One of the recent projects we worked on at Sheehan Nagle Hartray Architects was not a wholly unusual one for us. We were tasked with evaluating data centers, improving their functionality, and “future proofing” them for longevity. With every new data center client, we ask ourselves what we have learned from past projects and how we can implement the latest industry advancements.
It was the subject matter that made this project unique and piqued our interest. This time, we weren’t evaluating the current technologies and mechanical systems; we were focusing on the user experience — a concept that’s been overlooked for far too long. And, to top it off, this research project would take us to six data centers on two continents.