3rd Annual Better Buildings: Data Center Seminar - Dallas

About this event

The 3rd Annual Better Buildings: Data Center Seminar in Dallas is organized by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the organization that administers LEED certification and other green building programs. This seminar focuses specifically on sustainable data center design, construction, and operations within the context of the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Challenge. The event addresses critical topics including data center energy efficiency optimization, mechanical system design for hyperscale facilities, and implementation strategies for achieving LEED certification in mission-critical environments. Previous iterations have featured case studies from major cloud providers and colocation operators demonstrating measurable energy reductions and operational improvements. The seminar covers emerging technologies such as liquid cooling systems, advanced power distribution architectures, and renewable energy integration for data center campuses. Sessions typically include detailed analysis of power usage effectiveness (PUE) metrics, mechanical infrastructure redundancy planning, and commissioning best practices for critical systems. The program addresses specific challenges in the Texas market, including extreme weather resilience, grid reliability considerations, and compliance with local utility demand response programs. Technical presentations examine real-world implementations of energy recovery systems, free cooling strategies adapted to Dallas climate conditions, and innovative approaches to waste heat utilization. The event serves as a platform for sharing measured results from data center efficiency retrofits and new construction projects that have achieved significant energy savings while maintaining uptime requirements.

Who should attend

Data center facility managers, mechanical and electrical engineers specializing in mission-critical infrastructure, and sustainability directors at cloud providers, colocation companies, and enterprise organizations seeking LEED certification or energy efficiency improvements. GBCI credentialed professionals and commissioning agents working on data center projects will benefit from the technical sessions and networking opportunities.

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