VENTILATING FAÇADE SYSTEM
A data center must meet strict requirements in terms of cooling, power management, and redundancy, which means that every space and every element in its design must be carefully considered. In data
centers, cooling plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal performance and extending equipment life. Servers in data centers constantly generate heat. Without an efficient cooling system, this can lead to overheating, failures, or even damage to the infrastructure.

A ventilating continuous louvre system offers an innovative solution in this case. The blades making up this system are designed to promote the natural flow of air, allowing heat to be dissipated efficiently. Ventilating systems and smart openings in façades allow data centers to benefit from passive cooling. This contributes to a stable indoor climate and reduces the need for intensive, energy-consuming mechanical cooling systems.

RAIN-REPELLENCY
Moisture control is an extremely important concern with a view to the proper operation and sustainability of all installations in data centers. As a comprehensive part of the building envelope, continuous louvre
systems, vents, and louvres comprise an initial and important barrier against rain.

The degree to which continuous louvre systems, vents, and louvres
are rain-repellent varies greatly depending on the type. This ranges
from simple blades that offer limited protection to state-of-theart systems capable of optimally repelling rain while simultaneously allowing for optimal airflow.

SOUND ABSORPTION
Data centers generate a significant amount of noise, mainly from the ventilation systems, cooling equipment, and running servers. This continuous production of noise can lead to high sound levels inside
and around the building, which can be annoying to the staff and the surrounding environment. Therefore, a well-considered approach regarding sound absorption is very important when designing a data center.

As a comprehensive part of the building envelope, continuous louvre systems, vents, and louvres play a key role. The best way to limit noise production from airflow is to ensure sufficiently large surfaces, which helps avoid high – and therefore noisy – air velocities. Moreover, these systems are also available in sound-damping versions, which can efficiently absorb the noise generated in a building.

VISUAL SECLUSION
Visual seclusion for technical systems at data centers can contribute to the peaceful and harmonious integration of the building into its surroundings, particularly in urban or natural environments where
architectural coherence is important. Besides enhancing a building’s aesthetics, visual seclusion also ensures a certain degree of privacy and security. As the building’s interior is visually screened off, it
becomes less accessible to unwanted glances from outside, which enhances the security of theftsusceptible equipment.

The unimpeded flow of air is an essential element in continuous louvre systems, but the ability to visually screen off the building is also an important consideration. Therefore, choosing the type of system depends strongly on the extent to which the interior of the building should be screened off and the primary viewing angle. Both systems that fully conceal the interior of a building and more open systems that allow only specific elements to be seen from outside can be selected.

UNIQUE FAÇADE DESIGN
While functionality is often a dominant element in data center design, more and more companies and developers are seeking solutions that are also aesthetically appealing. Architects today have the opportunity to adopt an innovative approach. They could, for example, use sustainable materials or incorporate façades into their structures that contribute to energy efficiency and harmonious integration with the surrounding environment.

Aluminum façade blades offer a versatile solution that combines aesthetics with practical benefits. Not only do they contribute to functional requirements such as ventilation and sun protection, but they also ensure a contemporary, sleek-looking façade that can define the identity of the building. Aluminum is a popular material in architecture due to its lightness, durability, and flexibility with regard to design. Infinite possibilities with regard to finish, dimensions, and color ensure tremendous architectural freedom in experimenting with
shapes, patterns, and other stylistic features that can give a façade its distinctive character.