Design

The latest developments in data center design, providing updates on the innovations and best practices for creating energy efficient and sustainable data centers. Our stories provide insights into the role of modular and pre-fabricated data center designs, the impact of the Open Compute Project and open hardware movement, and new approaches to creating data center racks and servers.

President Biden's Executive Order on AI Data Center Construction: Summary and Commentary

Matt Vincent

Jan. 15, 2025

The new Executive Order apparently isn’t just a directive, but is clearly meant as a roadmap for the U.S. data center industry to lead not just technologically, but also ethically...

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Advanced Networking for AI and ML: Scaling to Meet Tomorrow’s Demand

Manja Thessin

Jan. 27, 2025

Manja Thessin, Enterprise Market Manager for AFL, explains how data center operators can confidently and quickly achieve the performance, scalability, and efficiency required ...

Skybox Datacenters recently announced the successful sale of its second joint venture asset with Prologis, a 32 MW facility in Elk Grove Village, IL acquired by HMC Capital.

Prologis and Skybox Advance Warehouse Conversion Strategy with Illinois Data Center Sale

Matt Vincent

Jan. 14, 2025

The converted facility's buyer, HMC Capital, sees this acquisition as a marquee asset for its newly launched DigiCo Infrastructure REIT, which targets high-quality data center...

Microsoft's zero-water evaporated for cooling design recycles water through a closed loop system.

Microsoft’s 'Sustainable By Design' Initiative Seeks to Transform Data Center Water Efficiency

David Chernicoff

Dec. 26, 2024

Getting net-positive in water usage throughout their data center infrastructure is a big part of the company’s sustainability goals.

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Importance of Resonance Detection and Avoidance in HVAC Systems

Joe Landrette

Dec. 6, 2024

Joe Landrette, Senior Director of Ventilation/Air Conditioning, Data Center Markets, and Digital Solutions for ebm-papst Inc., explores the challenge of resonance in centrifugal...

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Selecting the Right Coolant Distribution Unit for Your AI Data Center

Ian Reynolds

Nov. 22, 2024

Ian Reynolds, Senior Project Engineer with CoolIT Systems, outlines considerations for selecting the best CDU for your needs.

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Evaluating CDU Expansion Tank Technology: What Are the Most Important Factors?

Jeshwanth Kundem

Nov. 8, 2024

Jeshwanth Kundem, Engineering Project Leader at nVent, outlines considerations when selecting expansion tanks for CDUs.

NVIDIA Releases AI Reference Architectures For Enterprise-Class Hardware

David Chernicoff

Nov. 7, 2024

With reference designs derived from the existing Nvidia Cloud Partner reference architecture, Nvidia right-sizes for enterprise customers.

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Preventing Loss and Damage to Mission-Critical Gear Within Your Construction Supply Chain

Joey Wagner

Nov. 4, 2024

Joey Wagner of BluePrint Supply Chain explains why it's critical to have a reliable quality assurance program and consistent reporting across the entire construction supply chain...