Business Details
24 Years
experience
Sustainable Data Centre Design Experts
Established in 2002, studioNWA has emerged as a leader in designing cutting-edge data centres globally. Our team of specialists collaborates closely with clients to deliver innovative, energy-efficient, and environmentally conscious architectural solutions. With over two decades of experience, we combine technical expertise with creative design to address both current and future client needs. Our commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through ISO 14001 certification and a comprehensive carbon management plan aligned with Net Zero 2050 targets. We leverage advanced technologies like BIM and CGI to enhance design accuracy, client collaboration, and project efficiency.Our fabric-first approach optimises thermal performance, while our in-house tools like ECMat benchmark embodied carbon in materials. We actively engage with supply chains to promote lower-carbon alternatives and contribute to urban greening initiatives. Our ISO 19650-compliant BIM standards ensure seamless data management across project lifecycles, and our CGI expertise provides clients with immersive visualisations at every design stage. This combination of technical rigour, environmental stewardship, and client-focused innovation has solidified our reputation as trusted experts in critical infrastructure architecture.
Services
Architectural Design
Feasibility Studies
BIM Modelling
CGI Visualisation
Sustainability Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years of specialist data centre design experience
- Our ISO 14001 certification demonstrates environmental commitment
- We implement BIM standards compliant with ISO 19650
- Our in-house CGI team provides photorealistic visualisations
- We developed ECMat, a proprietary embodied carbon analysis tool
Associations and certifications
- ISO 14001:2015
Services
Architectural Design
We specialise in designing high-performance data centres that combine technical precision with environmental responsibility. Our fabric-first approach optimises thermal efficiency while meeting stringent security and operational requirements. Through early-stage BIM integration, we deliver adaptable solutions that address both current and future client needs across diverse site typologies.
Feasibility Studies
Our feasibility studies evaluate site potential through architectural layouts, 3D imaging, and stakeholder engagement. We produce comparative designs and metrics to support decision-making for data centre developments, considering environmental factors, planning constraints, and operational requirements across urban and rural locations throughout EMEA.
BIM Modelling
We implement ISO 19650-compliant BIM workflows to enhance collaboration and data management. Our standards improve cost-efficiency, reduce material waste, and support sustainable design decisions through real-time feedback on thermal performance and energy consumption metrics across project lifecycles.
CGI Visualisation
Our in-house CGI team creates photorealistic visualisations that enhance client understanding at every design stage. Using advanced software, we produce interactive walkthroughs and verified views that streamline planning approvals and improve communication of complex architectural concepts.
Sustainability Consultancy
We provide expert guidance on reducing environmental impact through embodied carbon analysis, BREEAM/LEED certification support, and circular material specification. Our ISO 14001-certified processes include annual sustainability reporting and strategies to achieve Net Zero targets by 2050.
Questions
What specialises studioNWA in data centre design?
We focus exclusively on critical infrastructure architecture with expertise in balancing technical performance, sustainability, and planning compliance for data centres globally.
How does studioNWA incorporate sustainability?
Through ISO 14001-certified processes, embodied carbon analysis using ECMat, BREEAM/LEED certification support, and fabric-first design approaches that reduce energy consumption.
Do you offer international project support?
Yes, we've delivered projects across EMEA and handle complex planning requirements for urban, rural, hyperscale, and colocation data centre typologies.
What technologies do you use?
We employ BIM (ISO 19650-compliant), CGI visualisation tools, and proprietary carbon management software to enhance design accuracy and sustainability outcomes.
How do you ensure project compliance?
Our ISO 14001-certified quality management system includes annual sustainability reporting, stakeholder engagement protocols, and adherence to BS EN 15978 standards.
