The history of GreenGirt & SMARTci
How A2P’s GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci systems transformed the concept of continuous insulation into a global standard.
Following his early success in engineering high-performance wall systems, A2P Founder and CEO G. Matt Krause advanced a clear and ambitious vision: to invent a continuous insulation system that delivered superior structural strength, thermal performance, and long-term reliability for buildings everywhere. This pursuit of better building technology would soon take shape through a series of projects that demonstrated both the power and potential of what would become GreenGirt and SMARTci systems.
A2P Headquarters, Allegan, Michigan (2004-2006)
Construction of A2P’s headquarters in Allegan began in 2004 and was completed in 2006. The building became the foundation for the company’s identity and technology. Its wall and roof assemblies featured continuous insulation systems that combined the strength of steel with the thermal efficiency of composite fiberglass materials. These early CMH Z-girts proved that high structural performance could coexist with exceptional thermal control, establishing the core principles behind the GreenGirt CMH system.
By the time the Allegan facility opened, A2P had set a new benchmark for continuous insulation, one that delivered measurable efficiency, strength, and confidence.
University of Cincinnati Football Stadium Roof (2004)
In 2004, Wolverine Enclosures, an A2P affiliate, provided metal panel systems for the University of Cincinnati football stadium roof. The project integrated a continuous insulation system into the roofing assembly to enhance energy performance, comfort, and structural integrity. It demonstrated the scalability and versatility of A2P’s technology across large, complex installations, reinforcing its value as a complete thermal and structural solution.
This project validated A2P’s belief that continuous insulation could achieve both architectural ambition and engineering precision, setting a new standard for energy-efficient envelope systems.
Doha International Airport, Qatar (2009)
Beginning in 2004, the Doha International Airport project represented one of the most significant infrastructure developments of its time. The massive facility included a 5.5-million-square-foot passenger terminal, a 280-foot control tower, and a 1.6-million-square-foot maintenance complex, designed by HOK with project management by Bechtel. The airport officially opened in 2014.
In 2009, A2P contributed to the airport’s distinctive roof design by supplying a high-performance stainless-steel rainscreen system, while A2P technology was incorporated into the wall assemblies to achieve high thermal performance and energy efficiency in Qatar’s demanding desert climate. By eliminating through-metal and introducing true continuous insulation, A2P helped to protect the airport’s structure against heat transfer and thermal stress, providing long-term resilience and stability.
A Confident New Era of Building Performance
Today, GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci define the standard for continuous insulation systems, proving their ability to perform across diverse environments and scales. What began as a bold vision for better building performance has become a global foundation for energy-efficient, durable, and future-ready construction.
The Timeline of A2P
Explore the full timeline of Advanced Architectural Products, from early installations to achieving over 4,000 projects.
The Origins of Continuous Insulation
Explore G. Matt Krause’s early innovations for thermally broken continuous insulation systems for walls in Fairbanks, Alaska in the 1980s.
Engineering What's Next
See where A2P is at currently, and where it’s headed for the future of continuous insulation and building enclosure systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How did A2P develop the GreenGirt CMH™ system?
GreenGirt CMH™ grew out of A2P’s own approach to continuous insulation: combining the structural strength of steel with the thermal efficiency of composite fiberglass materials in one system. That approach was proven on A2P’s own headquarters before becoming the GreenGirt CMH™ product line used on projects worldwide.
How did A2P's own headquarters help prove the GreenGirt CMH™ concept?
A2P’s headquarters in Allegan, Michigan, was built between 2004 and 2006 using wall and roof systems that combined steel and composite fiberglass materials, the same principles that became the GreenGirt CMH™ system. The building served as a real-world proving ground before the technology was brought to market.
How did GreenGirt CMH™ perform on the Doha International Airport project?
GreenGirt CMH™ provided thermal performance technology for a 5.5-million-square-foot passenger terminal, a 280-foot control tower, and a 1.6-million-square-foot maintenance complex, which opened in 2014. In Doha’s desert climate, the system eliminated through-metal thermal bridging, delivering resilience against extreme heat transfer and thermal stress.