Abstract: A method to finance data centers and other high infrastructure facilities provides suitable collateral to close real estate financing. The method has three portions: vetting of suitable projects upon a computer, assembly of select tax credits upon a computer, and formation of capital as collateral for financing. This invention finds a building that fits the criteria for a government preservation program. Then the invention obtains collateral for financing the building renovation or rehabilitation from governmental agencies in connection with the building. Next the invention finds a third party interested in the collateral that invests in a building project or ownership of the building in exchange for the collateral. The investment funds then provide a down payment for the financing. The collateral may have the form of a federal tax credit. The method promotes financing of structures that may otherwise not obtain financing for reconstruction into a new use.

Abstract: A method for adaptive reuse of historic buildings for high density organic agriculture reutilizes historic properties with opaque walls. The method creates environmentally controlled plant growing chambers within a retrofitted historic structure that reduces logistics costs and negative environmental impacts while improving the quality of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other organic products. The method grows products closer to consumers and with a year round production capability. The present invention collects light for plants, delivers water and nutrients to plants, monitors and adjusts the temperature and humidity of the growing chamber, allows for harvesting of the plants, and recycles materials. The method promotes plant growth in a historic structure that may otherwise not support agriculture within a darkened old building.