Thermal Window Framing: How Windows Quietly Undermine Continuous Insulation, and How To Fix It
The metal framing around every window quietly undoes most of what your continuous insulation is supposed to do. Here’s what thermal window framing is, why Psi value matters, and how to specify it without overcomplicating the wall section.
Finally, Continuous Insulation That Keeps Up with the Speed of Modular Construction
The 2021 IECC now requires continuous insulation across all building types, and that requirement applies to modular construction. For manufacturers whose workflows were built around older code, this isn’t a […]
What Is a Building Enclosure? Components and Performance
Commercial buildings account for considerable energy use, making them prime candidates for innovative efficiency solutions through building enclosure system improvements. And, as energy codes tighten and sustainability becomes non-negotiable, design […]
Achieving Green Building Certifications With Continuous Insulation
Environmental certifications for buildings can motivate designers and owners to prioritize sustainable construction as trends continue toward net-zero carbon emissions. GreenGirt CMH™, GreenGirt Steel™, and SMARTci® systems offer a comprehensive […]
Embodied Carbon: How GreenGirt CMH & SMARTci Systems Help Architects Reduce It
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 […]
Environmental Product Declaration: What Architects Need to Know to Navigate EPDs
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) have become integral in offering valuable insights into the environmental impact of materials and products throughout their lifecycle. For architects, grasping what an EPD truly represents—and […]
PHIUS Passive House Guidance for High-Performance Building Envelopes
Projects pursuing PHIUS (Passive House Institute United States) certification depend on a thermally robust, airtight, and well‑detailed enclosure. The GreenGirt CMH™ continuous insulation and SMARTci® building enclosure systems are engineered […]
Insulation Building Codes: The Essential Guide to Seven Standards for Continuous Insulation
Building code compliance and standards compliance are imperative for achieving durable, stable, and energy-efficient buildings. Without these guidelines, buildings could face serious damage quickly, especially when tackling continuous insulation systems […]
Washington DC BEPS: What Building Owners and Architects Need to Know
To combat the inevitable changing climate, cities and states are taking the initiative to create their own plans for decreasing negative environmental impacts and promoting sustainable buildings. Washington, D.C.’s Building […]