ARK DATA CENTRES
Construction & Operations , Andy Garvin . “ Built off-site , delivered by lorry and then re-erected on site within 14 days of leaving the manufacturing facility it was our first approach towards a volumetric solution .”
Now focused on a flat pack solution that can be built off the cladding on site , the design has been developed through various iterations over the past decade to reduce waste and cost . “ We ’ ve developed a really efficient approach with dedicated factory space for Bladeroom to ' build-to- order ' for our clients . The standardisation they ’ ve been able to offer has been really important . We ' ve worked closely with Bladeroom , particularly around the cooling technologies
- we use indirect and direct air solutions . The majority of our data centers are direct air , which allows fresh air to come in . It ' s conditioned , filtered and then approaches the OT space and is either exhausted or recirculated , depending on the conditions within the room .”
Ark also works alongside Bladeroom with Gratte Brothers and JCA to develop improved energy centre solutions . “ Gratte Brothers and JCA are our preferred mechanical and electrical engineering partners ,” confirms Garvin . Ark were also keen to modularise this process so together the partners came up with a unique solution which not only utilises
76 July 2021