This episode unpacks the key insights from the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025, providing a comprehensive look at the transforming world of work. We analyze the macrotrends driving labour-market transformation, including the impact of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and its expected influence on job roles and required skills up to 2030. We explore the skills outlook, contrasting the skills needed for growing and declining jobs to identify opportunities for job transitions. Understand why analytical thinking and resilience are considered top core skills by employers today, and which skills, like AI and big data and leadership and social influence, are expected to see the most substantial increase in importance. We also delve into the critical need for reskilling and upskilling strategies, with employers increasingly investing in training initiatives. Gain insights into the barriers to organizational transformation nd the workforce strategies companies plan to adopt. We reference the World Economic Forum’s Global Skills Taxonomy to provide a structured understanding of the evolving skill landscape, helping individuals and organizations prepare for the future economy

Dive into the transformative world of smart energy solutions in buildings! In this episode, we explore groundbreaking strategies for optimizing energy efficiency and grid stability, focusing on demand response (DR) in district heating and cooling (DHC) systems. Learn how advanced technologies, renewable energy integration, and innovative business models are shaping the future of resilient buildings.

We'll cover:
🔹 How DR leverages thermal inertia for peak shaving and grid balancing.
🔹 The role of smart technologies, building automation, and renewable energy systems in enhancing efficiency.
🔹 Challenges such as data security, customer engagement, and regulatory frameworks.
🔹 Opportunities to improve resilience through optimized building envelopes, PV systems, and battery storage.

Whether you're a professional in energy, architecture, or sustainability—or simply curious about the future of smart buildings—this episode is packed with actionable insights.

In this episode, we dive into cutting-edge research on improving building energy performance. Explore how full-scale dynamic measurements, occupant behavior, and building characteristics are pivotal in assessing and optimizing energy efficiency. We’ll discuss international research collaborations, standardized methodologies, and innovative data analysis techniques to validate energy simulations and retrofitting measures. Whether you're an architect, engineer, or sustainability enthusiast, join us as we uncover the methods and technologies reshaping how we measure, model, and improve building energy performance.