This is an AI-generated summary created from the transcript of the Ripple conversation led by the hosts listed on this page and recorded at The Drop on September 17, 2025.

The Ripple focused on how to make buildings greener and smarter, bringing together investors, founders, and industry experts for a fresh discussion on what needs to change in the built environment.

Everyone swapped ideas on market challenges and the road ahead.

Here’s what came out of it:

• Making buildings part of the power grid is a hot topic, but scaling it up isn’t easy.

• Europe’s renovation rate is too low, so boosting it is key.

• Smart solutions are everywhere, from better insulation to heat pumps and clever financing.

• There’s big potential when private and public forces team up.

• It’s not just tech – rules, incentives, and simple user experience matter.

In the end, the group agreed real progress will take teamwork, new rules, and down-to-earth solutions that help both people and the planet.