Armstrong Fluid Technology will join other industry-leading organizations in creating the world’s first 100 percent 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 percent digitally-enabled facility integrates a diverse range of building systems technology (HVAC, lighting, building envelope, security, IT, and communications),” says 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 adds.
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.