Ep233: Kurt Lindorfer – “Shaking Things Up with Seismic Smarts & Data Center Swagger” from The QTS Experience

Ep233: Kurt Lindorfer – “Shaking Things Up with Seismic Smarts & Data Center Swagger”

1 hour 22 minutes Posted Nov 12, 2025 at 3:00 pm.

Opening and Introductions

Founding Paradigm – From Experience to Vision

Intelligent Structural Solutions Explained

Beyond the Code: Hula Hips and Why Minimum Isn’t Enough

Protecting Billions – Designing for Data Centers

Seismic Design and Shock Absorption

Engineering for Resilience

How Teams Build Smarter Structures

Balancing Safety, Cost, and Innovation

Real-World Lessons in Retrofits

The Role of Technology in Structural Design

Data Centers and the Future of Construction

Mentoring the Next Generation of Engineers

Human Side of Engineering – Collaboration and Curiosity

Advice to Young Engineers Entering the Field

Closing Thoughts and Reflections

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Structural engineer Kurt Lindorfer joins the QTS Experience to explore what happens when design goes beyond the code. From intelligent structures and base isolation to hula-dancing data centers, we blend serious seismic insight with humor—because protecting billions in data deserves a little swagger.

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