08/28/2026
With AI, IoT, and cloud computing driving unprecedented demand, today’s data centers face a massive structural paradox: they must be deployed at breakneck speed, yet they require hyper-strict climate control and energy efficiency.
Enter the newly expanded NTT Global Data Centers Americas HI2 campus in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Designed by Corgan and CAI Architects http://Inc., this state-of-the-art facility proves that rapid scalability doesn’t have to come at the expense of performance or aesthetics.
Here is how Kingspan’s single-component system delivered for the HI2 data center:
- Exceptional Thermal Performance: Data centers run 24/7 and generate immense heat. With R-values of up to 8.0 per inch, Kingspan’s IMPs provide a highly efficient thermal barrier. This drastically minimizes the energy required for excessive cooling, keeping long-term operational costs down.
- Accelerated Construction & Reduced Labor: Traditional multi-trade wall structures delay timelines. By using a prefabricated, ready-to-install system, a single installer, Streimer Sheet Metal Works, http://Inc., completed the envelope. This allowed for a much faster dry-in so interior trades could begin work earlier, keeping the massive project on schedule.
- Weather-Tight Resilience: The Pacific Northwest climate is notoriously harsh. Kingspan’s panels deliver a continuous full air and water barrier, securing sensitive internal equipment from Oregon’s heavy rain, snow, and high winds.
- Aesthetic Edge: Tech hubs shouldn't look like concrete bunkers. Applied vertically, the tight, ribbed panels in custom silver polish and light gray give the campus a sleek, professional, and contemporary look that matches the cutting-edge technology housed inside.
Dive into the full case study to see how Kingspan is shaping the next generation of data center construction: https://hubs.la/Q04vHJC40
