When it comes to hospitality projects, specifically luxury and standard hotels, the ability to provide comfort through thermal and energy efficiency is integral to the experience of occupants. An effective way to achieve these thermal and energy expectations is by using GreenGirt CMH™ continuous insulation and SMARTci® building enclosure systems. Not only do GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci exceed performance standards for thermal and energy efficiency, but these systems also maintain a hotel’s structural integrity and durability. Whether the project is a luxury or a standard hotel, GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci systems guarantee comfort and safety by combining the strength of steel with the thermal efficiency of fiberglass. This article highlights four hospitality projects that have utilized GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci systems to maintain the buildings’ health and comfort for their guests.

Gun Lake Casino Hotel & Natatorium

Construction of the Gun Lake Casino Hotel & Natatorium project in Wayland, Michigan, which used GreenGirt Max CMH on the building’s walls and GreenGirt CMH XO on the building’s windows.

Set to fully open in May 2025, the Gun Lake Casino Hotel & Natatorium project in Wayland, Michigan is the expansion of the existing casino to include new amenities. For example, a new 15- story hotel with 252 guest rooms, a full-service spa, restaurants, and an Aquadome, which includes multiple pools and a concert venue. To ensure the highest level of comfort in temperature control and energy efficiency for guests, the GreenGirt Max CMH™ and GreenGirt CMH XO™ systems were installed on the building’s windows and walls at 2.5”, 3”, and 4” deep, and 16” on center, with mineral wool insulation and ACM cladding.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids 

Construction of The Embassy Suites by Hilton in Grand Rapids, Michigan, which used the SMARTci 3 in 1 building enclosure system on open framing on the building’s walls.

The Embassy Suites by Hilton in Grand Rapids, Michigan is a 7-story hotel that consists of 246 guest rooms. This hotel features a sports bar and grill, an indoor pool overlooking Grand River, a banquet facility, and meeting/event rooms. Thermal and energy efficiency is guaranteed for this hotel through the use of the SMARTci 3 in 1 building enclosure system installed horizontally on open framing on the building’s walls at 2.5” deep and 24” on center with polyiso insulation and fiber cement and stone cladding. Using the SMARTci system on open framing allowed installers to dry the building in faster, significantly speeding up installation time.

Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel

Construction of The Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina, which used the GreenGirt CMH continuous insulation system on the building’s walls.

The Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina is an 18-story hotel with 217 guest rooms. Amenities for this hotel include a rooftop event space, a rooftop lounge and restaurant, a gym, and much more. To enhance the durability and structural integrity of this hotel, GreenGirt CMH was installed vertically on the building’s walls at 2” deep and 16 on center, with mineral wool insulation and Dri-Design cladding.

The Godfrey Hotel

Construction of The Godfrey Hotel in Detroit, Michigan, which used the GreenGirt CMH continuous insulation system on the building’s walls.

The Godfrey Hotel in Detroit, Michigan is a luxury lifestyle hotel with 227 guest rooms. Also included for guests is a rooftop lounge with a retractable roof for year-round access, a ballroom for weddings, corporate and special events, in-room dining, and a fitness center. To prevent thermal bridging and offer the highest levels of thermal efficiency, GreenGirt CMH was installed on the building’s walls at 3” deep and 16” on center, with mineral wool insulation and ACM cladding.

Conclusion

To provide the best thermal and energy efficiency without sacrificing structural integrity for hotel projects, GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci systems deliver the highest performance through their composite metal hybrid design. The hotel projects highlighted in this article demonstrate the levels of comfort and stability that these systems provide for luxury and standard hotels, emphasizing the versatility of GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci to meet the performance requirements of any project.

For more information on hotels that utilize GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci for increased thermal efficiency and structural integrity, visit GreenGirt.com.