What sustainability and “green” features are part of the IU Data Center construction?
The IU Data Center construction addresses a number of sustainability issues: The building will be part of a Technology Precinct master plan that includes a working landscape, or “greenway,” that will assist with storm water management and protect ecological balance and biodiversity. The data center is built on already disturbed land where previous buildings sat, so the overall footprint will not be increased. The master plan will also enable pedestrian traffic and access to mass transit. To meet tornado resistance and high-wind standards, the facility features a concrete shell. While concrete production does contribute to CO2 emissions, concrete is made from recycled and abundant materials, can be produced locally to cut down on transit emissions, and increases insulation and heat storage to reduce the need for additional heating and cooling. Construction will also use materials derived from recycled content or rapidly renewed resources, such as bamboo wall cladding in the lobby. The I
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