NTT Facilities has devised a new data center model that addresses the overconcentration of data centers in Tokyo and Osaka and contributes to the realization of a circular economy.
This model positions data centers as core facilities for the local community and envisions a symbiotic model centered on waste heat utilization and disaster power supply. For example, waste heat generated from server cooling could be supplied to surrounding homes and office buildings for heating and hot water, as well as greenhouses, creating a system for recycling energy throughout the community.
To ensure stable operation even during power outages, data centers are equipped with emergency generators and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). In the event of a disaster, NTT Facilities aims to utilize the data center’s power equipment, link with nearby renewable energy plants and storage facilities, and shift workloads to data centers in other areas, enabling the supply of power to local disaster prevention centers.
Additionally, the company envisions integrating research facilities within the data center to promote collaborative research with local companies and universities. The establishment of the co-creation facility will promote local investment and create employment opportunities.
The “Multi Porous Lattice” exterior system will also be designed to cool the surrounding environment. Rainwater will be used to sprinkle water on the porous ceramic tiles on the building’s exterior, creating a cooling effect around the data center and creating a comfortable environment.

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