Modernising the planning process

In the early 1980s, the theorist Freer Spreckley first identified the concept that sustainable development could be realised through identifying and balancing environmental and social outcomes against economic benefits.

Flexible, multi-use buildings to support education and work-centric activity.Decent staff facilities.

A progressive regime.The PETP team viewed emerging potential design solutions through two key lenses: effectiveness and efficiency.‘Effectiveness’ is the ability of a design to deliver the required rehabilitative outcome, while ‘efficiency’ is the total whole life cost required to achieve this outcome..

This collaborative assessment process included data visualisations and the transparent, objective evaluation of different potential solutions.The team was able to balance the different and often competing interests of stakeholders using a range of techniques, including use of Virtual Reality (VR) to simulate how the new building would work and help them understand and contribute to the design..

Gathering feedback from groups including prison staff and those delivering services in prisons gained buy-in and approval from all levels – from senior policy makers to operational staff – and meant we were able to demonstrate best overall value for money.. Translating evidence into design.

All of this evidence gathering, consultation and collaboration had profound effect on the design:.Liquid-cooled racks, a rising trend, introduce new possibilities for heat rejection systems.

Our data centre clients prioritise cost reduction, faster construction timelines and environmental responsibility.To achieve these goals, a seamlessly integrated heat rejection system, tailored to the building's design and local conditions, is crucial..

While data hall requirements are established early in design, the chosen heat rejection system must adapt to local conditions, such as climate and water availability.For global data centre operators, achieving consistency across facilities offers advantages like standardised, streamlined procurement (including DfMA modules) and condensed construction timelines.