Modern construction focuses on preventing thermal bridging, ensuring structural integrity, and minimizing negative environmental impacts. For multi-family buildings, these goals enhance both the structure and tenant experience. GreenGirt CMH continuous insulation and SMARTci building enclosure systems effectively prevent thermal bridging, boost energy efficiency and structural integrity, and lower utility costs for tenants occupying multi-family buildings.
Building owners and tenants of multi-family complexes benefit from reduced energy consumption and costs with GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci systems. These systems help meet ASHRAE 90.1 energy codes and LEED certification requirements, promoting efficiency and lowering utility costs.
This article highlights how GreenGirt CMH continuous insulation enhanced the performance of three multi-family buildings.
Case Study 1: Birmingham Pointe
Birmingham Pointe in Michigan, which installed the SMARTci system on closed framing on the building’s walls.
Birmingham Pointe is a new multi-family apartment complex in Birmingham, Michigan. This building features 152 up-scale units ranging between 1-3 bedrooms. Birmingham Pointe also includes resort-style amenities for tenants, such as a rooftop pool, fitness center, and spa. To guarantee structural integrity and energy efficiency, 9,900 linear feet of SMARTci on closed framing was installed horizontally, 3.5” deep, 24” on center, with polyiso insulation and ACM cladding.
Case Study 2: Weehawken Towers
Construction of the Weehawken Towers in New Jersey, which installed the GreenGirt Max CMH system on the building’s walls.
Weehawken Towers in New Jersey, a waterfront multi-family complex, includes 227 studio and 1–2-bedroom units, with amenities such as a rooftop pool and a gym. 50,000 linear feet of the GreenGirt Max CMH system was used on the walls, installed horizontally at 2.5” deep and 24” on center, with mineral wool insulation and metal panel cladding that promotes energy efficiency, long-term structural performance, and permanent fastener retention.
Case Study 3: Evans West Development Mixed Use
Evans West Development Mixed Use in Denver, Colorado, which installed the GreenGirt Max CMH system on the building’s walls.
The Evans West Development Mixed Use project in Denver, Colorado is a blend of multi-family apartments and retail spaces. With a total of 19 stories and 420 apartment units, this complex utilizes 48,000 linear feet of the GreenGirt Max CMH system for easy installation, improving the durability of the building while preventing thermal bridging. This continuous insulation system was installed horizontally, 2” deep, 24” on center, with mineral wool insulation and fiber cement siding.
Conclusion
GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci systems are ideal for preventing thermal bridging, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring long-term structural performance in multi-family buildings. Their easy installation and adaptability make them a reliable choice for modern construction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci help multi-family projects meet ASHRAE 90.1 and LEED goals?
Yes, GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci can reduce energy consumption and costs for multi-family buildings, and that these systems help meet ASHRAE 90.1 energy codes and LEED certification requirements, supporting efficiency and lowering utility costs for tenants.
How is SMARTci typically installed on multi-family buildings?
SMARTci systems are flexible to meet any cladding materials and uses custom-profiled rigid insulation, easing installation overall. For example, the SMARTci system was installed on closed framing on the Birmingham Pointe project at 3.5″ deep and 24″ on center, with polyiso insulation and ACM cladding.
What’s a common GreenGirt CMH layout for multi-family exterior walls?
GreenGirt CMH systems can accommodate any insulation or cladding combination, depending on the needs and requirements of your project. For example, GreenGirt CMH was installed horizontally on the Weehawken Towers project at 2.5″ deep and 24” on center, with depth varying by project, paired with mineral wool insulation and metal panel cladding.