The New Urban Equation - Yair Titelboim

Step into the world of cutting-edge real estate with our latest episode featuring Yair, an architect-turned-data scientist who's reshaping the industry at Hines. We explore the fascinating journey from drafting tables to data analytics, and discover how this unique perspective is transforming urban landscapes. Yair shares his obsession with converting offices into housing, a timely topic in today's evolving housing environment. We'll dive into the challenges of urban redevelopment, the future of office spaces, and how companies like Hines are adapting to a rapidly changing market. Get an insider's look at: The success story behind Hines innovative coworking product, The Square A captivating comparison of architectural giants Gensler and OMA The crucial role of MIT labs in fostering industry collaboration Hines's strategic shift from office-centric to a diversified real estate portfolio Chapters 00:00 - Turning Offices into Housing 05:28 - The Success of Hines's Coworking Product 06:27 - Gensler vs. OMA: A Difference in Design 13:55 - Labs at MIT 30:21 - The Challenges and Opportunities of Office-to-Housing Conversions 36:06 - Navigating the Unique Nature of Different Cities in Real Estate 36:53 - Hines: From Office-Focused to a Diversified Portfolio 48:01 - Exploring the Future of Real Estate with AI, Crypto, Decarbonization, and Community 54:18 - The Importance of Being Part of a Strong Group and Accessing Resources for Career Development Links: Checkpoint Building POST Houston The Big U One Architecture BIG Hines The Square Industrious Williams Tower South Station Tower Fifth Wall