Adaptive reuse: Untapped potential for data centers
22 November 2024
‘Adaptive reuse’, the process of repurposing a building for new use, is a tried and tested approach to regeneration and renewal.
Data centers have not traditionally been considered candidates for adaptive reuse projects, but we believe it's time to challenge this approach. The truth is data center construction is not sustainable in its current form. Data centers’ power demand, already an eyewatering 2% share of global energy consumption, is projected to more than double by 2030, according to the Electric Power Research Institute. Could adaptive reuse be part of a solution to solving some of the toughest challenges in data center construction and management?
Our report explores the significant opportunities that adaptive reuse and heat recapture represent for data center construction. It provides a practical framework to assess feasibility and maximize benefits, enabling organizations to make informed decisions and build a more sustainable future for data centers.