Buildings of Tomorrow

Buildings of Tomorrow

Unlock the potential of tomorrow’s buildings with Siemens’ Building of Tomorrow podcast. Designed for building professionals on the go, each episode features conversations with Siemens experts and industry leaders shaping the future of buildings. Explore the technologies advancing building automation, fire safety and security. Learn how AI sets us on the path to human-centric autonomous buildings, improving building performance, flexibility, sustainability and experience for occupants, operators and owners alike. Through accessible, expert-led discussions, stay informed on the trends, technologies, and partnerships defining what’s next for buildings.

Episodes

#169 Beyond Rip-and-Replace: A Strategic Approach to Building Modernization

March 18, 2026 • 30 mins
Outdated building systems aren't just inefficient; they lead to critical compliance gaps and significant security risks.In this episode, Jon Lester, Siemens Smart Infrastructure Marketing Expert, shares insights from his research on why organizations struggle to keep pace despite the critical triggers pushing for it. He then unpacks why a strategic, stepwise approach isn't just faster, but the only way to move f...
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#168 Transforming the Future of Buildings with IoT

December 18, 2024 • 31 mins
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 bui...
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#167 Energy efficiency and sustainability with heat pumps

February 28, 2024 • 10 mins
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 b...
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#166 BACnet Secure Connect - Cybersecurity in mind

December 13, 2023 • 25 mins
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!
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#165 Modernization of fire safety services – Part II: Strategic, phased approach as key to success

November 22, 2023 • 19 mins
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 ca...
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#164 Modernization of fire safety services – Part I: A necessity, not a luxury

November 1, 2023 • 20 mins
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 ...
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#163 What happened at Haystack Connect?

October 11, 2023 • 22 mins
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!
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#162 What’s latest with Haystack tagging?

September 20, 2023 • 20 mins
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
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#161 Security by design certified according to IEC62443

July 26, 2023 • 16 mins
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! 🎙️
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#160 The future of digital fire safety services – Part II: Holistic Services

July 12, 2023 • 15 mins
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 mor...
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#159 The future of digital fire safety services – Part I: Data Analytics

June 28, 2023 • 14 mins
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...
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#158 The opportunities of digital fire safety services

June 1, 2023 • 26 mins
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 ...
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#157 Enhancing the human experience in buildings

May 10, 2023 • 29 mins
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 bui...
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#156 From big to small – the possibilities of building management

April 26, 2023 • 8 mins
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! ...
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#155 Consultants and Sustainability – The Impact of ESG

April 5, 2023 • 18 mins
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!
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#154 Consultants and Sustainability

March 22, 2023 • 21 mins
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.
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The Insiders: #4 Innovating together at Aspern Smart City Research

March 9, 2023 • 51 mins
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 func...
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#153 Smart buildings: A system of systems

February 16, 2023 • 34 mins
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.
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#152 Decision-making in wireless adoption projects

February 1, 2023 • 17 mins
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.
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#151 The European Green Deal: Understanding the legislative framework for buildings

January 18, 2023 • 21 mins
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...
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