Microsoft wants to drastically cut carbon emissions, so it's building data centers with wood
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from ITPro3 months ago
Microsoft's new wooden data center aims to reduce carbon emissions by using cross-laminated timber, slashing the embodied carbon footprint by up to 65% compared to concrete.
ITProhttps://www.itpro.com/infrastructure/data-centres/microsoft-wants-to-drastically-cut-carbon-emissions-so-its-building-data-centers-with-wood
The hybrid structure of the data center will perform like traditional buildings while utilizing a lighter, more sustainable material and maintaining fire resistance and stability.
ITProhttps://www.itpro.com/infrastructure/data-centres/microsoft-wants-to-drastically-cut-carbon-emissions-so-its-building-data-centers-with-wood
Jim Hanna, Microsoft's data center sustainability lead, emphasized the commitment to an 'all-hands-on-deck' approach for emissions reduction, aligning the company's strategic goals with low-carbon materials.
ITProhttps://www.itpro.com/infrastructure/data-centres/microsoft-wants-to-drastically-cut-carbon-emissions-so-its-building-data-centers-with-wood
The focus on low-carbon materials, including engineered wood, signifies a shift in construction practices within the tech industry as Microsoft continues its journey towards carbon negativity by 2030.
ITProhttps://www.itpro.com/infrastructure/data-centres/microsoft-wants-to-drastically-cut-carbon-emissions-so-its-building-data-centers-with-wood
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