Pioneering Green Data Centers: Adobe’s NA1 by AlfaTech
Details
Location:
Hillsboro, OR
Client:
Category:
Mission Critical
Accreditation:
LEED Gold
Description
AlfaTech provided full design and project management services for Adobe’s mission-critical NA1 Data Center, a two-phase greenfield development located in Hillsboro, Oregon. This high-performance facility was designed and delivered to support Adobe’s growing IT demands while meeting stringent sustainability goals. Both phases of the project achieved LEED Gold Certification.
Phase 1: 70,000 SF | Phase 2: 100,000 SF
Highlights
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Phase 1:
7.5MW of critical IT load
12kV main switchgear with new transformers, UPS modules, PDU systems, and distribution
Evaporative cooling system with supplemental DX cooling
Hot and cold aisle containment strategies
Shell build-out with initial 3MW POD, expandable to 7.5MW
Phase 2:
5+1 block redundant electrical design
Indirect evaporative cooling (IDEC) with rooftop RTU units
1.8MW POD expansion with scalable infrastructure
New generator systems and multiple UPS units
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Delivered a total of 170,000 SF of high-availability data center infrastructure across two phases
Achieved LEED Gold Certification, demonstrating Adobe’s commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable development
Implemented scalable design for future growth and added capacity
Optimized critical infrastructure to support enterprise-level workloads and uptime requirements
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Leveraged evaporative and indirect evaporative cooling systems to significantly reduce energy usage and improve PUE
Designed with modularity and phased expansion in mind, enabling Adobe to scale capacity without disrupting operations
Used hot/cold aisle containment to enhance airflow management and thermal efficiency
Employed block redundant electrical architecture to improve resiliency and ensure continuous uptime
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