Data Centres

As digital technology becomes more sophisticated, data infrastructure is evolving to meet the demands of its users and society. Creating a data centre today, means focusing on the demands of tomorrow. Continuity is crucial. We match your connectivity ambitions with our proven track record in data centre consultancy and design all over the world. By leveraging our market-leading position, we are supporting the development of global digital infrastructure, focusing on innovative data centre solutions that prioritise resilience, energy efficiency and sustainability. Committed to achieving carbon neutrality, our goal is to create advanced structures that not only meet current demands but also pave the way for a sustainable future in digital operations. Read more about our data centres services. 

New data centre blends in with its green surroundings 

This new 24MW IT data centre in Switzerland challenges design expectations and blends into its natural surroundings, bordering the forest and streams. Located outside Zurich, the two-storey building supports people’s needs for connectivity while preserving the natural beauty of the area. The building has a wood-lookalike façade. Its green roof, flower garden, beehive, and other elements preserve existing biodiversity. Excess heat generated by the IT racks is used to heat the offices and transferred to a nearby hotel and seminar centre. The air conditioning and cooling systems respond to the ambient conditions so noise and power consumption are reduced to a minimum and drop at night and when temperatures fall. We worked on this data centre project with support from Next, a Zurich-based partnership between Confirm and Royal HaskoningDHV. This ensured our client of local dedication and expertise. The first phase of the data centre has been completed and is in operation. The next phase will be equipped with a liquid cooling system for upcoming AI deployment. Read more about the new-look data centre.

Picture of a data centre building with green surroundings in Switzerland. The visual displays icons for SDG 3, SDG 9, and SDG 11, showing their connection to the project.
Portrait photo of Soumik Guha, Project Manager at Royal HaskoningDHV.

“This project is a textbook example of how a synchronised collective effort, precision and courageous decisions can lead to a valuable outcome.”

Soumik Guha, Project Director