In 2024, global investment in data centres hit a record $57 billion, transforming how we build and power the digital world. From sprawling hyperscale campuses to compact edge facilities, this growth is reshaping conversations around speed, scale, sustainability, and resilience. In this episode of the Gensler Design Podcast, host David Calkins sits down with John Taylor, Regional Practice Area Lead for Critical Facilities, to explore the forces driving the next generation of data centres. They discuss how AI is accelerating data demand, how designers are building faster while planning for long-term flexibility, and how Gensler’s Data Centre Configurator Tool is revolutionizing early-stage design and client decision-making.