Jackson Metcalf
Principal & Project Director, Critical Facilities Gensler
Jackson is a Studio Director in Gensler’s Chicago office with 20 years of experience at Gensler. He is a trusted advisor known for delivering tailored solutions that seamlessly combine design excellence, operational performance, and sustainability.
While specializing in critical facilities, Jackson also brings extensive expertise to commercial office buildings, corporate campuses, and mixed-use developments. He excels in coordinating complex engineering systems, driving innovative, high-performance solutions that meet the unique demands of each project.
As a passionate advocate for sustainable design, Jackson has led numerous LEED Gold–certified data centers, pioneering energy-efficient strategies and advancing environmental stewardship. He is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences, where he shares his insights on the evolving landscape of sustainable data center design.
Seminars
- Positioning data centers as non-disposable architecture to ensure lasting value and relevance 20+ years into the future
- Leveraging data centers as catalysts for growth to unlock broader economic ecosystems beyond initial build phases
- Embedding community engagement into long-term planning to align development with evolving local expectations
