Considerations For Converting Buildings Into Modern Data Centers
DataCenter Knowledge, Thursday, May 4,2023
Remote work, cloud-based computing, and streaming services have increased demand for high-speed internet - and, in turn, a market for secure data centers.
Remote work, cloud-based computing, and streaming entertainment have helped increase demand for widespread high-speed internet access in the last several years. With that demand comes a growing market for secure data centers.
One way developers, building owners, and facility operators are meeting the moment is by working with architects to convert existing buildings into modern data centers. Since 2018, HKS' Mission Critical design practice has renovated or re-purposed more than 250 buildings. Here, we highlight lessons learned from our experience making buildings into something they were not initially designed for.