Proptech is transforming real estate

- Have you used your Google Home Thermostat today to adjust the temperature, checked your phone to see if a package arrived via your Ring Doorbell? Maybe you reviewed your electricity bill to find out if your new solar panels are saving enough to keep your pool warm. Or perhaps you scroll through the Trulia app to check out the value of that new listing down the street. If any of these sound familiar, congratulations. You've already experienced proptech in action. Proptech, short for property technology, is the integration of digital tools and platforms into how we manage, design, buy, sell, and live in real estate. It's all about improving efficiency, sustainability, and convenience, whether for a single family home, a sprawling commercial property, or even an entire city. This course is your gateway to understanding how proptech is revolutionizing the built environment. We'll explore its roots in architectural innovation from ancient tools like sundials to modern day AI-powered smart buildings. You'll learn about cutting-edge applications such as energy management systems, occupancy sensors, and even crowdfunding platforms that are reshaping real estate investment. We'll also dive into the challenges and opportunities for integrating these technologies into both new buildings and existing structures. Hi, my name is Branka Knezevic and I'm thrilled to guide you through this journey. As an architect and founder of Plana Architects, I've worked on projects ranging from designing smart homes to implementing a building information modeling, or BIM, for complex theaters. I've seen firsthand how technology can transform spaces to make them smarter, more efficient, and more aligned with the people who use them. Whether it's into integrating IoT systems into a new build or retrofitting proptech solutions into an older property, I've been at the forefront of bringing these innovations to life. Through this course, we'll explore, not just the practical applications of proptech, but also it's a broader implications for sustainability, usability, and the future of real estate. By the end, you'll have the tools and inspiration to integrate proptech into your own projects or simply appreciate how it's shaping the world around you. So let's get started. How will you use proptech to transform the spaces you design, manage, or live in?