A building is a system that, together with other systems, realises the value that matters to client and stakeholders..
Structures contribute to approximately 10% of the overall embodied carbon on a DC project, making it important to explore options that enhance design sustainability through material reduction..Examples of typical options we analyse to optimise the design:.
Different equipment selections –.We test different options to find a balance between cost, energy usage and performance.. Cooling unit positioning –.Our analysis ensures an even distribution of cool air is provided to maximise cooling efficiency, in both normal and failure scenarios..
Quantity of cooling units –.We analyse the effect of removing cooling units, to reduce cost and energy usage, and remove excessive, redundant cooling..
Architectural features –.
We analyse the effects of altering the hot return ceiling void depths, extent of hot aisle containment, aisle pitches and reducing FFLs.This is why digitising planning makes quite a good use case because, in theory, it’s a linear process..
The next issue with data is governance, and the question of whether someone is allowed to share particular data.Here we see issues like cybersecurity and GDPR coming into play, presenting a list of complex and expensive regulations to navigate.
Finally, there’s the issue of transacting data.While on the one hand someone might worry about opening themselves up to liability by providing data, they might also be wary of someone else using their data to achieve financial gain, and missing out on the opportunity themselves.