Living With Data

Master thesis (2023)

Authors

Y.M. Bakker Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

R.R.J. van de Pas History, Form & Aesthetics - Architecture and the Built Environment (mentor)
J. de Krieger Teachers of Practice / AE+T - Architecture and the Built Environment (mentor)
G.Y. Warries Teachers of Practice / AE+T - Architecture and the Built Environment (mentor)
M. Lub Urban Design - Architecture and the Built Environment (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment, Architecture and the Built Environment
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Published Date

07-11-2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

The research and design hypothesize how data centers can complement the urban environment rather than make a negative impact, both environmentally and spatially. Data centers consume and produce a variety of valuable flows, ranging from electricity, cooling/heating and water use. The aim of the research is to discover whether it is possible to create synergy between these flows in a mixed-use building that contains both data center, residential and greenhouse program. All flows for the different programs are analyzed, quantified and visualized. Through the findings, the flows and programs are linked together. This in turn creates possibilities to redesign and optimize the processes of these flows and reduce the amount of resources needed (input) while at the same time reducing waste (output). Based on the research, a mixed-use building is proposed for the Sluisbuurt neighborhood in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Both a data center, residential program, greenhouse program and a diverse public program are combined.