October 10, 2025 | Allegan, MI – Advanced Architectural Products’ newest continuous insulation system, GreenGirt Steel™, has won The Architect’s Newspaper’s 2025 Best of Products Award for the “Building Materials + Facades – Metal” category! A2P is grateful to have GreenGirt Steel acknowledged for its innovative design that supports buildings with structural integrity and thermal efficiency. It is an honor to be recognized amongst the best products in North America for 2025, making steps towards the future of building design.
About GreenGirt Steel
GreenGirt Steel™ is an entry-level continuous insulation system that combines best-in-class thermal performance, structural strength, and rapid installation—all at a cost-conscious price and made in the USA. Unlike traditional steel Z-girts that force performance trade-offs, GreenGirt Steel delivers thermal efficiency, increased structural capacity, and an overlapping design that can cut installation time in half.
Achieving thermal performance into the 90% range, GreenGirt Steel offers the highest efficiency of any steel-based framing system while meeting NFPA 285 and ASTM E84 standards and remaining Red List free. Ideal for commercial, institutional, and multi-family projects, it enhances structural integrity, reduces energy transfer, and streamlines building envelope construction.
GreenGirt Steel is suitable for both new construction and retrofits. It secures exterior insulation with durable steel-to-steel connections, while thermal brackets boost efficiency without compromising strength. Features like built-in insulation retention locks, slotted holes for expansion/contraction, and a simple overlap design ensure durability, flexibility, and thermal efficiency.
“GreenGirt Steel was developed to eliminate the trade-offs that have long limited metal-based continuous insulation systems while enabling faster installations and a stronger overall system,” stated G. Matt Krause, Founder and CEO of Advanced Architectural Products. “Winning the Best of Products Award underscores our commitment to innovation through GreenGirt Steel and the broader GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci portfolio, delivering efficiency, strength, and sustainability without compromise.”
About The Architect’s Newspaper’s Best of Products Awards
The Architect’s Newspaper’s Best of Products Awards rewards the top products of the year in the built environment, from interior to exterior products. This award promotes new products that present a high level of design and efforts towards sustainability, innovation, and ease of use.
Additional Information
To view the full announcement by Architect’s Newspaper on the 2025 Best of Products award winners, visit their website.
Located in West Michigan, Advanced Architectural Products is a hub for innovative continuous insulation and building enclosure systems for modern building challenges. For more information on the GreenGirt Steel continuous insulation system, visit GreenGirt.com.
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