementNatural ventilation creates constant air movements that can affect your paintings. Identify airflow zones between openings, securely fix lightweight art... 16 min read
- 3 Using an Artwork to Conceal a Poorly Insulated Wall Without DrillingA large freestanding artwork or magnetic hanging system can temporarily mask a faulty wall. Maintain an air gap to prevent condensation and regularly mo... 20 min read
- 4 Eco-friendly Wall Decor: What Durability for Indoor Climate?Choose sustainable materials like recycled aluminum or glass, prioritize certified wood frames, and opt for reusable hanging systems. A well-preserved a... 21 min read
- 5 Adjusting Your Hanging to Seasonal SunlightAs the angle of the sun varies with the seasons, adjust the position of your sensitive artworks. In summer, protect them more from direct rays, and in w... 17 min read
- 6 The Best Materials to Withstand Temperature VariationsAluminium dibond offers the best thermal stability, followed by acrylic glass and expanded PVC. Canvas remains more sensitive to variations but can be s... 15 min read
- 7 Painting and wood stove: beware of microparticlesWood stoves generate fine particles that settle on paintings. Install your works at a reasonable distance, clean regularly with a dry microfiber cloth, ... 18 min read
- 8 Can I hang a painting in front of a bay window?Placing a painting in front of a bay window creates a striking decorative effect but exposes the artwork to UV rays and temperature variations. It is es... 19 min read
- 9 Integrating Artwork into a Passive HousePassive houses require particular attention to artwork placement in order not to disrupt thermal inertia. Choose slim supports, avoid covering significa... 19 min read
- 10 Wall Art on Cold Walls: Precautions to TakeWall Art on Cold Walls: Precautions to TakeOctober 11, 2025 · 16 min read · by Walensky You've just invested in this beautiful artwork that excites... 18 min read
- 11 South-facing walls and artwork: be aware of fadingProlonged exposure to direct sunlight irreversibly alters pigments and supports. Use anti-UV glass, alternate the position of your artworks or install f... 17 min read
- 12 Do paintings affect thermal inertia?A large painting can slightly reduce a wall's ability to store and release heat. This effect remains minimal except on walls with high thermal mass, suc... 19 min read
- 13 Should you avoid hanging a painting above a radiator?Hanging a painting directly above a radiator exposes the artwork to significant temperature variations and reduces heating efficiency. Opt for a lateral... 17 min read
- 14 Wall Art in Winter: Be Aware of Damp or Poorly Insulated WallsWinter intensifies humidity problems on poorly insulated walls. Watch out for stains appearing behind your artworks, ventilate daily and maintain a stab... 21 min read
- 15 How to preserve your artworks in a bright house?In very sunny homes, alternate the exposure of your works, use supplementary lighting to compensate for reduced direct brightness and invest in frames w... 15 min read
- 16 Do Not Block Thermal Convection with a Poorly Placed ArtworkAn artwork placed too close to a radiator or heating vent disrupts heat diffusion. Maintain a minimum distance of 50 cm from heat sources and avoid cove... 21 min read
- 17 Does acrylic glass resist heat?Acrylic glass can withstand temperatures up to 80°C without deformation, but remains sensitive to sudden temperature changes. This material offers excel... 17 min read
- 18 Artwork as a visual indicator of overly sunny areasThe evolution of an artwork (discoloration, yellowing) often signals excessive direct light. Regularly observe your artworks to identify problematic are... 14 min read
- 19 Avoid Support Distortion Due to HumidityHumidity gradually distorts organic supports such as wood or cardboard. Use waterproof composite materials, install a dehumidifier if necessary and regu... 18 min read
- 20 Painting and Ventilation: Avoiding Air Turbulence on the ArtworkVentilation openings create air currents that can vibrate or move a poorly secured painting. Maintain a safety distance of at least 1 meter, use a reinf... 17 min read
