hilst the last 20 years of technological
W innovation have focused on the material , we ’ re on the brink of taking the next steps into a new frontier : Virtual Reality ( VR ) and Spatial Computing . The release of the Apple Vision Pro looks to do what ChatGPT did for Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) and bring a niche technology into the hands of the consumer . But much like AI , VR has already been used by businesses to bring about innovation in the field . In fact , there are some in the construction industry that have begun to embrace this innovation .
The world of construction is marked by change . By its very nature , it involves designing and building structures that bring about physical change to the landscape . Data centre design , in particular , is subject to change . These structures are at the forefront of cooling technology innovation and their construction involves a particularly complex multi-disciplinary coordination across parties . To do this seamlessly requires those operating in the industry to embrace new technologies early and frequently .
Jean Clavero , Mechanical Critical Systems Engineer , Cundall , shares how immersive experiences are becoming an established part of the next wave in data centre design , and how the technology is supporting sustainable operations .
The introduction of VR into the field has proven to be gamechanging , not least of all in the design and coordination of data centre construction projects . By rendering Building Information Modelling ( BIM ) data in VR , teams across disciplines can collaborate efficiently whilst enjoying a more user-friendly experience . With BIM in VR , teams can virtually walk through their data centre and inspect it months before construction even begins . For example , the Resolve app designed for wireless VR headsets and laptops have enabled Cundall to
VIRTUAL REALITY : A NEW PERSPECTIVE FOR DATA CENTRE DESIGN
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