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Armstrong a Key Partner in World’s First 100% Digitally-Enabled Research Facility at Toronto Metropolitan University

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Armstrong a Key Partner in World’s First 100% Digitally-Enabled Research Facility at Toronto Metropolitan University

Armstrong a Key Partner in World’s First 100% Digitally-Enabled Research Facility at Toronto Metropolitan University

Designed to help decarbonize the built environment and achieve net-zero emissions

Armstrong Fluid Technology announced that they will join other industry-leading organizations in helping create the world’s first 100% digitally-enabled building and research facility. Named the Smart Campus and Integration Testing Hub (SCITHub) at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), the innovative initiative is designed to explore solutions for decarbonizing the built environment and help achieve net-zero emissions.

“Created as a model of post-2030 smart and sustainable construction, this 100% digitally-enabled facility integrates a diverse range of building systems technology (HVAC, lighting, building envelope, security, IT, and communications)”, said Paul Scarafile, Commercial Director, Canada, Armstrong Fluid Technology.

“As an innovator in the design, engineering and manufacturing of intelligent fluid flow equipment, control solutions and optimization technologies, Armstrong will contribute a variety of technologically advanced equipment including Design Envelope pumps, circulators expansion tanks, and air separators”, Scarafile added.

The two-story building will have a fully integrated IT system connecting all building elements together that can be controlled by apps. The first floor will facilitate research and development for Smart Homes and host the Operations and Visualization center tying the SCITHub into the wider Smart Campus, while the second floor will have workshops and test cells to compare different technologies for Smart Offices.

“A lot of the technologies developed in the SCITHub are going to be groundbreaking, for testing and developing how we can build better homes and workplaces. It’s going to give us better buildings for people and the planet.” concluded Jenn McArthur, architectural science professor at Toronto Metropolitan University and SCITHub principal investigator.

With the facility scheduled to open in Fall 2025, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the new site on the University’s campus.

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