Overview
ServerDomes delivers mission-critical infrastructure performance under extreme thermal conditions without reliance on mechanical cooling. The biomimetic geodesic architecture uses passive airflow and thermal buoyancy, ensuring operational stability even during unprecedented heatwaves.
Extreme Climate Event: 2021 Pacific Northwest Heat Dome
Event Snapshot
- Location: Pacific Northwest, U.S.
- Date: June 2021
- Peak Temperature: 116°F (47°C)
- Duration: 5-day heatwave
- Context: This event exceeded historical temperature records by nearly 20°F and triggered failures across regional infrastructure — including power outages, HVAC system breakdowns, and data center derating.
ServerDomes Performance
- 0 Downtime: Maintained 100% uptime throughout the event
- No Mechanical Cooling Activated: Passive airflow system fully managed heat dissipation
- Internal Stability: Equipment zone temps remained within ASHRAE-recommended thresholds
- No Manual Intervention: System operated autonomously under lights-out configuration
- Customer Operations: Fully uninterrupted
Thermal Engineering Design
Passive Cooling Infrastructure
- Geodesic Form: Facilitates uniform heat rise and natural ventilation
- Fan Wall System: Enhances laminar vertical airflow using integrated intelligent fans
- Thermal Buoyancy Zones: Heat is drawn upward and expelled without compressors or refrigerants
- No CRACs or Chillers: Eliminates mechanical points of failure and energy-intensive HVAC loads
Materials & Build Envelope
- Reflective outer shell minimizes solar gain
- High-performance insulation maintains interior thermal equilibrium
- Concrete base provides thermal inertia to stabilize temperature swings
Environmental Tolerance Range
| Parameter | ServerDomes Threshold | Traditional DC Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| External Temp Resilience | Up to 120°F+ | 95–105°F before derating |
| Cooling System Type | Passive airflow only | CRAC/Chiller reliant |
| Mechanical Risk Points | Zero | 10–15 (compressors, pumps, etc.) |
| Energy Penalty in Heat | None | PUE often spikes 1.7–2.2 |
Validation & Stress Testing
- Simulated Stress Models: CFD (computational fluid dynamics) simulations validated dome airflow across external temps from 30°F to 120°F+
- Live Monitoring: Real-time telemetry confirmed equipment zone deltas <3°C during record heat
- Failover Scenarios: Tested in N+1 fan wall configuration with no service disruption
Key Benefits in Extreme Heat
- Resilient by Design: No cooling failure points, no compressor load, no chiller risk
- Operational Stability: Consistent performance in climates where traditional DCs falter
- Energy Cost Avoidance: No surge in power usage during hot seasons
- Deployment Flexibility: Suitable for hot/dry zones (e.g., Southwest, Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa)
Conclusion
ServerDomes stands as a proven solution for thermally resilient infrastructure. Where traditional data centers require costly retrofits, derate during heat events, or risk thermal shutdown, ServerDomes delivers stable performance—passively and efficiently—even when the grid, cooling systems, and traditional IT sites fail.
Ready for climate volatility. Built for the AI era.