Modern trends in architecture of information technology centers

Purpose: The main purpose of the article is to identify the place of the information technology in the modern world and the importance of developing the IT center architecture through the study of foreign and domestic analogues. The article presents information about the modern trends in architecture of information technology centers.Design: The article describes the main solutions for the place of IT centers in the urban environment and their functional and architectural planning features.Practical implications: The information technology potential is identified, which is being rapidly developed. The constant growth of Internet users creates an increased demand for various information products. The emergence of IT centers not only allows realizing the regional potential, but also forming a social infrastructure and a comfortable urban environment.Originality/value: One of the main tasks solved by an architect when designing an information technology center is to take into account the peculiarities of intellectual labor and create appropriate conditions for employees. This is realized through the use of "flexible offices" and a large percentage of recreational areas for workers. One of the important characteristics of the modern information technology center is its compliance with the green architecture, which implies concern for the environment and use of alternative energy sources.