A Gensler and Thornton Tomasetti-led data center project that highlights the enormous potential for similar environmentally-minded hybrid mass timber designs in the booming typology is on its way toward completion in the suburbs of Northern Virginia.The firm is working with Microsoft to deliver a pair of new centers made using CLT materials. Microsoft says their presence will reduce the buildings overall carbon footprint by 35% compared to conventional steel construction, and another 65% compared to those made from precast concretean important step as such projects gain priority in the new data-driven economy.Video courtesy of MicrosoftMicrosoft has previously committed to becoming fully 'carbon-negative' in its construction footprint by decades end, developing a plan that has since seen setbacks due to the volume and pace of expansion and a subsequently high rate of 'indirect emissions' skyrocketing by 30.9% over just three years.Another innovation meant to combat this i...