Smarter Homes & Buildings

In this episode of the ASHB Smarter Homes & Buildings Podcast, host Greg Walker, CEO of the Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB), sits down with Louis Parks, CEO and Chairman of Veridify Security, for the first installment of a three-part series on Building Cybersecurity. This conversation, titled Cybersecurity 101, introduces the fundamentals of protecting building systems and connected devices, highlighting how operational technology (OT) networks differ from traditional...

In this episode, host Walt Zerbe sits down with Roy Spencer, Founder of Perma-Seal Basement Systems and Basement Defender, to discuss the critical, yet often overlooked, threat of water damage in homes. Roy shares his 46 years of experience in basement waterproofing, innovations like daily sump pump testing, and why traditional waterproofing methods often fall short. Learn how proactive systems like the Basement Defender can prevent catastrophic basement floods, costly repairs, and insurance ...

ASHB sits down with Robert Soler, Chief Scientist and Founder of BIOS Lighting, to explore the profound impact of human-centric and circadian lighting on sleep, mood, and overall well-being. With a background in NASA’s research on lighting for astronauts, Robert shares insights into how the right kind of light can boost productivity, enhance focus, and even improve mental health. In this episode, we discuss how modern lighting has distanced us from natural light cycles, the science behind cir...

In this episode of the ASHB Smarter Homes & Buildings Podcast, host Walt Zerbe, Senior Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA, talks with Mason Hall, Vice President of Connected Products Fortune Brands Innovations. The two dive into the latest trends in smart home technology, focusing on smart water solutions and their role in combating water scarcity across the U.S. Mason highlights Moen’s Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff as a key tool in preventing water damage, saving h...

In this insightful episode of the ASHB Smarter Homes & Buildings Podcast, host Paul O’Malley, Founder of Paul O’Malley Associates, sits down with Dan Diehl, CEO of Aircuity, and Walt King, Managing Director of Thrive Buildings, to delve into their experiences in delivering decarbonization programs for critical environments. They discuss essential topics such as the importance of organizational alignment, the integration of technology in building management systems, the impact of utility r...