In this episode of Buildings 2.0, Jose speaks with Michael Vartholomaios, Head of Digital Transformation & Technology at PRODEA Investments. They discuss why property managers should collect and analyze data from their buildings, and how they can use that data to optimize a property’s use. They also talk about how data helps with sustainability efforts, how AI can make buildings more efficient, and three focus areas for digital transformation.

Topics discussed:

• Why Michael is "addicted to data" and how one of his first projects at PRODEA was to centralize their database.

In this episode of Buildings 2.0, Jose speaks with Charlie Morris, Strategic Consultant at CREvolve. They discuss how office space options will continue to evolve, how the brokerage industry needs to transform away from a commission-based entity to a consultative-based service, and why businesses need to think differently about "return to the office" mandates. They also talk about how flexible workplace options allows businesses to compete for global talent and why big change involves a new approach to building valuation.

Topics discussed:

• How the traditional office world will continue to exist, but will look and be structured differently.

In this episode of Buildings 2.0, Jose speaks with Jesse Stein, Global Head of Real Estate at Airbnb. They discuss how Airbnb is increasing opportunities for hosting by expanding their business model to renters, and the ways in which they're getting landlord and property manager buy-in by offering benefits like free marketing and revenue sharing. They also talk about emerging technology impacting the housing industry today, if there's a future in converting empty offices to apartments, and how Airbnb is using real-time data to help hosts make better decisions.

Topics discussed:

• How Airbnb is expanding into the untapped rental market by partnering with property owners and landlords to offer more host opportunities.