Closed chamber for russian?

[Rsek]

I'm moving house soon, and I will have s bunch more space, I am planning on having a better enclosure built (being disabled doesn't lend itself to easy DIY)
I was wondering what opinions were on enclosed space Vs humidity, would it be better to have it more breathable, i.e mesh top, or more enclosed,i.e plexiglass /correx, or would it be better without any lid like a tort table. He is currently in an open top bin structure I made from combining 2 deep storage bins, which works for now, but I would like to get something better when I have moved. It is no problem in the summer but I anticipate the temperature will be less than ideal in winter with open living.
Advice and guidance very welcome

 

[Tom]

An appropriately sized closed chamber works well for any species or age tortoise. It does not have to be kept super humid. Dry substrate and a water dish will only make moderate humidity in a closed chamber, and that is good for any species. I like the ability to easily control temps and humidity without fighting the room air. Closed chambers are also much more energy efficient since you are only heating and lighting a small contained area, instead of fighting the physical properties of the whole room and whole house.