Kaufman & Company Breaks Ground on Two Hyperscale Server Dome Data Centers in Utah and Texas

Kaufman & Company, a private investment firm based in Los Angeles, has commenced construction on two hyperscale data center projects near Salt Lake City, Utah, and in El Paso, Texas. These facilities represent the company's foray into large-scale AI infrastructure and utilize a unique geodesic dome design intended to address environmental concerns.

The proprietary dome structure is engineered for AI workloads, featuring a curved, column-free interior that fosters natural convection cooling and a hybrid air and direct liquid immersion system. This design significantly cuts water usage by 90 percent compared to conventional data centers and requires 30 percent less structural material. The facilities can scale from 10-20 megawatts to 50-100 megawatts and boast a rapid 12-month deployment time, circumventing typical substation queue delays.

Daniel Kaufman, the firm's founder, stated that the design directly tackles "real, impactful concerns" regarding power, water, appearance, and jobs. Each dome will derive up to 90 percent of its power from behind-the-meter sources, such as rooftop solar in Utah and geothermal generation in El Paso. The green roofs also collect water, meeting approximately 90 percent of cooling needs. The El Paso site spans 24,000 acres, with phase one tenants already secured and plans for up to ten additional domes over the next decade.

For the first time, Kaufman & Company has brought in outside capital and infrastructure partners, including major tech companies like Meta, Google, Oracle, Microsoft, along with AT&T, Zayo, Fiberlight, Aurelia, institutional lenders, and government agencies. Ryan Wallace has been appointed Managing Director of Server Dome Global to spearhead the data center initiative, supported by industry veterans David Keegan, David Jackson, and Bradley Blewett. The company is also pursuing LEED Platinum certification for the facilities.