#8: When Power Meets Data: Rethinking Power, Efficiency, and Connectivity in Modern Buildings

03/11/2025 58 min
#8: When Power Meets Data: Rethinking Power, Efficiency, and Connectivity in Modern Buildings

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Episode Synopsis

In this conversation, we sit down with Luis Suau and discuss the evolution of digital building technologies, focusing on energy efficiency, the shift to DC power, and the role of fault managed power, PoE and USB. They explore the challenges and opportunities in adopting these technologies, emphasizing the importance of education and standardization. The Sinclair Hotel serves as a case study for innovative applications of power technologies, showcasing the convergence of power and data in modern buildings. The discussion highlights the need for curiosity and openness to new solutions in the rapidly changing landscape of building infrastructure.