In this In The Weeds episode of The Climate GAP, Lewis sits down with Tyler Smith, Vice President of Global Lifecycle Solutions at Johnson Controls. Tyler is one of the most experienced voices driving the healthy buildings movement, and his 20-year career tells the story of an industry in transformation.

From engineering grad to executive, his journey tracks directly with the evolution of building tech. Smart systems. Indoor air quality. Fault detection. Decarbonisation. And now, AI.

In this conversation, they unpack:

• What healthy buildings actually mean in 2025
• How Johnson Controls built OpenBlue into its digital backbone
• What it takes to lead at scale and still move with speed
• Career advice for emerging talent in the space
• Where the future is headed with AI, automation, and connected assets

Whether you’re building a product, managing assets, or growing a career in this space, this episode brings perspective that matters.

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📌 Hosted by Lewis Martin, Co-Founder of Element Six

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