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          Leveraging composite metal hybrid technology, Advanced Architectural Products manufactures innovative continuous insulation and building enclosure systems.

        • SMARTci® building enclosure systems
        • OverviewAn air- and water-tight building enclosure system that eliminates thermal bypass; designed for hassle-free installation.
        • SMARTci® (on closed framing)An air- and water-tight building enclosure system that eliminates thermal bypass; installed over a weather-resistive barrier/sheathing.
        • SMARTci® (on open framing)An air- and water-tight building enclosure system that eliminates thermal bypass; installed over open framing to save time and reduce costs.
        • AccessoriesThese products are fully compatible with SMARTci™, GreenGirt® CMH™, and GreenGirt Steel™ systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
        • GreenGirt CMH™ continuous insulation systems
        • OverviewGreenGirt® CMH™ is a family of continuous insulation systems that combines structural composite metal hybrid sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt Max CMH™A maximized continuous insulation system that combines structural composite metal hybrid Z-girt sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt Optima CMH™An optimize continuous insulation system that combines structural composite metal hybrid Z-girt sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt CMH Clips™A continuous insulation clips system that combines structural composite metal hybrid clips and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt CMH Delta™ AdjustableAn adjustable continuous insulation system that combines structural composite metal hybrid sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt XO™A structural thermal framing system for windows and openings that combines structural composite metal hybrid sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt CMH Roof™A continuous insulation system for roofs that combines structural composite metal hybrid sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • AccessoriesThese products are fully compatible with SMARTci™, GreenGirt® CMH™, and GreenGirt Steel™ systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
        • GreenGirt Steel™ continuous insulation systems
        • OverviewGreenGirt Steel™ combines thoughtfully engineered steel Z-girt sub-framing with thermal pads and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt Steel™GreenGirt Steel™ is a continuous insulation system consisting of thoughtfully engineered steel Z-girt sub-framing with thermal brackets, compatible accessories, and expert engineering support.
        • AccessoriesThese products are fully compatible with SMARTci®, GreenGirt CMH™, and GreenGirt Steel™ systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
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        • GreenGirt CMH composite metal hybrid sub-framing installed in a soffit application, with rows of green Z-girts extending beneath a building overhang before cladding installation
        • A2P Systems

          Leveraging composite metal hybrid technology, Advanced Architectural Products manufactures innovative continuous insulation and building enclosure systems.

        • SMARTci® building enclosure systems
        • OverviewAn air- and water-tight building enclosure system that eliminates thermal bypass; designed for hassle-free installation.
        • SMARTci® (on closed framing)An air- and water-tight building enclosure system that eliminates thermal bypass; installed over a weather-resistive barrier/sheathing.
        • SMARTci® (on open framing)An air- and water-tight building enclosure system that eliminates thermal bypass; installed over open framing to save time and reduce costs.
        • AccessoriesThese products are fully compatible with SMARTci™, GreenGirt® CMH™, and GreenGirt Steel™ systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
        • GreenGirt CMH™ continuous insulation systems
        • OverviewGreenGirt® CMH™ is a family of continuous insulation systems that combines structural composite metal hybrid sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt Max CMH™A maximized continuous insulation system that combines structural composite metal hybrid Z-girt sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt Optima CMH™An optimize continuous insulation system that combines structural composite metal hybrid Z-girt sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt CMH Clips™A continuous insulation clips system that combines structural composite metal hybrid clips and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt CMH Delta™ AdjustableAn adjustable continuous insulation system that combines structural composite metal hybrid sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt XO™A structural thermal framing system for windows and openings that combines structural composite metal hybrid sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt CMH Roof™A continuous insulation system for roofs that combines structural composite metal hybrid sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • AccessoriesThese products are fully compatible with SMARTci™, GreenGirt® CMH™, and GreenGirt Steel™ systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
        • GreenGirt Steel™ continuous insulation systems
        • OverviewGreenGirt Steel™ combines thoughtfully engineered steel Z-girt sub-framing with thermal pads and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt Steel™GreenGirt Steel™ is a continuous insulation system consisting of thoughtfully engineered steel Z-girt sub-framing with thermal brackets, compatible accessories, and expert engineering support.
        • AccessoriesThese products are fully compatible with SMARTci®, GreenGirt CMH™, and GreenGirt Steel™ systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
  • Solutions
    • Wall Solutions
    • Window Solutions
    • Roof Solutions
    • Projects
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    • Best Practices
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Detail: Sustainability

LEED v4 Update: What’s Changed for Building Envelopes

LEED v4 Update Starting March 1, 2024, all new LEED certification projects will meet higher energy performance thresholds. According to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), these updated LEED v4 […]

Wall Systems Best Practices: A Deep Dive into High-Performance Building Envelopes

Wall systems, such as continuous insulation and building enclosures, consist of essential components in modern construction, which should minimize energy loss and enhance overall building performance. This article will delve […]

Continuous Insulation and Building Performance: 8 Key Best Practices

Continuous insulation is a critical component in modern construction of commercial buildings, playing a vital role in energy conservation and compliance with other building performance standards and energy codes. This […]

LEED Certification: A Comprehensive Guide for Building Projects

Note: The information in this article is based on research and industry best practices. For the latest updates and official guidelines on LEED certification, please refer to the U.S. Green […]

Red List Free Building Materials: Avoiding Hidden Chemicals

With years spent working with owners, architects, and contractors, we understand the importance of incorporating green and sustainable building materials into designs. However, without proper research and knowledge about their […]

Environmentally Healthy Building Checklist: Creating a Healthy Built Environment

Environmentally Healthy Building Checklist | Advanced Architectural Products

Environmental Sustainability and Healthy Buildings Sustainability has become a large factor in most aspects of modern life, including the commercial building industry. It is important to understand the long-term effects […]

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Eden, UT
Henry Ford + MSU Hospital | GreenGirt Steel continuous insulation system

Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences Research Center

Detroit, MI
Mt. Hope Elementary School | GreenGirt CMH XO structural thermal framing system for windows and openings

Mt. Hope Elementary School

Lansing, MI
Whitman Middle School | GreenGirt Steel

Whitman Middle School

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CMH vs. FRP

Unavoidable Fastener Failure: Why Fasteners Fail in Continuous Insulation Systems, and How to Specify Attachment That Lasts

In A2P’s 2023 seven-day ASTM D7332-B test at 180°F, generic FRP failed in 59 seconds. Steel and GreenGirt CMH did not fail. Learn why, and ...
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The exterior of the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Grand Rapids, Michigan while under construction.

Best Continuous Insulation System: An Architect’s Guide to the 8 Best Practices That Actually Matter

The Short Answer What is the best continuous insulation system? The best continuous insulation system is the one that performs across all eight best practices ...
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Vertical and horizontal GreenGirt Max CMH Z-girts, part of the SMARTci building enclosure system, with insulation on the upper wall of a commercial building above brick veneer.

Thermal Bypass: What It Is, Why It Quietly Wastes Energy, and the One System That Guarantees It Is Eliminated

Thermal bypass quietly drains energy through gaps, cracks, and unintended air movement in continuous insulation. Learn what causes it and how SMARTci with ThermaLock eliminates ...
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Vertical SMARTci building enclosure system with GreenGirt Max CMH Z-girts across a multi-story wall with workers installing from boom lifts.

The Window Framing Problem Has a Twenty-Year Answer

Good building systems are rarely invented in a single moment. They are developed, installed, and refined again, until the version that finally carries a product ...
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