Kaufman & Company Launches Hyperscale Data Centers with Geodesic Dome Design in Utah and Texas
Kaufman & Company has launched two hyperscale data center projects in Utah and Texas, utilizing a proprietary geodesic dome design. These facilities are engineered for AI workloads, significantly reducing water and power consumption. The innovative design incorporates behind-the-meter renewable energy and aims to blend aesthetically with the landscape.
Kaufman & Company, a Los Angeles-based private investment firm, announced its entry into the AI infrastructure market with two hyperscale data center projects under construction in Utah and Texas. One site is located outside Salt Lake City, Utah, and the other in El Paso, Texas, where the company plans to build up to ten additional domes over the next decade on a 24,000-acre site.
The projects feature a unique geodesic dome design that significantly reduces water use by approximately 90% through a hybrid air and direct liquid immersion cooling system. The domes also generate up to 90% of their power from behind-the-meter sources, including rooftop solar in Utah and geothermal generation in El Paso, designed to supply power to both the facility and external users.
According to Daniel Kaufman, founder of Kaufman & Company, the design addresses common concerns regarding power, water, appearance, and jobs, emphasizing the domes' ability to blend into the landscape with green roofs. The company is partnering with various capital and infrastructure firms, including Meta, Google, Oracle, Microsoft, AT&T, Zayo, Fiberlight, Aurelia, and Firmica, as well as institutional lenders and government agencies. Kaufman & Company is pursuing LEED Platinum certification for these facilities, with phase one tenants already secured for the El Paso project.