Episodes
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...
Published 02/28/24
Published 02/28/24
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!
Published 12/13/23
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...
Published 11/22/23
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...
Published 11/01/23
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!
Published 10/11/23
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
Published 09/20/23
Cybersecurity is growing in importance as buildings become more connected 🌐. In this episode host Jon Lester discusses the importance of cybersecurity certifications 🔒 with our Global Cybersecurity Certification Manager, Nadia Patricia Stefan. Have you ever wondered why we need independent certifications, or how this impacts the product lifecycle? Find your answers in this podcast. Tune in now! 🎙️
Published 07/26/23
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...
Published 07/12/23
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!
Published 06/28/23
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.
Published 06/01/23
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...
Published 05/10/23
Today we follow up on the last podcast with Alex Rohweder on the topic of the democratization of building management 🏢. As building management was originally developed for large and complex buildings, like hospitals, the CO2 reduction goals lay pressure on smaller plants as well 🏠. Together with Jon Lester he discusses the possibilities, advantages, and hurdles of building management for smaller buildings. Tune in to learn more! 🎧
Published 04/26/23
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 🏢. Do you want to find out how the ESG help the industry to reach the sustainable development goals? 🌱 Tune in and find out!
Published 04/05/23
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.
Published 03/22/23
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...
Published 03/10/23
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.
Published 02/16/23
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.
Published 02/01/23
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!
Published 01/18/23
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...
Published 12/07/22
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...
Published 11/23/22
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!
Published 11/09/22
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!
Published 10/26/22
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!
Published 10/13/22
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!
Published 09/14/22