Data center design and planning
Design

From Feasibility to Construction Documents

Design is the upstream entry point where cost, performance, and schedule are defined. The decisions made here ripple through every phase that follows. We get them right the first time.

Feasibility and concept design

Feasibility, Concept, and Technology Selection

Before you commit capital, you need answers. Can this site support the power density you require? What cooling technology fits your climate zone, water availability, and tenant mix? What will it cost per megawatt?

Our feasibility studies answer these questions with engineering data, not assumptions. We evaluate site constraints, utility infrastructure, climate data, and operational requirements to determine what is buildable and what is not.

  • Site feasibility analysis with utility and climate evaluation
  • Cooling technology comparison (air, liquid, immersion, hybrid)
  • Concept design with preliminary cost modeling
  • Phasing strategies for staged deployment
Campus-scale master planning

Master Planning for Campus-Scale Facilities

A 20MW facility and a 300MW campus require fundamentally different design strategies. We plan for the full build-out from the start, even when you are deploying in phases.

Our master plans account for central plant expansion, utility corridor routing, cooling distribution growth paths, and technology transitions that will occur over a 10 to 15 year campus lifecycle.

Future-proofing is not about over-building today. It is about designing infrastructure that accepts new capacity, new cooling technologies, and new density profiles without rework. We design the bones of your facility to outlast the first generation of hardware it serves.

Construction documents and permit-ready drawings

Construction Documents and Permit-Ready Deliverables

When design development is complete, we produce a full construction document package ready for permitting, bidding, and execution. Every drawing, specification, and detail is coordinated across disciplines so contractors have what they need from day one.

Our deliverables are formatted to the standards your permitting authority requires, reducing back-and-forth during review and keeping your schedule intact.

  • Full mechanical and plumbing construction drawing sets
  • Equipment schedules and technical specifications
  • Coordination with civil, structural, and electrical disciplines
  • Permit submission support and agency response
Capabilities

Design Disciplines

Full design lifecycle coverage from initial site analysis through permit-ready construction documents.

Feasibility Studies

Data-driven analysis of site viability including power availability, water access, climate impact, and regulatory constraints.

Concept Design

Preliminary system architecture, equipment layouts, and cost estimates that inform investment decisions before detailed engineering begins.

Schematic Through Construction Docs

Progressive design development from schematic design through design development and permit-ready construction documents.

Master Planning

Campus-scale infrastructure planning for 20MW to 300MW+ deployments with phased expansion paths and shared utility infrastructure.

Site Selection Support

Technical evaluation of candidate sites against power, water, climate, fiber, and permitting criteria specific to high-density data centers.

Future-Proofing Strategies

Infrastructure design that accommodates technology transitions, density increases, and cooling method changes without structural rework.

Start Your Project with the Right Design

Talk to our design team about your site, power requirements, and target density.