Introduction

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 three multi-family projects that have integrated GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci systems to enhance building performance.

Case Study 1: Birmingham Pointe

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

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

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.

To learn more about multi-family projects that use GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci, visit GreenGirt.com.