Armstrong In The Media

As Seen On: hpac.com June 24, 2026 

How data-driven operational intelligence is improving efficiency, reliability, and lifecycle performance. 

Key Highlights

• Digital twins create 'live' digital representations of HVAC assets, enabling real-time performance monitoring and optimization;
• They also facilitate a shift from reactive to predictive maintenance, reducing downtime and costly repairs;
• By modeling interactions across systems and sites, digital twins support energy efficiency and coordinated control at multiple scales;
• Integration of AI enhances prediction accuracy and control responsiveness, especially in complex or mission-critical facilities.

The Clifton Center for Breakthrough Medicine is the newest medical facility at the University of Pennsylvania Health Systems in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Designed by Foster + Partners, the center has been recognized with multiple awards for architecture, engineering and sustainable design. The $1.6 billion Clifton Center is a state-of-the-art facility, designed and built to be a "blueprint for the hospital of the future" focusing on patient experience, comfort, and cutting-edge medical care. Construction of the building was a multi-year collaborative project that concluded in October of 2021.