Microsoft Mass Timber Data Centers
Critical Facilities · Client: Microsoft
Project details
Structural engineering for mass timber data center buildings.
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Thornton Tomasetti is a global engineering firm founded in 1949 applying structural, forensic, sustainability, facade, and infrastructure expertise to complex projects across six continents. With more than 40 offices worldwide and 7,000+ active projects, it is widely recognized as a top-tier structural engineer of record for supertall buildings, major transportation infrastructure, sports venues, and cultural landmarks. Thornton Tomasetti is also known for proprietary technology tools including Asterisk and Beacon and for deep expertise in mass timber, decarbonization, and advanced project delivery.
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Structural engineering of record for buildings of all scales, from low-rise to supertall, with specialization in complex geometries, mass timber, and high-performance systems.
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Structural engineering for mass timber data center buildings.
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