The building appears to be 28 feet tall, on a single level. Could someone who is familiar with data centres explain why that extra height?
Are they racking the electronic bits up two or three levels, and then building open-grid walkways for the technicians to reach the units? Or is there another reason why a data centre needs a cavernous space?
Thanks in advance.
TOP 10 REASONS:
1. Being wary of Steve's temper and not wanting to second guess him, architects designed the building literally when Steve said, "Apple will have more overhead building this data center."
2. In order to have enough clearance to keep "the cloud's" moisture away from sensitive equipment.
3. One word.... iHoverboards!
4. Future data center employees are expected to be unusually tall due to inbreeding and massive magnetic fields generated by "the cloud".
5. Ironically, Jonathan didn't like the "thinness" of the design.
6. It's not really Apple's data center, it's the new Area 51.
7. Employees will only get injured from 28-foot "falls."
8. Tall enough for Steve to park his jet indoors.
9. Optional business model if this one fails: Trampoline Warehouse
10. It's really Disney's AppleWorld! A totally enclosed theme park with virtual skies and sun because nerds are allergic to the outdoors.