Fireside Chat: Leveraging Multi-Story Design Strategies to Maximize Land Efficiency & Support Scalable Growth

1:00 pm - Tuesday 28th April 2026

  • Assessing structural and MEP implications of multi-story vs single story data centers and the potential impacts on equipment loading, cooling, and long-term reliability
  • Comparing land use, efficiency, and site economics under tight zoning and real estate pressures to determine when vertical density offsets higher construction complexity
  • Evaluating the operational workflows, maintenance access and future expansion pathways we built into our designs to support efficient facility operations

Speakers:

Design Manager
Gensler
AVP, Data Center Portfolio Lead
Black & Veatch