Locating the Data Center in a former gunpowder plant required, beyond the technical prowess inherent in moving into a landmark site, use of a relatively obscure geothermal cooling process.
Created in 1956, the independent family-run Décima company stands out for its multifaceted activity profile.

DECIMA has met the challenge of installing a data center within a former munitions factory in the midst of a UNESCO world heritage site while at the same time optimizing the site’s energy performance by setting up a geothermal cooling system.

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