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Next Level Building Enclosures: Pairing Mass Timber Framing with GreenGirt and SMARTci Systems
Explorations into sustainable construction and building materials have led to the integration of mass timber framing.
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Continuous Insultation in Sub-Arctic Climates: Performance Lessons from Alaska Projects
In cold, sub-arctic locations, keeping buildings well-insulated throughout the winter is a major challenge and requires a robust continuous insulation and building enclosure system to handle the thermal efficiency expectations of these buildings.
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Crosswise & Lengthwise Strength: Why it’s Important to Have Both in Continuous Insulation Z-Girts
Continuous insulation systems have become integral to modern construction, providing essential thermal performance, improved energy efficiency, and building sustainability.
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Go Green, Get Certified: Achieving Certifications with GreenGirt & SMARTci
Environmental building certifications can motivate designers and owners to prioritize sustainable construction as trends continue toward net-zero carbon emissions.
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Game Changer: How GreenGirt CMH & SMARTci Elevated Stadium Design
For expansive buildings, such as stadiums, structural stability and occupant comfort are essential success factors.
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Investing in Tomorrow: GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci Systems for Modern K-12 Schools
No matter what kind of building you are designing for, the GreenGirt CMH™ continuous insulation and SMARTci® building enclosure systems are available to help your next project succeed by providing both thermal efficiency and structural integrity.
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Why GreenGirt CMH Continuous Insulation is the Go-To for Terracotta Cladding
The GreenGirt CMH™ continuous insulation system is durable enough to handle any cladding weight and materials, including terracotta’s heavyweight design.
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Quickly Compare Continuous Insulation Systems with A2P’s Interactive Tools
Selecting the right continuous insulation system shouldn’t feel overwhelming. With codes tightening on thermal efficiency standards, performance expectations rising, and multiple products to evaluate, it’s easy to get lost in the details.
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How GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci Systems Effectively Combat Embodied Carbon
Sustainability is extending beyond operational energy efficiency. Architects increasingly recognize the critical role embodied carbon—the total greenhouse gas emissions generated by manufacturing, transporting, and installing building materials—plays in reducing a building’s overall environmental impact.
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