Buildings of Tomorrow

Discover the transformative power of IoT for buildings, revolutionizing automation, energy efficiency, operations as well as scalability. In this episode, delve into the world of IoT-enabled solutions for buildings with our special guest, Yannic Baeuchle, Global Product Manager for IoT at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Join us on this journey into the future, where innovation meets sustainability, creating smarter and autonomous buildings.

Discover how well-coordinated heating system controllers and customized software can lead to significant energy savings with heat pumps. Join Alexander Jekimow, Product Manager at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, as he dives into the world of heat pumps and decarbonization on our latest podcast episode! We uncover the importance of this technology for sustainability in buildings and explore how it's reshaping the HVAC industry. From boosting energy efficiency to reducing carbon emissions, heat pumps are paving the way for a greener future. Tune in now for all the insights!

In this episode, host Jon Lester and Siemens Cybersecurity Manager for Automation and Connected Devices, Francesco Negosanti discuss the importance and strengths of BACnet Secure Connect. As building connectivity increases, secure end-to-end communication is needed to ensure cybersecure buildings, whether new or existing. Do you want to deep dive into the topic? Tune in now!

Aging fire safety setups present challenges: spare parts availability, high false alarm rates, code compliance, or teams operating in a manual, reactive mode. Stretching to the limit eventually results in a rip-and-replace emergency modernization. In this episode, Thomas Zermin, Global Portfolio Manager for Fire Safety Services at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, explains why a strategic, phased modernization may take longer on the calendar, but is the fastest way to start leveraging new functionalities, and gain planning security and budget control. The benefits show real customer stories: 80% fewer false alarms, 30'000 EUR savings in staff efficiency, or incident reduction from 300 to 3 per week!

The average life span of a fire safety setup is 20-25 years – quite long compared to other disciplines. However, if we assume that a building has a life cycle of about 60 years, owners must expect to modernize their fire safety system 2-3 times. And these cycles are more than a 1:1 replacement. In this episode, Thomas Zermin, Global Portfolio Manager for Fire Safety Services at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, talks about the changes and constants in his 30 years of industry experience, some new drivers and the opportunities that IoT and cloud connectivity bring.

If you missed the recent Haystack Connect event, no need to worry. The experts at J2 Innovations, including Scott Muench, VP of Customer Experience, and Gareth Johnson, Chief Software Architect, have got you covered. They're sharing all the highlights and energy from Haystack Connect, considered the most important event in building data modelling. You won't want to miss out on their insider insights!

Podcast episode. Together with experts from J2 Innovations, we explored how Haystack technology serves as both a data model and a data standard, as well as an open-source connectivity framework. #J2innovations #siemens #haystack #haystacktagging #buildingsoftomorrow

Cybersecurity is growing in importance as buildings become more connected

Fire safety is just one part of a whole building – when an incident happens, different systems need to operate together perfectly: alarms, sprinklers, gas extinguishing, smoke extraction, access control, elevators, etc. In this episode, Ruud Geelen, VP of Service Portfolio, and Miguel Coll, Portfolio Director Fire Safety Services at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, explain how connecting it all into a digital layer makes buildings more safe, efficient, and responsive to very individual building dynamics.

Digital fire safety services gather massive amounts of performance data – and it doesn't end there. In this episode, Ruud Geelen, VP of Service Portfolio, and Miguel Coll, Portfolio Director Fire Safety Services at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, talk about how to leverage this data further: rule-based scripts, pattern recognition, algorithms, automated analysis, and automated recommendations. Today, you do maintenance when something happens. Tomorrow, you act before it happens!

Digital fire safety services can make building operations significantly more efficient, flexible, and safe. In this episode, Ruud Geelen, VP of Service Portfolio, and Miguel Coll, Portfolio Director Fire Safety Services at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, talk about what's driving them to develop new services, how a public subway operator avoids false fire alarms in tunnels with continuous system performance monitoring, and where the journey of digital services is going forward.

What does it mean to enhance the human experience in buildings and how can we get ahead of users' ever evolving challenges? In this episode of "Buildings of Tomorrow" host Jon Lester speaks with UX expert Eva Cochet-Weinandt about the importance of UX in digital and physical spaces. As the head of UX at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Eva breaks down the misconceptions of UX and how it applies to the crossroads between people and buildings, whether it's through digital products, physical products, or services. Tune in to learn more about leveraging data to make informed decisions on how to bring your buildings to the next level.

Today we follow up on the last podcast with Alex Rohweder on the topic of the democratization of building management

We're back with Christoph Leitgeb and Jon Lester. As recently discussed, building certifications do have a large influence for various stakeholders. Today's episode focuses on the impact of ESG on the building industry

Today's episode is all about sustainability certifications! Christoph Leitgeb, COO of the icccon AG, and Jon Lester discuss the values of certifications and how they can be used to enhance your building's value. Tune in now and discover a different point of view on sustainability certifications.

In today's episode of the Buildings of Tomorrow podcast, we will discuss a fascinating research project known as the Aspern Smart City Research (ASCR) which demonstrates how urban areas can be developed using market oriented, scalable, and cost-effective solutions to make energy systems more efficient and climate friendly.The project provides a unique structure where stakeholders collaborate to evaluate new solutions to ensure functioning systems to the world. Learn how partnerships and cross-functional testing is crucial to create a more sustainable tomorrow.

Tune in with Matthew Silvester from Meinhardt Thailand Ltd, and Jon Lester! In this episode we deep dive into different views on smart buildings and their contribution to a more sustainable world today and in the future. Learn what features really increase the value creation for building occupants, tenants, and landlords and what role certifications play, especially in the Asian market.

Wireless technology is back with Michele Remonato! In the last two episodes, we uncovered the different types of wireless technologies available in the industry and how these are used within buildings. In this episode, we will dive into the decision-making aspect of adopting wireless, from the perspective of facility managers & buildings owners.

In our previous episode with Leo Bivetti, Program Manager for the European Green Deal at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, we spoke about the overarching European Green Deal, its legislations, and the underlying directives found in the "Fit for 55" package. In this episode, we will dive into the pertinent directives and legislations for the building industry, such as the EPBD, and discuss how these vary for different types of buildings. Tune in!

The Insiders is back! In this episode, Steve Borges of Signature Healthcare and Anthony Casciano of Siemens Financial Services sit down with Jon Lester to discuss the importance of working with a sustainable lender who understands your business and its challenges. They deep dive into the direct impact this relationship has on performance and in the case of Signature Healthcare, continuity of quality care and employment. Discover how a sustainability strategy can be good for both the planet and your business – it doesn't have to be one or the other. Tune in!

The Buildings of Tomorrow Podcast celebrates 150 episodes! Thank you for listening to us over the past years. In celebration, we've prepared an exciting episode with special guest speakers: Emmanuelle Billard, Director of Sustainability for Building Products at Siemens SI, Michele Remonato, Global Head of IoT Devices at Siemens SI, and Elisa Rönkä, Global Head of SaaS Sales for Digital Buildings at Siemens SI. Join us in our conversation where we break down the question: How can we create sustainable buildings? What aspects need to be considered all the way from the device-level to the operations-level of a circular economy. Tune in to find out!

Michele Remonato is back on the podcast with Jon Lester. After a first episode explaining how wireless is used in buildings, this episode focuses on the different types of wireless technologies available in the building industry and the wide range of applications where these technologies are being used. Tune in!

We experience AI every day, from Siri all the way to AI-powered cameras. Yet when we look at buildings and AI together, there is still a lot of work to do. How can we leverage these capabilities, given that people spend roughly 90% of their time in buildings? Tune in together with Dr. Paul Baumann, Head of Global Product Management Data Analytics at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, and Jon Lester, to find out!

This week, Buildings of Tomorrow has a special guest from Cetetherm. Join Roger Dahlstrand, Sales & Distribution Manager Nordic & Baltic, and Jon Lester on how digitalization is making district heating more sustainable. The Swedish company has developed a smart solution to save power costs for property owners and help heating suppliers optimize their networks. Tune in!

This week, Buildings of Tomorrow talks about the Healthcare Industry and more specifically about the current trends and influences, such as the pandemic, that create challenges within the industry. Tune in together with Job Kamphuis, Head of Healthcare Vertical Markets at Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Jon Lester to find out more!

In a recent study conducted by Siemens, 63% of respondents believed that the digitalization of buildings and power networks is lagging the progress of digitalization in most other industries. Join Jon Lester and Dave Hopping, CEO Solutions and Services at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, in conversation exploring “What is the actual potential in data for enterprise businesses?”

Many challenges occur daily in buildings management, and it is essential to overcome it. Digitalization and technology advances enable organizations to make the best decisions to drive positive business outcomes. Join Jon Lester and Brad Haeberle, Senior Vice President Services, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, to discover more!

As urbanization continues and the population keeps growing, the demand for space is increasing substantially. Considering that urban cities create 70% of global emissions, the need for decarbonization is inevitable. Tune in with Oliver Tsai, the project lead for net-zero carbon cities at the World Economic Forum, to find out the challenges in the decision-making process within the buildings industry and understand how we can accelerate towards a net-zero carbon infrastructure.If you want to learn more about the pivotal role of data and digitalization in decarbonizing infrastructure, check out our latest thought leadership report "A New Space Race": https://siemens.com/newspacerace.

The digitalization of buildings is believed to be key in making our built environment more sustainable.  Nevertheless, the building sector lags behind when it comes to harnessing the power of data. What are the reasons? And how can digitalization be accelerated? Tune in with Jon Lester, Christian Waglechner, the Senior Development Manager at CA Immo and Marjut Rautavaara, Head of Cloud SW Product Management at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, to find out! If you want to learn more about the pivotal role of data and digitalization in transforming infrastructure, check out our latest thought leadership report "A New Space Race": https://siemens.com/newspacerace.

How can you future proof buildings when change happens so quickly? Stefan Schwab, CEO of Comfy | Enlighted. (Buildings Robotics Inc.), joins Jon Lester to discuss how IoT solutions are helping to deliver flexible, sustainable, human centric buildings that place people's needs at the heart of the experience.

The Insiders is back with Part 2 on how the University of Birmingham is transforming its campus into the world's most intelligent University campus. Join Matt Beveridge and Simon Burgess and discover how partnerships are key in fostering innovation and how sustainable goals can be achieved through digitalization.

What is the European Green Deal and how does this affect the building industry? Join us together with Leo Bivetti, Program Manager European Green Deal at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, to understand what this legislation means for the building sector and the actions that need to be taken, to meet the EU's goal of becoming climate neutral by 2050.

In this episode, Peter Nebiker, Head of Fire Safety at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, will tell us all about digitalization within Fire Safety and its impact in the buildings industry. Tune in to find out how IoT-enabled solutions can improve the efficiency, safety and productivity of people and buildings!

As our first episode on The Insiders, our brand-new series of the Buildings of Tomorrow podcast, we will discover how the University of Birmingham is redefining the future of Universities. Tune in with Jon Lester, Matt Beveridge, the Innovation Manager at the University of Birmingham and Simon Burgess, the Solution Developer for campuses in the UK for Siemens Smart Infrastructure, and learn how the University is using digital technologies while moving towards becoming a smart, decarbonized campus.

Technology is redefining the way we work and live, and it starts with the services we use. The need to increase efficiency, productivity and user-experience has propelled XaaS models to new heights. Join Jon Lester and Dave Hopping, CEO Solutions and Services, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, to find out more!

In this episode, Burkhard Maier, General Manager of Combustion at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, will tell us all about hydrogen as the path towards sustainable combustion. Tune in and find out how hydrogen is used, the benefits it provides and whether it could be used in the buildings industry in the future!

How can we maximize user experience (UX) in the building industry? In this episode, Elisa Rönkä, Global Head of SaaS Sales for Digital Buildings at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, will tell us what is meant by UX in the building industry and the challenges we face to maximize it. Tune in!

Containerized solutions, such as E-Houses, have become more prevalent in the building industry. What does this solution entail and what benefits does it provide? Tune in with Jon Lester and Markus Lagler, Global Business Development Manager for fire safety at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, to find out!

How can we leverage modern technology and make our buildings more connected? In this episode, Michele Remonato, Head of IoT Devices at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, will tell us how wireless technology is used in buildings and the different types of wireless networks that exist. Tune in!

We hear a lot about artificial intelligence, whether as a key enabling technology or company strategy. But where are we with AI in the buildings and infrastructure industry? What are some examples of AI driven applications? Find out with Jon Lester and Ulli Waltinger, Associate Vice President for Artificial Intelligence and IoT at Siemens Advanta Consulting, Fellow of the Siemens AI Lab and Host of the Human & AI podcast!

Fire safety in parking garages has always been a concern; but are the risks different with electric vehicles? Tune in with Jon Lester and Jonathan Copley, Global Marketing Manager for fire safety applications at Siemens #SmartInfrastructure, to find out!

In this episode, Emelie Emanuelsson, Global Product Manager for fire safety applications at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, joins us together with Manuel Obert, expert for structures and seismology at TÜV SÜD, to explore the importance of fire protection strategies within giga factories. Find out what the process of battery cell production entails and which parts are inclined to high levels of risk for fire protection!