If sustainably grown timber is used, the wood mass serves as a renewable building material and has the potential to minimize resource consumption and reduce the carbon footprint by up to two-thirds less than steel, in terms of CO2 emission reduction2 associated with the product lifecycle, from start to finish, as well as the transport of materials and structural elements to the assembly location. This environmentally friendly option aligns with Vertiv's mission to offer solutions that meet high-performance standards while also contributing to global efforts to reduce CO2 emissions2.
Vertiv TimberMod meets applicable structural building requirements, providing robust performance under seismic activity, wind forces, and structural demands. Beyond its excellent structural performance, this innovative solution adds an aesthetic dimension to data center architecture, blending seamlessly into diverse environments thanks to its elegant design.
“We are fully committed to finding innovative solutions that help reduce the carbon footprint of data centers by using environmentally friendly materials and construction processes,” explained Viktor Petik, Vice President and Head of EMEA for Vertiv’s Integrated Modular Solutions business. “By incorporating materials from renewable sources, Vertiv™ TimberMod™ provides a more environmentally friendly option without sacrificing performance, resulting in a positive impact on the environment and the operational efficiency of our customers.”.
"Although wooden data centers are not new, they have become much more accessible now that a major provider of prefabricated modular data centers offers building blocks of data centers or an entire data center constructed from wood, with an engineered guarantee that it will remain reliable." says Vlad Galabov, director of cloud and data center at the technology research and advisory group Omdia.
The VertivTimberMod solution was unveiled last week at Vertiv’s “Vertiv Driving Innovation 2023: The Prefabricated Modular Revolution” press conference and represents the latest addition to Vertiv’s growing portfolio of standardized and customizable PFM solutions. The flexible capabilities of Vertiv’s prefabricated solutions make them the ideal choice for data centers of all sizes, from small to medium to hyperscale, offering the scalability and adaptability required by rapidly growing businesses. Their ease of deployment and flexibility are key features that ensure customers can seamlessly expand their data center capabilities.
