Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations
Data centers are among the most energy-intensive and operationally sensitive building types. This course equips architects and building envelope consultants with the knowledge to design resilient, energy-efficient, and operationally reliable envelopes for data centers, where even minor detailing errors can lead to catastrophic failures, compromised indoor air quality, and costly downtime. Through real-world case studies, performance-based strategies, and specification best practices, participants will learn how to ensure layer continuity, mitigate risk at critical transitions, achieve optimal indoor environmental conditions and air quality, and streamline envelope design using unified systems. This session delivers actionable insights that go beyond code compliance and support long-term high performance.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize why a complete building envelope approach is key to keeping data centers running efficiently and reliably.
- Evaluate how roof and wall design choices affect energy efficiency, uptime, and risk management.
- Analyze common detailing and installation errors to assess their impact on control layer continuity and overall system performance.
- Discover how performance-based specs and smart procurement tools—like system compatibility warranties—can reduce risk and increase dependability in critical building envelopes.
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