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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of TechFirst, host John Koetsier talks to Dan Hollenkamp, the CEO of Toggled, about the future of smart buildings in 2024.
They discuss the difference between devices that are smart and just remote controllable, the continuous improvement in building systems, and emphasize on the usage of data for smart devices. Dan sheds light on how buildings should assist in facilitating our tasks, be predictive, and become an active member of the grid to help stabilize the energy demand. They also discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in smart buildings, the idea of buildings moving from energy consumers to energy load managers, and the impact of work from home and return to the office on smart buildings. Join them as they delve into the evolving world of smart buildings and their part in our future.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:13 The Future of Smart Buildings
02:23 Understanding Smart Devices vs. Remote Controllable Devices
02:43 The Role of Data in Smart Buildings
09:36 The Impact of Work from Home on Smart Buildings
11:45 Buildings as Energy Load Managers
15:54 The Role of AI in Smart Buildings
21:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
They discuss the difference between devices that are smart and just remote controllable, the continuous improvement in building systems, and emphasize on the usage of data for smart devices. Dan sheds light on how buildings should assist in facilitating our tasks, be predictive, and become an active member of the grid to help stabilize the energy demand. They also discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in smart buildings, the idea of buildings moving from energy consumers to energy load managers, and the impact of work from home and return to the office on smart buildings. Join them as they delve into the evolving world of smart buildings and their part in our future.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:13 The Future of Smart Buildings
02:23 Understanding Smart Devices vs. Remote Controllable Devices
02:43 The Role of Data in Smart Buildings
09:36 The Impact of Work from Home on Smart Buildings
11:45 Buildings as Energy Load Managers
15:54 The Role of AI in Smart Buildings
21:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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