hug this cuddly toy, and hear the piercing scream of real AI data centers
for ‘adopt a data center,’ basura interviewed dozens of people living near data centers across the US.
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WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 2027 NYX Design Awards deadline: april 29th, 2027 Asia Design Prize 2027 deadline: december 30th, 2026 MICROHOME 2027 deadline: july 21st, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 
