Chad Fowler on REI Diamonds Podcast
January 30, 2025
A conversation on how data centers are shaping the systems communities rely on every day.
Chad Fowler, HED’s Mission-Critical Business Leader, joined REI Diamonds for a wide-ranging discussion on the role data centers play in today’s digital economy. Hosted by real estate investor and educator Dan Breslin, the podcast explores the people, projects, and ideas driving the built environment behind modern technology. Fowler brings an architect’s perspective to the conversation, tracing how data center design has evolved alongside advances like AI and increased demand for resilience. He also speaks to the importance of design approaches that balance technical performance with community understanding and long-term impact.
