Special episode: Future Cities: How can we make buildings better

As part of a special two-week series featuring highlights from Julius Baer’s recent Beyond Markets podcasts, today's show features a clip from a conversation where Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research at Julius Baer, talks to host Emily Rookwood about the surprising fact that buildings surpass sectors like aviation and transportation in terms of global carbon emissions. Carsten highlights investment opportunities in insulation materials, heating and cooling systems, and smart building technologies, while addressing the challenges of retrofitting existing buildings and the cyclical nature of the real estate market.

00:00 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)

00:45 How can we make buildings better? Carsten Menke (Head of Next Generation Research) and Emily Rookwood (Head of Publications)

10:29 Closing remarks by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)

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