Access control used to be simple: keep the wrong people out.

Now it’s at the center of digital transformation in smart buildings.

In this episode of The Down Low with Joe, we sit down with Lee Odess – CEO of the Access Control Collective and a leading voice in security innovation – to unpack how access control is evolving and why it’s critical to the future of real estate.

Hosted by Joe Aamidor and Lewis Martin, this conversation dives into:

• Why access control is shifting from pure security to occupant experience
• How major tech players like Apple, Google, and Amazon are reshaping the industry
• The real impact of mobile credentials, cloud, and biometrics
• Why “platform thinking” is the future of smart building tech
• How legacy systems and incentive structures are holding the industry back

If you care about smart buildings, digital experience, and the future of property technology, this is an episode you can’t miss.

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Most smart buildings still aren’t that smart - and the real reason goes deeper than technology.

In this episode of The Down Low with Joe, we sit down with Brian Turner, CEO of OTI and longtime smart building expert, to unpack what Master Systems Integrators (MSIs) actually do - and why every building project needs one.

Hosted by Joe Aamidor and Lewis Martin, this conversation dives into:

• Why the MSI role is critical for long-term building performance
• The real-world challenges of clean, reliable building data
• How procurement and construction processes are falling short
• Why 2025 could be a turning point for building technology companies
• How MSIs are reshaping the future of facilities management

If you care about smart buildings, operational excellence, and the future of real estate, this is an episode you can’t miss.

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Welcome to The Down Low with Joe | Episode 25 | 11/04/2025

Smart buildings aren’t about dashboards and sensors – they’re about people. In this episode, we go deep with Emmanuel Daniel, former Microsoft leader and now founder of Alosener, to discuss the future of buildings, cities, and data.

🎯 Key takeaways:

↳ Why energy efficiency was only step one

↳ The new focus on comfort, productivity, and human-centric design

↳ Why data ownership matters – and how vendors are locking it up

↳ How Gen Z is forcing a new wave of design priorities

↳ The true potential of digital twins – beyond 3D

↳ What 2025 will really look like for AI, smart buildings, and asset management

📌 Emmanuel is building toward a future of self-sustaining, intelligent buildings. This episode will shift your thinking.

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