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But this is exactly the group that convened at Accelerate Data Centres, London, in January 2025..The density debate.
The conversation started by discussing the trends in data centre density..Driven by the relentless development of CPU and GPU processing power, the need for ever greater power and cooling density at rack level continues to increase exponentially.Data processed has roughly doubled every two years from 2 zettabytes in 2010 to 149 zettabytes in 2024, and the trend continues.
It was suggested that the increase in processor power will lead to rack density increasing, with the 1MW rack already being envisaged..The change at processor/rack level density is accelerating at a rate that brings challenges to construction project delivery.
When projects can take four to five years to realise, there might be a tenfold increase in rack density within that lifetime, creating a significant dilemma of what to build and how to pivot..
The move from air-cooled to liquid-cooled solutions is key.Randy is optimistic about the current generation of architecture graduates, describing them as loyal, dedicated, and environmentally conscious.
He predicts a 5-7 year 'renaissance' period where these new professionals will drive significant change in the industry, before many potentially move into startups or entrepreneurial ventures.. 4.Evolution of architectural education.
He notes that traditional architectural education needs to adapt to tech-savvy students who often know more about certain tools than their professors.However, he emphasises that the core value of architectural education lies in teaching critical thinking and problem-solving skills rather than specific technical knowledge.. 5.
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