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03 - The Power of Collaboration

03 - The Power of Collaboration

72m 2s

In this episode of “Because It Matters,” everything revolves around connected doors and how they make our lives easier. Our host Wilma Werner, along with Tony Moewe and Aurore Christolomme, dives into the world of smart access solutions and their numerous benefits. This episode highlights the power of collaboration between architects and IoT in building performance optimization.

Together, they explore the concept of connected doors, the importance of advanced maintenance, and the integration of smart solutions. They also discuss how monitoring access enhances security and how smart access solutions could have saved Wilma from calling a locksmith.

Join Wilma, Tony,...

02 - The Intersection of Technology and Creativity

02 - The Intersection of Technology and Creativity

66m 43s

AI is the talk of the town. How will artificial intelligence transform the construction industry? Are BIM, IoT, and Digital Twins the forerunners of a digital revolution, or simply tools to make everyone’s life easier? In this episode of “Because It Matters,” Wilma Werner dives into the fascinating intersection of technology and creativity in architectural design. Together with industry experts Kai Oberste Ufer and Iain Jones, we unravel the complexities of integrating artificial intelligence with human expertise in the construction world.

Kai and Iain shed light on the groundbreaking potential of BIM, IoT, and Digital Twins. Discover how AI is...

01 - Breaking Ground

01 - Breaking Ground

72m 48s

In this episode of “Because It Matters,” everything revolves around Building Information Modeling (BIM) and how digital planning tools are revolutionizing the construction world! Our host Wilma Werner, along with Matthew Guise and Pieter Coetzee, takes you on a journey through the history of architecture and modern planning technologies.

Together, they explore why BIM was a turning point in architectural history, why it’s challenging to design a prison, and what an ATARI actually is.

Join Wilma, Pieter, and Matthew on their journey into the world of digital planning tools. Whether you’re an architecture enthusiast, a technology lover, or just curious...