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Video Tour: COPT’s PowerLoft Data Center
September 27th, 2011 : Rich MillerPower Loft is a data center in Manassas, Virginia that was an early adopter of a two-story design that separates the raised-floor data halls from the supporting power and cooling infrastructure. n this video, COPT's Jim Coakley takes you on a tour of one facility and explains the design of Power Loft. Read More
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The Building as an Air Handler
April 8th, 2011 : Rich MillerWe've recently seen a number of two-story data centers design the entire structure to optimize airflow to take advantage of free cooling. Researcher James Hamilton of Amazon highlights another example in a new UK project. Read More
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Power Loft Adds More Power, Space
November 4th, 2010 : Rich MillerCorporate Office Properties Trust (COPT) has quickly followed through on its plans to expand the infrastructure at its Power Loft data center project in Manassas, Virginia. Read More
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Power Loft Bought by Corporate Office REIT
September 14th, 2010 : Rich Miller
The Power Loft data center in Manassas, Virginia has been acquired by Corporate Office Properties Trust for $115 million. The deal highlights the continued interest in the northern Virginia data center market, especially for the government sector.
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A Closer Look at Power Loft’s Design
March 16th, 2010 : Rich MillerThis video provides a detailed look at the two-story design of the new Power Loft data center, which separates the server rooms from the power and cooling infrastructure, allowing clients to run power densities of up to 300 watts a square foot. Read More
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Perseverance Brings Progress for Power Loft
March 16th, 2010 : Rich MillerAfter signing its second tenant, Power Loft is forging ahead with development of additional space at its new two-story data center in Prince William County, Virginia. Read More
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Horizon’s Expansion Begins at Power Loft
March 12th, 2010 : Rich Miller
Horizon Data Center Solutions has leased space at the new Power Loft data center in Manassas, Va. as the first step in an ambitious national expansion. CEO Lance Smith says Horizon plans to have a data center footprint in three key markets - Texas, northern Virginia and California.
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Power Loft Gets First Tenant in Virginia
August 6th, 2009 : Rich MillerPower Loft LLC has secured the first tenant for its innovative data center project in Manassas, Virginia, the company said this week. Read More
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Power Loft Readies First Site, More to Come
March 11th, 2008 : Rich MillerPower Loft LLC is nearing completion of its first data center in northern Virginia and has bought land for a second site in San Antonio. Read More
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