Jeff Gyzen

Jeff Gyzen is principal and global director mission critical and industrial facilities practice group, Arcadis

Data Centers

Project Profile: Reimagining U.S. Data Centers to Better Serve the Planet in San Jose

Data centers entail a massive carbon footprint, both physically and operationally, and have often been criticized for their significant energy consumption. The environmental consequences have become even more acute with the rise of AI, which requires enormous computing power and cooling. Cities, designers, and policymakers now face the urgent challenge of reimagining these resource-intensive facilities so that they can meet rising energy demands while mitigating climate pressures, ensuring these buildings enhance their immediate environments rather than compromise them. The Terra Ventures Data Center in San Jose, California, exemplifies this socially responsible approach. Expected to be completed in 2027, the new facility aims to showcase how careful planning can meet both global demand and local responsibility.

December 9, 2025

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Jeff Gyzen

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