Structural Design
- Form Factor: Geodesic dome, biomimetic design based on thermal buoyancy and natural airflow
- Footprint: 1-acre site per dome
- Height: ~40 feet (varies slightly by site and requirements)
- Construction Materials:
- Steel compression ring
- Concrete slab foundation
- Lightweight structural panels
- Assembly Location: Fabricated in Houston, TX; shipped and assembled on-site
- Assembly Time: Typically <12 months from site readiness
Power & Cooling
- Power Capacity: 5MW per dome (scalable in multi-dome campuses)
- Thermal Design: HVAC-free cooling using natural convection and vertical airflow
- PUE: 1.13 (up to 34% more efficient than traditional builds)
- WUE: 0.1 (up to 92% less water consumption)
- Cooling Components:
- Integrated fan wall system
- Heat rise ventilation exploiting dome geometry
- No chillers, CRACs, or raised floors
IT & Operations
- Rack Density: High-density capable, supporting modern AI/HPC workloads
- Infrastructure: Lights-out, automated operations
- Vendor Neutral: Fully adaptable to client-preferred compute, network, and software stacks
- Redundancy: N+1 power and cooling systems
- Access: Controlled remote access with on-site access only for maintenance
Deployment & Scalability
- Deployment Time: <12 months with permitting, utilities, and land secured
- Modularity: 5MW dome modules allow phased expansion
- Pre-commit Requirements: 5–10MW typically committed before ground-breaking
- Site Requirements:
- 1-acre minimum per dome
- 20MW power available or potential
- Favorable permitting environment
Sustainability & ESG
- HVAC-Free: No refrigerants, compressors, or traditional air-conditioning systems
- Water Use: Near-zero consumption; ideal for drought-sensitive regions
- Emissions: Dramatically reduced carbon footprint via energy and water efficiency
- Workforce: Supports regional job creation and contractor involvement
- Civic Alignment: Supports digital equity, local economic growth, and urban resilience
Monitoring & Security
- Monitoring: Real-time power, thermal, and airflow telemetry
- Security: Physical access controls, video surveillance, and perimeter defenses
- Automation: Remote operation ready; minimal on-site staff
Economic & Investment Overview
- Build Cost: $40M per dome (financing options bring cost to $15–20M)
- ROI: 12–20% annually
- Exit Multiple: ~15x EBITDA
- Maintenance: Near-zero ongoing infrastructure maintenance
