a discussion about various advancements in technology, particularly related to smart

buildings and intelligent building materials. Here's a brief summary:

1. Integration of RFID Tags and People Tracking:

 The increasing use of RFID tags in objects and people for tracking and location
purposes was discussed.
 Emphasis on respecting personal preferences and ensuring technology is aligned
with individuals' choices.
2. Smart Surveillance and Security:
 The need for smart surveillance technology, focusing on identifying potential
threats rather than individual identities.
 Discussion on emergency response scenarios, from personal emergencies to
larger-scale events, and the importance of timely detection and notification.
3. Smart Building Applications:
 A trend towards implementing technology for smart building applications,
including control systems and intelligent responses to various situations.
4. Intelligent Building Materials:
 Notable advancements in materials, moving from traditional "dumb" materials to
intelligent ones.
 Example of smart glass technology, including electrochromic and thermochromic
types, designed to optimize energy efficiency by adjusting transparency based on
external conditions.
the focus was on intelligent building materials, particularly smart glass technology, using
View glass as an example:

1. View Glass and Smart Tinting:

 View glass was introduced as a company that offers smart glass technology with
different tint stages.
 The glass can transition from light to dark, with four tint stages, offering control
over light transmittance.
2. Tint and Light Transmittance:
 The tint stages range from 1% light transmittance in the darkest tint to 58% in
the lightest tint, impacting heat gain coefficient and light transmittance.
3. Benefits and Applications:
 The technology is being increasingly installed in places like airports, especially in
long expanses, to eliminate the need for traditional shading systems.
 Unlike conventional shading systems, smart glass technology allows control
without losing views or dealing with trapped heat.
4. Data Requirements for Optimal Functionality:
  The effectiveness of smart glass relies on collecting data from the external
environment.
 Factors such as the angle of the sun, cloud cover, overhangs, building orientation,
obstructions, time of day, and even plane presence at airports are considered.
 The gathered data informs the control system, allowing the smart glass to adjust
its tint for comfort, glare control, energy management, and reduced heat.

The integration of data-driven decision-making into the control systems of intelligent

building materials was emphasized to optimize their functionality based on real-time
environmental conditions. If you have another part or specific details you'd like me to
focus on, feel free to let me know!

everal key points were highlighted regarding the impact of dynamic SmartGlass on
energy consumption, building functionality, and the challenges associated with its
implementation:

1. Energy Consumption Reduction:

 Dynamic SmartGlass technology has demonstrated a reduction in energy
consumption ranging from two to 7%.
 Significantly contributes to reducing peak loads, alleviating stress on mechanical
systems, and supporting decarbonization efforts.
2. Usable Space and Glare Control:
 Beyond energy efficiency, the technology enhances the usability of spaces,
whether in offices or airports, by effectively controlling glare.
 Glare reduction is particularly crucial for technology-dependent environments
where devices struggle in sunny conditions.
3. Security Benefits:
 An unexpected security benefit is realized as each pane of glass is linked with an
IP address.
 In the event of an attempted break-in or damage, the system immediately sends
an alert, providing real-time information on the location of the issue.
 This intelligence improves security response times and accuracy compared to
traditional alarm systems.
4. Complexity and Continuous Improvement:
 Acknowledges the complexity of implementing such technology but highlights
ongoing efforts to simplify and refine the user experience.
 The comparison is drawn to the evolution of technology, emphasizing the
continual simplification seen in software development over time.
5. Shift in Workforce Skills:
  Recognizes the paradigm shift in the skills required for facility management.
 Traditional tools like screwdrivers and wrenches are being replaced by coding
skills, prompting a need for workforce development programs.
 Facility management professionals, including mechanical engineers and
electricians, are undergoing training to effectively operate and manage these
technologically advanced systems.
6. Importance of Workforce Development:
 Emphasizes the need for workforce development programs to ensure that the
teams operating these facilities are comfortable with the technology, take
ownership of it, and can effectively manage and troubleshoot issues.

Overall, the discussion underscores the multifaceted impact of intelligent building

materials on energy efficiency, security, and the evolving skill sets required for effective
facility management in the modern era. If you have further points or specific aspects
you'd like me to elaborate on, please let me know!

the discussion shifted towards the intersection of technology and health, focusing on
the impact of intelligent technologies in airport settings and addressing concerns
related to chemical exposure:

1. Airport Technologies:
 Technologies like facial recognition and other intelligent systems are being
utilized in airports to streamline processes such as TSA screening.
 Emphasis on reducing queues, providing real-time information to passengers
about available spaces for various activities, and enhancing overall travel
experiences.
2. Health and Wellness Technologies:
 Acknowledgment of the significant role health and wellness play in productivity,
collaboration, and community engagement.
 The idea that healthier and happier individuals contribute to a thriving world.
3. Chemical Exposure Concerns:
 Highlighting the issue of chemical exposure, specifically focusing on
formaldehyde as a chemical of concern.
 Recognition of chemical exposure as a lifecycle issue with over 60,000 premature
deaths attributed to occupational-related diseases.
 Mention of the vast number of high-production-volume chemicals (3000) and the
limited existence of permissible exposure limits for only 7% of them.
4. Technology Opportunities in Chemical Management:
  Advocacy for the use of technology, including Blockchain and AI, to better
understand and manage the potential impacts of the multitude of chemicals
being produced.
 Addressing the need for improved understanding and early detection of potential
chemical-related risks.
5. Disproportionate Impact on Vulnerable Communities:
 Acknowledgment of the unfortunate reality that immigrants, minorities, and low-
income workers are disproportionately affected by chemical exposure.
 A call to shift this situation and actively work towards a more equitable and
healthier environment for all.

The discussion highlighted the potential for technology to play a crucial role in
improving both travel experiences and public health, with a particular emphasis on
addressing challenges associated with chemical exposure. If you have specific areas or
details you'd like me to delve into further, feel free to let me know!

the focus shifted to the understanding that chemicals used in products or materials can
migrate and impact human health. The migration can occur through dermal contact,
inhalation, and ingestion. A specific emphasis was placed on six classes of chemicals and
their potential health impacts:

1. Fluorinated Compounds:
 Commonly found in stain and water repellents used in clothing and furniture.
2. Antimicrobials:
 Widely used, especially during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, but
highlighted as potentially harmful to health.
3. Flame Retardants:
 Addressing the prevalence of flame retardants in various products, including
sofas, building insulation, textiles, car seats, carpet pads, blinds, paints, coatings,
wiring, gym foam blocks, and electronic displays.
 Highlighting the health risks associated with flame retardants, including their
potential role as cancer precursors.
4. Plasticizers and Endocrine Disruptors:
 Including Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, affecting reproductive and immune
systems.
 Commonly found in plastic products.
5. Solvents:
 Often used in cleaning agents and industrial applications.
6. Metals:
  Such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, recognized as harmful and needing removal
from the built environment.

The discussion also introduced the Green Science Policy Institute's sixclasses.org as a
resource to explore these chemical classes further. A deeper focus was given to flame
retardants, emphasizing their widespread use and the need to leverage technology to
eliminate these potentially harmful chemicals from products.

Additionally, the discussion touched on the presence of antimicrobials in everyday items

like kitchen surfaces and proposed exploring the issue further in a 15-minute
exploration.

the focus shifted towards exploring the sixclasses.org website and contemplating how
technology could be employed to track harmful chemicals in products and predict
unintended consequences. The instructions were to spend time familiarizing oneself
with the information on the site, watch a video (in this case, focused on phthalates), and
think about leveraging technology for monitoring and mitigation.

1. Exploration of sixclasses.org:
 Participants were directed to visit sixclasses.org to explore information about
different classes of chemicals of concern.
 Each chemical class, such as phthalates, was accompanied by detailed
information and videos.
2. Focus on Phthalates:
 Phthalates were specifically highlighted as one of the chemical classes to explore
in more detail.
 The website provided extensive information, including potential sources and
health impacts.
3. Technology's Role:
 Participants were prompted to think about how technology could be utilized:
 To track the presence of harmful chemicals in products.
 To aid in removing these chemicals from products.
 To predict unintended consequences of newly created chemicals.
4. Nature-Based Solutions:
 Another key aspect introduced was the incorporation of nature-based solutions
in the built environment.
 Recognition of the human connection to nature and the positive impact on well-
being and productivity.
 Mention of technologies like tree-mapping and community engagement to
protect and enhance green spaces in urban environments.
5. Community Action:
 Emphasis on community involvement in mapping and monitoring green spaces.
 The use of technology tools and databases for tracking and sharing information
about trees.
 Community members taking ownership of maintaining and addressing issues
related to green spaces.

The overall theme was to encourage participants to actively engage with the
information on the website, watch a video, and reflect on the role of technology in
addressing chemical concerns and promoting nature-based solutions.

various aspects of emerging technology and its role in addressing environmental

challenges, focusing on nature-based solutions, monitoring deforestation, sustainable
agriculture, and the decarbonization of buildings and transportation.

1. Nature-Based Solutions:
 Emphasis on incorporating more nature into the built environment for improved
well-being and environmental quality.
 Recognition of the human connection to nature and its positive impact on
productivity and health.
 Examples of community engagement in tree mapping and monitoring green
spaces to protect and enhance urban environments.
2. Deforestation Monitoring:
 Highlighting technology's role in monitoring deforestation, specifically using
satellite imagery.
 The example of a highway along the Amazon and how technology helps assess
and predict deforestation impacts.
 The potential for technology to audit and verify reforestation efforts, holding
parties accountable for their commitments.
3. Sustainable Agriculture and Soil Moisture Management:
 Integration of technology in agriculture for real-time information on soil
moisture, weather conditions, and crop management.
 Examples of transforming desertified areas into fertile farmland using smart water
management and appropriate crop choices.
 Mention of technology facilitating global efforts to make agriculture more
sustainable, efficient, and resilient.
4. Decarbonization and Electrification:
 A focus on decarbonization efforts, particularly in the context of operating
buildings and renewable energy production.
  Examples of smart energy management, weather-informed heating and cooling
systems, energy storage, and intelligent lighting.
 Emphasis on the electrification of transportation, including personal vehicles and
the positive impact on air quality, especially in industrial areas.
 Encouragement for companies to go all-electric, showcasing Google's
commercial kitchen as an example of the benefits of electric induction cooktops.
5. Renewable Energy Production:
 The trend of integrated photovoltaics (PV) on roofs and the decreasing cost of
solar energy production.
 Mention of New York's ordinance requiring solar panels on new buildings and
the integration of PV into the design of high-rise structures.
 The multifaceted benefits of integrating PV into building design, including energy
generation and enhanced aesthetics.

The discussion underscores how technology plays a crucial role in addressing

environmental challenges, from monitoring deforestation and promoting sustainable
agriculture to the decarbonization of buildings and transportation. It highlights the
multi-dimensional benefits of technology, including environmental, social, and
economic aspects.

part of the presentation covers additional topics, including:

1. Smart Solar Technology:

 Introduction to smart solar technology known as "lower solar."
 Features such as taking up less space on the ground or roof and the ability to
pivot, allowing for better tracking of the sun.
 The potential of this technology to generate 40-50% more power compared to
fixed roof or ground-mounted facilities.
2. Grid Carbon Intensity Monitoring:
 The importance of understanding and monitoring the carbon intensity of
electrical grids.
 Introduction of electricitymaps.com, a tool for visualizing and comparing carbon
intensity across different regions.
 Explanation of the color coding on the map representing the carbon intensity of
grids in grams of CO2 equivalent per kilowatt-hour.
3. Exercise: Exploring Electricity Maps:
 A hands-on exercise for participants to explore electricitymaps.com and analyze
the carbon intensity of electricity production in different countries.
 Guidance on how to navigate the platform, view details on energy sources, and
understand trends in carbon intensity over the last seven years.
4. Leveraging Technology for Healthy and Decarbonized Environments:
 The integration of various technologies to create intelligent, healthy, and
decarbonized environments.
 Examples from a project in Chi Minh City, Vietnam, showcasing how technology
can be utilized for efficient public transportation, health monitoring, and
environmental management.
5. Case Study: San Francisco Office:
 A snapshot of an updated office in San Francisco that leverages intelligent
technologies for dynamic glazing, all-electric systems, and various sensors to
enhance comfort, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction.
 The excitement around experiencing emerging technologies across materials,
data gathering, health, and natural systems.
6. Open Q&A Session:
 The floor is open for questions, and attendees are encouraged to share their
thoughts and inquiries.
 The speaker expresses gratitude and promises to share the presentation and
additional resources with the participants.

The presentation covers a wide range of topics, providing insights into the evolving
landscape of technology and its applications in creating sustainable, healthy, and
intelligent environments.

1. Universal Design Training:

 Suggestion for incorporating universal design training classes for UI (User
Interface) designers.
 Emphasizing the importance of experimenting with mock-ups for different
designs and gathering feedback from diverse users in terms of age, race, culture,
and language.
2. Addressing Harmful Products:
 Discussing the challenge of preventing the use of harmful products and
promoting awareness.
 Highlighting the significance of building trust and delivering messages about
harmful effects through trusted individuals.
 Explaining the potential consequences of antimicrobial products, such as the
development of superbugs.
3. Privacy and Security in Green Building Practices:
 Addressing a participant's question about ensuring privacy and security in the
use of AI and emerging technologies in green building practices.
  Emphasizing the need to design technologies that prioritize user privacy,
including features that allow filtering and blocking personally identifiable
information.
 Acknowledging that privacy and security considerations are continually evolving.
4. Training and Education for Building Industry Professionals:
 Recognizing that many professionals in the building industry are learning about
emerging technologies post-college.
 Encouraging continuous learning and staying updated on emerging technologies,
especially in fields like architecture and design.
 Emphasizing the importance of embracing a mindset of lifelong learning to stay
relevant in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
5. Continuous Learning and Self-Exposure to Trends:
 Encouraging professionals to make a commitment to continuous learning and
self-exposure to emerging technology trends.
 Advising the audience to dedicate time to reading reports, attending sessions,
and staying informed through various channels.
 Highlighting the value of keeping oneself current as a leader in a community,
organization, or government.
6. Closing Remarks:
 Expressing gratitude for the session and promising to share the presentation and
additional resources with the participants.
 Acknowledging the potential for future connections and updates on projects in
Morocco.
 Encouraging participants to connect on LinkedIn and stay tuned for future
insights and updates.

This segment covered a range of topics, from design principles and user feedback to
privacy considerations and the importance of continuous learning in the building
industry. If you have any specific questions or if there's a particular area you'd like more
information on, feel free to let me know!