PATRIZIA Podcasts

To tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges, we need to demand more from our assets. With buildings linked to around 40 percent of global energy consumption, efforts to decarbonise the real estate sector are essential.

Smart Buildings are on the front line of these efforts - with the market forecast to be worth over $120bn by 2026. But smart technology isn’t just helping us reach sustainability goals, it improves all aspects of the way a building functions, allowing us to monitor, optimise and predict to a much greater level. 

In this episode we find out what a smart building is, the mega trends driving their demand, and learn about the technology that powers a truly smart building. We examine the real estate sector’s own digitalization journey. And we look to the future, learning about some of the exciting innovations coming down the line.

Your host is Ed Whittaker, and on the panel we have:

• Colin Ma, CEO Fabriq
• Philippe Le Fort, Smart Buildings team, PATRIZIA

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The UK’s space sector is growing rapidly, propelling the demands for high quality real estate to new heights. But innovation in space technology needs the right kind of real estate to thrive. Whether you’re developing rocket engines to launch a new satellite into space, or creating a docking station for drones, work like this requires more than just bricks and mortar.

That’s why assets like Westcott Venture Park are crucial. The site has become a centre of excellence in the space sector, delivering real impact to its diverse mix of tenants, offering them collaboration opportunities, flexibility and room to grow.

In this episode we find out how Westcott’s history as an RAF base has helped it grow into the space propulsion powerhouse that it is. We hear from the Satellite Applications Catapult about how Westcott is home to some of the most exciting developments in space technology. And we find out how PATRIZIA’s asset management strategy drives value at Westcott.

Your host is Ed Whittaker, and on the panel we have:

• Colin Theobald, Lambert Smith Hampton, PATRIZIA’s managing agent for Westcott
• Lucy Edge, Chief Operations Officer at the Satellite Applications Catapult
• Luke Le Brun, Director in PATRIZIA’s UK asset management team

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Art brings beauty to real estate, improving the quality of life for people in big and small cities, public and private spaces. It’s touching and evocative, and it has the power to unite communities.

The PAT Art Lab is dedicated to bringing the joy of art to real estate, by collaborating with street and graffiti artists to create gorgeous murals and public artworks. In this episode we find out why art is so transformative and so needed in real estate. We learn which cities are leading the way in the promotion and celebration of street art. And we discover the importance of offering artists complete creative freedom over their work.

Your host is Simone Wipplinger, and on the panel we have:

• Thomas Wels, Co-CEO of PATRIZIA
• Tania Di Brita, curator of the PAT Art Lab 

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The future security of Europe’s energy supply is at the fore now more than ever. As we strive to reach net-zero and curb reliance on Russia for gas, could green hydrogen be the answer?

In episode #3 of the PAT Cast, we learn about the small German village of Etzel, home to gas storage caverns that play a vital role in securing energy for Europe. We find out how Etzel plans to repurpose existing infrastructure for H2CAST. This expansion project will enable hydrogen storage, making the site sustainable and fit for the future. And we explore the implications of the war in Ukraine on the move to hydrogen and other forms of renewable energy.

Your host is Greg Langley, and on the panel we have:

• Boris Richter, Managing Director of Storag Etzel 
• David Bothe, Director at Frontier Economics 

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Kindergartens, care facilities and fire stations form the backbone of any sustainable community, yet investment opportunities in these assets have often been overlooked. But that picture is changing. 

In episode 2 of the PAT Cast we examine what makes social infrastructure different from real estate, the factors that are fuelling increasing demand in the sector, and the ESG and financial returns which are making it such an attractive asset class to investors.

Your host is Ed Whittaker, and on the panel we have:

• Benjamin Thorsen, CEO of Kinland
• Graham Matthews, PATRIZIA’s Head of Infrastructure

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Impact investing has become an incredibly prominent phrase recently, so what is it, and what’s driving its popularity?

In this episode we learn about the origins of the phrase, finding out when and why it was first coined. We hear practical examples of impact investing being implemented across various industries, including real assets. And we look ahead to the future - is impact investing just a fad, or is it here to stay?

Your host is Greg Morsbach, and on the panel we have:

• Sarah Forster, CEO and co-founder of The Good Economy Partnership
• Marleen Bikker-Bekkers, PATRIZIA’s impact investment fund manager.
• Mathieu Elshout, PATRIZIA’s head of Sustainability and Impact Investing.

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What is impacting investing? What is driving the huge demand for new infrastructure projects? Why is sustainable real estate no longer a nice to have? What can we expect from the smart cities of the future The PAT Cast answers these questions and so much more, with in-depth analysis from thought-leaders from around the world and our team of PATRIZIA experts. Tune in for fascinating insights into the worlds of real estate and infrastructure. Find out more at https://www.patrizia.ag/en/