Aligned Data Center Campus Development in Ashburn

This case study details the development of Aligned's flagship data center campus in Ashburn, Virginia, which is positioned in the largest data center market in North America. The document outlines the construction of a 370,000 square-foot facility designed to meet the demands of hyperscalers and cloud service providers. It emphasizes the rapid construction timeline, achieving one of the fastest building permit-to-vertical construction phases in Ashburn's history, completed in less than six months. The facility is designed to support a scalable and future-proof data center solution, with an initial capacity of 12 MW, expandable to 60 MW. The case study also discusses the innovative supply chain methodology and patented cooling technologies employed to enhance efficiency and sustainability. The campus is strategically located near major fiber routes and utility sources, ensuring robust connectivity and infrastructure support for high-density computing needs. Overall, the document presents a comprehensive view of the project's objectives, challenges, and solutions.