DATA CENTER DESIGN PROCESS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Developing a data center design goes beyond redundancy, efficiency and density requirement. There are a number of methods used today to design and build mission critical infrastructure. These methods include design bid build, design assist and design-build. Which can then be incorporated with the contract processes of CM @ risk, GMP, GC&Fee and others. Each … Read more

Data Center Design and Low Energy, HVAC Cooling

Written by Lisa Huff The proliferation of data brings the energy efficiency of data centers to the forefront in an effort to lower investment and operating costs, as well as their impact on the environment. Deerns Consulting Engineers has developed a three step approach to reducing the energy used to cool data centers by 80 … Read more

Low Energy Data Center HVAC Cooling

The proliferation of data brings the energy efficiency of data centers to the forefront in an effort to lower investment and operating costs, as well as their impact on the environment. Deerns Consulting Engineers has developed a three step approach to reducing the energy used to cool data centers by 80 percent while maintaining the … Read more

Energy Efficient Data Center Design

This is the question asked by Deerns Consulting Engineers’ white paper published in the fall of 2011. The white paper addresses key issues associated with energy optimization of data centers, with an emphasis on implementing cost-savings solutions. “Based on Deerns’ experience, energy savings of 15-35% with a payback time of less than one year are … Read more

Data Center Design Engineering Firm Deerns on Cooling Energy

When it comes to data center engineering, there are certain specific attributes that must be considered. When selecting an international engineering group, just one focused on data centers may not be in the most ‘know’ as those that have experience in other areas such as Energy Neutral Building design, Airports, Medical facilities and Clean Rooms … Read more

Northern California Data Center Presence Strong…And Getting Stronger

With an estimated three million square feet of data center real estate, the greater San Francisco area is one of the top three data center markets in the nation. And as the northern California region hits a refreshed economic stride, the region that is synonymous with technology will benefit from the recession’s pent up demand, … Read more

Deerns Sets the Standard for Chasing Energy Reduction in Cloud Data Centers

In a recent article published by Inside Networks, Rob Nash-Boulden, Managing Director Deerns America, offered a high level overview on an innovative new methodology that reduces energy consumption in demanding Cloud Data Center environments. And what great timing as recent research findings from the US based International Data Corporation, a global provider of market intelligence … Read more

Data Center Design Evolution With Smart Alliances

In a world of $1,000 per square foot real estate, experienced planning and coordination are critical. WiredRE and Deerns America Align to Provide Data Center Design and Project Management Services. The cost structure and intent of data centers is rapidly changing under the pressure of cloud computing and its move toward massive scale and efficiency. … Read more

Data Center Design Research by Deerns

Research by Deerns has has produced numerous smart “add-ons” to data center infrastructure. What’s an “add-on” you ask? Could it be a “modular” solution? Whatever the definition, the research is leading to dramatic reduction in PUEs…see this white paper, Data Center Design Research by Deerns GC-DC 20110913 v1.0