atNorth outlines next-generation data center design trends

atNorth is described as favoring next-generation data center design principles, including high-voltage architectures, battery-first resilience, advanced cooling, and heat reuse.

• The article says atNorth is already designing for over 200kW per rack, and highlights a move from medium-voltage distribution to 800–840V architectures to support AI hardware from NVIDIA and AMD.
• It also argues that BESS can serve as primary backup and grid-support asset, while surplus heat can be reused for district heating or nearby businesses such as greenhouses.

This is an opinion/analysis article published by Data Center Insight on September 30, 2026, written by Charlotte Ware, Director of Design, atNorth; it does not report a new first-time project announcement or deal.