This is a very good example of how evidence underpins our approach to design.. Stakeholders and sources of evidence included:.
This approach not only reduces the carbon footprint of data centres but also addresses the increasing power demands posed by the growing reliance on AI and cloud computing.The use of microgrids, energy storage, and renewable energy sources is critical to achieving energy security and sustainability.. 3.
Adapting to the rise of AI and increasing power demands.The rise of AI is transforming the data centre landscape, leading to a significant increase in power consumption and the need for more efficient cooling solutions.Lincoln explains how data centres are adapting to these changes by exploring advanced cooling technologies, such as liquid cooling, to handle the higher heat loads generated by AI applications.
The industry is currently in a learning phase, adapting to these new requirements while simultaneously building and deploying new facilities.. 4.The importance of sustainability in data centre design.
Sustainability is a core focus at Edged, and Lincoln emphasises the importance of designing data centres that minimise environmental impact.
By leveraging innovative technologies and sustainable materials, Edged aims to create data centres that not only meet current energy demands but are also prepared for future growth.We firstly looked to use a critical chain approach to planning, which naturally allows for flexibility in the schedule.
The ideas were helpful and certainly better fit the real world.Combined with the concepts of “Focus and Finish” rather than “Meet the commitments” it provided a better collaborative and coordinated approach.. What we realised though was that there were parts of the schedule which were even more organic than buffers or “Focus and finish” could accommodate.
We therefore striated our schedule into four layers:.Integration of scope and design and delivery process.