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typically overlayed to visually detect collisions or coordination issues. CAD is most commonly used for 2D designs utilizing vector graphics creating a final design with a similar appearance to manual drafting, however CAD may also be used for 3D designs providing an increased level of visual information. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an intelligent 3D model-based approach to virtual design and a more efficient construction. Over the last 3-4 years BIM has been adopted on a larger scale within the AEC industry and can provide many benefits over the traditional CAD based design of Data Centers. Some of the benefits include improved building design, performance and sustainability, potentially providing a means by which engineers can evaluate and analyze system impact to building operation and integrate with new green technologies estimating the resource demands of the facility. BIM provides a means of streamlining information and integrating workflows so that information is shareable, updateable and is not needlessly repeated, helping to minimize errors and omissions. Another benefit is accurate cost estimating allowing better decision-making and budgeting up-front through more careful analysis of systems, operational expenditures, accurate drawings, enhanced coordination and fewer change orders. As BIM continues to develop, push the boundaries of integration and incorporate new sustainable technologies the long term analysis, design, construction and facilities management potential becomes ever more viable and invaluable. CONCLUSIONS CFD modeling is an extremely powerful tool in optimizing the data hall environment. However, it should not replace common-sense best practices - as a matter of fact, all best practice techniques should be implemented and assumed in a design before CFD modeling is attempted. Then, when CFD is performed, it should be im- 4thLevelAd_DataCenterJournal(SeptFacilitiesInsertion).pdf ke Ta TM Le ve l th C M Y CM MY CY CMY 8/19/12 About the Authors Vali Sorell, P.E. is an Associate Partner Syska Hennessy Group (Charlotte, NC office) Albert Alderete is a Senior Associate CAD/BIM Development Supervisor at Syska Hennessy Group 11:08 AM 100GÊNEXTÊGEN TakeÊYourÊNetwork ToÊTheÊHighestÊLevel Lynx2-MPO 40GÊTOMORROW © 2012 Sumitomo Electric Lightwave. All rights reserved. Yo st ur he Ne two Hig rk To The 1 plemented to identify the better performing solution - it should not be expected to accurately predict exact temperatures and air flows, especially in a facility undergoing growth and change. CAD and BIM both have their place and value in the design development and each meet certain needs depending on the end goals of a project. BIM continues to gain momentum each year with larger and more diverse types of facilities. As application of the BIM process continues to evolve expect to see continued enhancements with this workflow and interoperability in the near future. n Lynx2ÊCustomFit¨ Splice-OnÊConnectors 10GÊTODAY Hardware 1GÊLEGACY OpticalÊFiberÊCable, FusionÊSplicersÊ&ÊTools K IntroducingÊtheÊRevolutionaryÊ4thÊLevelÊDataÊCenterÊSolutionÉ EnablingÊFlexibleÉÊReal-TimeÉÊOn-SiteÉOpticalÊFiberÊInfrastructureÊDesign Optimum Performance • Immediate Scalability • Faster Moves, Adds & Changes • Real-Time Cable Builds • Faster Restorations • Less Downtime…and more Contact Customer Service Today at 800-358-7378 info@sumitomoelectric.com | www.sumitomoelectric.com www.datacenterjournal.com THE DATA CENTER JOURNAL | 19