Smarter Homes & Buildings

In this episode of the Smarter Homes & Buildings Podcast, host Nicholas Fonteix of Loxone sits down with Daniel Lopez of Grizzly Tech to explore how smart home technology can support neurodivergent individuals, aging populations, and other communities with specialized needs. Drawing from his personal experience as a father of a son with autism and Down syndrome, Daniel shares how simple smart...

Energy is one of the biggest operational costs in buildings, yet it often goes unseen and unmanaged until it’s too late. In this episode of the ASHB Smarter Homes & Buildings Podcast, Shana Longo of Legrand is joined by Matt Trudeau and Shawn Lebrun of Modern Energy Advancements to explore how real-time, granular energy data is changing the way buildings are operated. The discussion looks at h...

Water is often treated as a fixed utility cost in buildings until something goes wrong. A frozen pipe. A hidden leak. A surprise water bill. In this episode of the ASHB Smarter Homes & Buildings Podcast, Harry Kohal of TMA Systems sits down with David Benaiges, Vice President of Intelligent Water Solutions at Watts Water Technologies and lead behind the Nexa platform, to explore why water dese...

Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO of Parks Associates, joins Derek Richardson, Founder and CEO of Deako, for a wide-ranging conversation on how lighting is becoming a core layer of the intelligent home. The discussion explores how Deako’s plug-and-play lighting approach is removing long-standing barriers to adoption by simplifying installation, reducing costs, and making future upgrades easier fo...

In this episode of the ASHB Smarter Homes & Buildings Podcast, host Greg Walker, CEO of the Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB), sits down with Louis Parks, CEO and Chairman of Veridify Security, for the first installment of a three-part series on Building Cybersecurity. This conversation, titled Cybersecurity 101, introduces the fundamentals of protecting building systems and...

In this episode, host Walt Zerbe sits down with Roy Spencer, Founder of Perma-Seal Basement Systems and Basement Defender, to discuss the critical, yet often overlooked, threat of water damage in homes. Roy shares his 46 years of experience in basement waterproofing, innovations like daily sump pump testing, and why traditional waterproofing methods often fall short. Learn how proactive systems li...

ASHB sits down with Robert Soler, Chief Scientist and Founder of BIOS Lighting, to explore the profound impact of human-centric and circadian lighting on sleep, mood, and overall well-being. With a background in NASA’s research on lighting for astronauts, Robert shares insights into how the right kind of light can boost productivity, enhance focus, and even improve mental health. In this episode,...

In this episode of the ASHB Smarter Homes & Buildings Podcast, host Walt Zerbe, Senior Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA, talks with Mason Hall, Vice President of Connected Products Fortune Brands Innovations . The two dive into the latest trends in smart home technology, focusing on smart water solutions and their role in combating water scarcity across the U.S.  Mason highlights...

In this insightful episode of the ASHB Smarter Homes & Buildings Podcast, host Paul O’Malley, Founder of Paul O’Malley Associates, sits down with Dan Diehl, CEO of Aircuity, and Walt King, Managing Director of Thrive Buildings, to delve into their experiences in delivering decarbonization programs for critical environments. They discuss essential topics such as the importance of organizational...

In this episode of the ASHB Smarter Homes & Buildings Podcast, James Carlini and Darrin Mylet delve into the uncertain future of major U.S. cities like New York, Chicago, and San Francisco as their commercial real estate markets continue to face significant challenges. With increasing vacancies and plummeting property values, the duo argues that traditional property appraisals fail to capture...

In this special co-branded episode of the ASHB Smarter Homes & Buildings Podcast and the Political Shadings Podcast , the discussion centers on innovations in window and door automation. The episode features Ralph Vasami, Executive Director of the Attachments Energy Ratings Council (AERC), who discusses AERC's role in developing energy performance ratings for window attachments, the signi...

ASHB is pleased to present an insightful discussion featuring Alex Bazhinov, founder and president of Lumin, and Daniel Sosa, Global Strategy Manager for NEMA Smart Buildings at ABB. This conversation focuses on the future of electrification, a vital strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to a sustainable energy future in the global fight against climate change. Our exper...

In this episode of the ASHB Smarter Homes and Buildings Podcast, ASHB is joined by Vivek Ponnada from Nozomi Networks. Vivek, a Technology Solutions Director shares his expertise on programmable logic controllers (PLCs). ASHB and Vivek dive into the world of PLCs, discussing their role in building automation, from HVAC systems to lighting control. Vivek highlights the security concerns associated...

Host Bob Allan, VP of Sales of NAVCO Electronic Security speaks with Dwight Stewart, CEO of Streamside Solutions, and Michael Grant, Co-founder and COO of Metrikus.  Dwight and Michael discuss the importance of data in digital buildings, emphasizing the need for "killer apps" that provide clear, actionable building data. They highlight the value of aggregating information from disparate...

The definition of smart building has evolved since 1981 when the term was originally coined, and it has transformed well beyond lighting and HVAC systems. In the age of artificial intelligence, the possibilities for even smarter buildings are endless. Technology advancements in hardware, software and now generative AI brings new context and capabilities that require rethinking what a smart buildin...

J. Christopher Larry joins a panel of distinguished experts as they delve into the fascinating world of fire alarm systems in smart buildings and homes. With insights from Suzanne Alfano, Rick Heffernan, Dr. Rodger W Reiswig, and Birgitte Messerschmidt, this episode explores the history, challenges, and emerging technologies shaping fire and life safety in modern buildings. From the inception of f...

As solar continues to grow as a solution for companies, developers and homeowners to make buildings more sustainable, the industry is naturally becoming much more complex. Solar installations are not just projects but rather a crucial play in the grander team sport of transitioning to renewable energy for a greener future.  In this episode, JD Dillon, Chief Marketing Officer of global solar manufa...

Host Bob Allan from NAVCO welcomes experts Rick Bennett and Scott Wolf from Enviros and members of the Energy Management Association, as they discuss how to bridge the gap between physical assets, data analytics, and integrated systems to achieve building performance management. Whether dealing with new construction or existing facilities, aligning corporate and facility missions is key to success...

Building automation, IoT, Smart Buildings, whichever path is being followed, there are some fundamentals that are frequently passed over. Often overshadowed by the capabilities and benefits of applications and technological advances, the underlying infrastructure—and how it is implemented—can be the key to the long-term success and realization of the anticipated outcomes of a new building or the u...

In this episode of the Smarter Homes and Buildings podcast, ASHB is joined by industry experts Marc Petock, Vice President, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Lynxspring, and Brian Turner, CEO at Buildings IOT. Explore the crucial business drivers behind smart buildings, the impact of electrification and EV charging, and the evolving role of AI in shaping our built environment. Delve...

Dive into the world of sustainable building practices and critical environments with industry experts in this engaging and informative podcast. Join Paul O’Malley, Founder of Paul O’Malley Associates, as he sits down with Dan Diehl, CEO of Aircuity, and Walt King, Managing Director of Thrive Buildings, for an enlightening discussion on the pressing challenges and exciting opportunities in building...

Host James Carlini, accompanied by Russ Hartigan, former Cook County Circuit Court Judge (Illinois) and Corporation Counsel to multiple municipalities, and Darrin Mylet, founder and CEO of Telosa Network, lead an engaging discussion on the imminent challenges confronting cities, commercial office spaces, and investors. This enlightening conversation delves into the transformative changes occurring...

Join host Rich Tehrani, CEO TMC, Chairman ITEXPO TECHSUPERSHOW, in this captivating episode as he welcomes Derek Peterson, CEO of Soter Technologies, to explore the realm of smart(er) buildings and their impact on safety, security, and environmental health. Discover how new sensing capabilities integrated into these buildings are revolutionizing the way building managers respond to various threats...

Host Jill Frey of Cummins Facility Services and Facility Data Standard, along with guest Kim Johnson of MHT Technologies, discuss bringing Internet of Things (IoT) devices and Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology into facilities and buildings, and how the two function individually and together to drive sustainability and help achieve net zero goals. 

Host James Carlini of Carlini & Associates, along with guest Isiah Jones of Applied Integrated Technologies (AIT), provide pragmatic insights into cybersecurity for smart buildings and homes in this final installment of the multipart series on Post-Pandemic Building Issues, Cybersecurity, and Intelligent Amenities. As more buildings and homes become connected to the internet, the risk of cyber...