This work has culminated in our Platforms approach to building, developed in close consultation with the UK Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) which recently led to the UK Government issuing a call for evidence on a Platform approach for DfMA (P-DfMA).. We define a platform as a set of components used for creating a range of products.

Addressing the urgent global demand for sustainable design, Jaimie outlines strategies to minimise embodied and operational carbon.He delves into the move toward clean energy solutions, including advanced nuclear and hydrogen, while driving industrialised processes to maximise efficiency and reduce waste.. Intersectoral connectivity and innovation.

Jaimie examines how data centre needs intersect with other sectors like pharmaceuticals and life sciences, with advances in AI and energy interdependence enabling more sophisticated, data-driven developments across industries.. Standardised, Repeatable Reference Design for Speed and Consistency.Emphasising the shift toward a. reference design approach., Jaimie showcases how data centres are adopting 'kits of parts,' allowing clients to scale quickly while adapting to site-specific needs.

This approach leverages repeatable, standardised components, ensuring design integrity, speed, and flexibility.. You can also learn more about our approach to data centre design on our.Click the 'play button' above to watch the episode, or read our 5 Key Takeaways from this episode below.... 1.The evolution of data centres: From one-off projects to standardised platforms.

discusses how the data centre industry is transitioning from delivering one-off, bespoke projects to adopting standardised, repeatable design platforms.

This shift is driven by the need for efficiency and scalability as the demand for data centres grows.A growing challenge for data centre providers is water availability.

Data centres utilising evaporative cooling systems need a consistent water supply for process cooling and obtaining this can be increasingly difficult in some regions.Water stress levels (calculated by UN-Water) are low for European regions but there is much higher stress in North Africa and Asia, which may lead to fewer data centres obtaining water for process cooling.. Space efficiency of heat rejection plant.

The external heat rejection unit size is typically based on the required heat rejection capacity and approach temperature (external air inlet temperature vs CHW/air outlet temperature).Generally, the heat rejection plant is located as close to the data halls as possible, however, where there is a drive towards higher density data centres the typical space for external heat rejection may be limited.