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How Curiosity Helped Me Thrive in a Male-Dominated Field

I didn’t plan to work in smart buildings. I got here by accident. But once I saw how much this industry felt like a big, complicated puzzle full of challenges like making buildings safer, greener, and smarter, I knew I belonged. But this industry is also quite male-dominated (you may have noticed). I needed a way to not only survive in this industry, but thrive.

My secret weapon? Curiosity.

The BAS Professional’s Role: Driving Decarbonization Strategies in a Changing World

Decarbonization is reshaping the energy management landscape, creating new opportunities and challenges for BAS professionals. From electrification and energy optimization to industry collaboration, the path to a low-carbon future is complex but full of potential. By embracing this transformation, BAS professionals can play a pivotal role in driving sustainable solutions and shaping the future of smart building design. The time to act is now—decarbonization is not just the future; it’s the present.

AHR Expo 2025 Preview  – Scaling Up Our Impact

Contributing Editors Brad White and Stephanie Poole bring a focus on energy, electrification, and healthy buildings to AutomatedBuildings.com Education Sessions. AHR 2025 is already upon

How Curiosity Helped Me Thrive in a Male-Dominated Field

I didn’t plan to work in smart buildings. I got here by accident. But once I saw how much this industry felt like a big, complicated puzzle full of challenges like making buildings safer, greener, and smarter, I knew I belonged. But this industry is also quite male-dominated (you may have noticed). I needed a way to not only survive in this industry, but thrive.

My secret weapon? Curiosity.

The BAS Professional’s Role: Driving Decarbonization Strategies in a Changing World

Decarbonization is reshaping the energy management landscape, creating new opportunities and challenges for BAS professionals. From electrification and energy optimization to industry collaboration, the path to a low-carbon future is complex but full of potential. By embracing this transformation, BAS professionals can play a pivotal role in driving sustainable solutions and shaping the future of smart building design. The time to act is now—decarbonization is not just the future; it’s the present.

AHR Expo 2025 Preview  – Scaling Up Our Impact

Contributing Editors Brad White and Stephanie Poole bring a focus on energy, electrification, and healthy buildings to AutomatedBuildings.com Education Sessions. AHR 2025 is already upon