What should our digital marketplace look like?.

DNA analysis is a complex and data-intensive business.Every sequence generates six terabytes of data, and Illumina’s HQ houses about 80 sequencers, running around the clock, generating significant amounts of heat.

So, a key issue is to ensure there are aqequate cooling systems.But we were tasked to review all equipment specifications, for the chillers, air handling units, pumps, or anything else, essentially to protect the client and make sure they got they were paying for.And once installation was completed, we helped with witnessing commissioning, and then monitoring the functioning of the new building through its defects liability period..

Since that initial role, we have carried out a number of other MEP projects for Illumina, including extensive heat load testing, lab upgrades and the repurposing of existing offices and other facilities.One major issue for clients in this sort of field is that science moves so fast that buildings quickly become out of date.

And the changing use of building spaces has been exacerbated by COVID reducing the requirement for office space even further..

In this context, we have converted offices to pilot labs with a high density of fume cupboards and clean room facilities.Role of modern methods of construction in sustainability.

The conversation emphasised the critical link between modern methods of construction (MMC), such as Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), and sustainability.These approaches can significantly contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of buildings through more efficient designs and the use of sustainable materials.. 3.. Passivhaus as a sustainability benchmark:.

Pablo highlighted Passivhaus as a rigorous standard for energy efficiency in a building, reducing its ecological footprint.It represents a robust model for achieving extreme energy efficiency and comfort via airtight building envelopes, high-performance windows, and ventilation with heat recovery.. 4.