Creating Smarter Spaces
The definitive podcast at the forefront of the smart buildings and smart workplaces revolution, exploring the powerful intersection of technology, innovation, and the built environment. Designed for corporate real estate, facilities management, and workplace technology executives, this podcast is your essential resource for staying ahead in the rapidly evolving world of intelligent spaces. Hosted by industry thought leader Michael Przytula, each episode delves into the transformative power of technology, revealing how smart buildings and smart workplaces can seamlessly integrate innovation into our living and working environments. Through expert analysis, engaging discussions, and interviews with leading minds, we uncover cutting-edge solutions that are revolutionizing how we experience and manage our spaces. Discover how advancements in artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), automation, and data analytics are reshaping smart buildings and workplaces. Learn practical strategies and gain valuable insights into the latest technologies that enhance workplaces, improve employee well-being, boost productivity, and optimize facility management processes. Whether you're a corporate real estate executive looking to unlock the potential of smart buildings, a facilities manager seeking to improve operational efficiency, or a workplace technology professional eager to stay ahead of the innovation curve, this podcast is tailored specifically for you. Creating Smarter Spaces equips you with the knowledge and inspiration to leverage technology's full potential and create truly intelligent environments. Together, we can shape a future where technology empowers us to create smarter, more efficient, and inspiring spaces for everyone. This is where corporate real estate, facilities management, and workplace technology converge. This is Creating Smarter Spaces.
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The definitive podcast at the intersection of people, place, and technology. Helping corporate real estate, facilities management, and workplace technology professionals design, build, and operate smart buildings and smart workplaces for a more connected and efficient future
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Sept. 3, 2024
A Call for the Demise of the Employee Badge
In this month's episode, Michael is calling for the demise of the Employee Badge and Access Card. It's a tool that has been around for over 30 years but might have outlived its usefulness. Host Michael Przytula argues that now is the time to replace traditional badges with more advanced digital solutions, such as Digital Badges, Facial Recognition, and Facial Authentication. Discover why these emerging technologies can offer more security, convenience, and customization in the workplace. K
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Aug. 6, 2024
Creating Healthy Workplaces with Liam Bates of Kaiterra
In this insightful episode we dive into Creating Healthy Workplaces and the critical importance of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and its impact on workplace environments with our guest, Liam Bates, CEO of Kaiterra. As organizations strive to create healthier and more productive workspaces, understanding and managing IAQ has become a top priority. Liam shares his expertise on how proactive monitoring and addressing IAQ issues not only improves employee well-being but also mitigates potential liabil
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July 9, 2024
How to make your Room or Desk Booking Deployment a Success
In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of room and desk check-in automation in corporate office environments and why they are a critical element in the success of your book or desk booking deployment. Discover how efficient space utilization and enhanced employee satisfaction can be achieved through strategic implementation of these technologies. We explore the critical difference between intent and actual usage of reserved spaces and the pitfalls that can arise when these do
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June 4, 2024
How to Drive Workplace Wellness with Technology
In this insightful episode of Creating Smarter Spaces, host Michael Przytula challenges listeners to rethink their approach to designing healthy workplaces to drive workplace wellness initiatives. Michael explores how leveraging data from smart workplaces can drive positive change for employees, enhancing their productivity and well-being. He expands on his recent talk at the WELL Conference in Long Beach, California, sharing practical examples and strategies for optimizing workplace environment
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May 7, 2024
Building Rating Systems and What's Wrong with Them
In this episode, Michael delves into the world of building rating systems and workplace awards, spurred by a recent report he encountered. He explores the nuances of these systems, particularly focusing on the disconnect between the criteria used for evaluation and the actual employee experience. Let’s dive into the key takeaways: Introduction to Building Rating Systems: Michael reflects on the increasing prevalence of building rating systems and workplace awards, driven by a desire to re
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April 2, 2024
Workplace Digital Signage - Propaganda Machine or Productivity Tool?
In this episode we explore the evolution of workplace communications, the role of digital signage in successful information dissemination and how to get the most value out of your digital signage deployment in your workplace. Episode Highlights Reimagining Communication: Michael reflects on his early days in a supermarket, where the pin-up board served as a hub for local announcements and corporate bulletins. However, as workplaces evolve, so do communication methods. He discusses how dig
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March 5, 2024
How to Optimize Energy and Air Quality with Smart HVAC
In this episode I sit down with James Palmer, the Head of Energy and Building Sustainability at Metrikus, to unravel the evolution of HVAC technology in our workplaces. Episode Highlights: Historical Evolution: HVAC systems were among the pioneering technologies introduced to our workplaces. Discover the transformative changes that have taken place since their inception. Smart HVAC Systems: Join us as we delve into the challenges of making today's HVAC systems smarter. James shares val
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Feb. 6, 2024
Are Your ESG Goals a Game?
In this episode, we explore an innovative approach to achieving your ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals: gamification. Imagine if your ESG objectives became a game everyone in your office eagerly participated in, making small but impactful changes to their daily behavior. Host Michael Przytula delves into the concept of using data from smart workplaces to drive employee behavior changes through gamification. Discover how this method not only makes the process enjoyable and enga
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Jan. 2, 2024
Learning from Disney and Marriott's Mobile App Challenges in Smart Environments
In this episode we'll examine Disney and Marriott, two industry leaders known for effectively integrating the digital and physical worlds to elevate guest satisfaction. I share two recent instances of subpar experiences with their otherwise robust mobile app platforms. These real-world examples shed light on the challenges faced and offer practical insights you can learn from when thinking about your own projects. Join me as we dissect these experiences and distill lessons that can inform
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Dec. 6, 2023
Measuring Return to Office Policy Compliance
In this episode, Michael Przytula takes us on a journey through the complexities of enforcing and measuring Return to Office (RTO) mandates in modern corporate environments. Beyond mere surface-level considerations, we explore the challenges organizations encounter when ensuring compliance with in-office policies. From navigating data gathering methods to deciphering policy interpretations, our conversation unveils the multifaceted nature of workplace occupancy measurement. Join us as we d
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Aug. 18, 2025
When “Game Changers” Don’t Change the Game: The Local Law 97 Lesson
“Game changer.” It’s one of the most overused phrases in corporate real estate and proptech. Every new platform, every new feature, every new strategy seems to carry the label. And yet, very few of these supposed “game changers” actually change any…
Aug. 17, 2025
When All the Pieces Don’t Add Up: The Hidden Flaws in Experience Design
One of the things I’ve learned over the years, both in consulting and just living life, is that you can have all the right components of an experience in place and still fail miserably at delivering that experience. Because it’s not enough to just …
Aug. 6, 2025
Big Tech Wants Your Signage Screens: Why Microsoft and Amazon Are Suddenly All In on Digital Signage
Digital signage used to live in a very specific world: specialized AV vendors, pricey media players, integrators with deep expertise, and projects that were often more art installation than workplace tool. Now Microsoft and Amazon just crashed the …
About the Host
Michael Przytula
Michael has spent more than 25 years helping workforces of major companies around the world change the way they work through the implementation of constantly evolving, innovative technologies. A recognized thought leader on the merger between people, places and technology, he has an ultimate passion for making workforces more efficient and effective through the application of technology, either to how they do their work or to the environment in which they do it.
He is the host of Creating Smarter Spaces, the only podcast dedicated to helping innovative Corporate Real Estate, Facilities Management and Technology Executives apply technology to the spaces they create, places they manage and people they serve.
Michael received the Luminary Award from CoreNet Global in 2022 and was named in the Top 100 Unified Communications Influencers of 2023.