Data centre protected by louvres

To protect the infrastructure and mission- critical IT information in Australia’s first custom-built, high-tech data centre, Polaris, Thiess turned to Construction Specialties.

Integral to the $121 million construction was the regulation of airflow to safeguard the computer hardware. Comprising 14,000 sqm of floor space on five-storeys with 7,000 sqm of raised floor over three data centre levels, the project, based in Springfield, Queensland, is the largest of its kind in Australia.

Two types of louvres were used — the RS7305a and LSM. The range prevents up to 99 per cent of water penetration and max imises airflow, while also complementing the building façade, as the horizontal louvre frames are hidden from view.

The louvres cover 345 sqm of the exterior building and are specifically customised in terms of size, shape and colour for the data centre. Manufactured entirely from architectural grade extruded aluminium, Construction Specilties’ louvre systems are available in a range of finishes and colours.

Louvre panels are factory assembled in a controlled environment and provided to the site in a fully finished modular form, allowing for trouble-free and fast installation.