Andover, MA – RDK Engineers is proud to be a part of the official opening of
IBM’s new Littleton data center. RDK played an integral role in the building systems design of
the 494,000 square foot building, IBM’s largest software development facility in North America.
Attendees at the June 16 opening included Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, who
received a tour of the building; Massachusetts Congresswoman Niki Tsongas; IBM Senior State
Executive for Massachusetts Alistair Rennie; and Senior Vice President and Group Executive,
IBM Software, Steven A. Mills.
RDK incorporated a number of energy efficient features into the design of the high-tech
facility, which includes nearly 60,000 square feet of data center and lab space. The main
data center was designed on a 25,000 square foot floor that allows for faster delivery of air at
a lower temperature, and additional energy efficient design features include HVAC systems
that respond to solar heat gains and automated lighting controls that dim lights based on the
levels of natural lighting. RDK also designed a back-up power system for all critical processing
equipment so IBM could keep information safe and equipment running if power were lost.
“The excitement at the opening of this innovative facility made us feel a part of the impressive
growth that Massachusetts technology industry is experiencing,” stated Pat Murphy,
RDK Principal. “We were thrilled to be a part of IBM’s new data center design team.”