Modular, integrated system modules

Abstract

The present disclosure provides for a modular design and build architecture, comprising: one or more integrated system module (ISMs) that are configured to be shipped and assembled on-site to construct an operational infrastructure for one or more application environments, wherein each of the ISMs comprises two or more different functional components that are integrated onto and/or supported by a common structural floor.

1 . A modular design and build architecture, comprising:
 one or more integrated system module (ISMs) that are configured to be shipped and assembled to construct an operational infrastructure for one or more application environments, wherein each of the ISMs comprises two or more different functional components that are integrated onto and/or supported by a common structural floor.   
     
     
         2 . The architecture of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more application environments comprises: (i) a data center; (ii) a location with information storage, processing or communication capabilities or functionalities; or (iii) a facility requiring one or more operational infrastructural elements. 
     
     
         3 . The architecture of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more ISMs are assembled to form one or more levels within the one or more application environments. 
     
     
         4 . The architecture of  claim 3 , wherein the one or more levels are configured to increase vertical density and reduce one or more of an area, volume, or space footprint of the one or more application environments. 
     
     
         5 . The architecture of  claim 3 , wherein individual ISMs on the one or more levels are removable or replaceable. 
     
     
         6 . The architecture of  claim 3 , wherein the one or more levels are configured to separate or divide a volume or space within the one or more application environments. 
     
     
         7 . The architecture of  claim 3 , wherein the one or more levels comprises a porous layer that is permeable to air, gas or a fluid. 
     
     
         8 . The architecture of  claim 3 , wherein the one or more levels comprises a barrier layer that is impermeable to air, gas or a fluid. 
     
     
         9 . The architecture of  claim 3 , wherein the one or more levels comprises at least one level that comprises or forms an interstitial space. 
     
     
         10 . The architecture of  claim 1 , wherein the two or more different functional components are associated with at least one or more of the following: electrical, power, mechanical, plumbing, cooling, heating, network connectivity, data transmission, sensors or sensing, fire suppression, and/or chemical or biological material management. 
     
     
         11 . The architecture of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more ISMs are provided having a standardized size or format to facilitate ease of transport such that the ISMs are capable of being shipped using conventional transportation modes and fewer number of shipping splits, and without requiring size, weight or height modifications or customization of transportation containers or vehicles, wherein the conventional transportation modes comprise land, sea, rail or air transportation modes. 
     
     
         12 . The architecture of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more ISMs utilize a platform base that enables (i) interchangeability of functional components or their physical order/arrangement within an ISM, and/or (ii) interchangeability, coupling or changes in arrangement order between different ISMs. 
     
     
         13 . The architecture of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more ISMs are configured to facilitate rapid assembly using fewer number of mechanical and/or electrical connections/connectors and less time, compared to other application environments that are not constructed using said ISMs. 
     
     
         14 . A method of modularly constructing an operational infrastructure, the method comprising:
 a) providing one or more integrated system modules (ISMs), wherein each of the ISMs comprises two or more different functional components that are integrated onto and/or supported by a common structural floor; and   b) assembling the one or more ISMs to construct the operational infrastructure for one or more application environments.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the one or more application environments comprises: (i) a data center; (ii) a location with information storage, processing or communication capabilities or functionalities; or (iii) a facility requiring one or more operational infrastructural elements. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the one or more ISMs are assembled in b) to form one or more levels within the one or more application environments. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the one or more levels are configured to increase vertical density and reduce one or more of an area, volume, or space footprint of the one or more application environments. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising: removing or replacing individual ISMs from or on the one or more levels. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising: using the one or more levels to separate or divide a volume or space within the one or more application environments. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the one or more levels comprises a porous layer that is permeable to air, gas or a fluid; wherein the one or more levels comprises a barrier layer that is impermeable to air, gas or a fluid; wherein the one or more levels comprises at least one level that comprises or forms an interstitial space. 
     
     
         21 .- 22 . (canceled) 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the two or more different functional components are associated with at least one or more of the following: electrical, power, mechanical, plumbing, cooling, heating, network connectivity, data transmission, sensors or sensing, fire suppression, and/or chemical or biological material management. 
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the one or more ISMs are provided having a standardized size/format to facilitate ease of transport such that the ISMs are capable of being shipped using conventional transportation modes and fewer number of shipping splits, and without requiring size, weight or height modifications or customization of transportation containers or vehicles, wherein the conventional transportation modes comprise land, sea, rail or air transportation modes. 
     
     
         25 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the one or more ISMs utilize a platform base that enables (i) interchangeability of functional components or their physical order/arrangement within an ISM, and/or (ii) interchangeability, coupling or changes in arrangement order between different ISMs. 
     
     
         26 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the one or more ISMs are configured to facilitate rapid assembly using fewer number of mechanical and/or electrical connections/connectors and less time, compared to other application environments that are not constructed using said ISMs.