Buildings of Tomorrow

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May 2026

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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.

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May 27, 202620 min

#170 Human-Centric Autonomous Buildings: The Journey from Smart to Autonomous

As buildings become increasingly autonomous, an important conversation is emerging around the role of autonomous technology in our daily environments.In this episode, Jon Lester explores why human-centric autonomous buildings are all about people - building operators, occupants, investors and building owners. Autonomy does not eliminate the human role.Instead, it delivers the best possible experience to enhance the effectiveness of all stakeholders. By using data, AI and connected technologies, they drive energy efficiency, predict maintenance before failures happen, and create secure, personalized and flexible environments for every occupant - with minimal human intervention.

March 18, 202630 min

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

Outdated building systems aren't just inefficient; they lead to critical compliance gaps and significant security risks.In this episode, Jon Lester, Siemens Smart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 from reactive "rip-and-replace" emergencies to a proactive, planned future. Tune in to learn how to do Modernization right.

December 18, 202431 min

#168 Transforming the Future of Buildings with IoT

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.

February 28, 202410 min

#167 Energy efficiency and sustainability with heat pumps

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!

December 13, 202325 min

#166 BACnet Secure Connect - Cybersecurity in mind

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!

November 22, 202319 min

#165 Modernization of fire safety services – Part II: Strategic, phased approach as key to success

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!

November 1, 202320 min

#164 Modernization of fire safety services – Part I: A necessity, not a luxury

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.

October 11, 202322 min

#163 What happened at Haystack Connect?

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!

September 20, 202320 min

#162 What’s latest with Haystack tagging?

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

July 26, 202316 min

#161 Security by design certified according to IEC62443

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! 🎙️