K-12 Construction: How GreenGirt CMH & SMARTci Deliver Thermal Efficiency in Modern Schools
No matter what kind of building you are designing for, the GreenGirt CMH™ continuous insulation and SMARTci® building enclosure systems are available to help your next project succeed by providing […]
Terracotta Cladding: Why GreenGirt CMH Is the Go-To Continuous Insulation System
The GreenGirt CMH™ continuous insulation system is durable enough to handle any cladding weight and materials, including terracotta’s heavyweight design. This article explains the benefits of using GreenGirt CMH with […]
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 […]
Window Thermal Bridging: How GreenGirt CMH XO Closes the Gap at Every Opening
Legacy framing systems fail to eliminate thermal bridging at the most crucial points for thermal loss in any building: windows and openings. Ignoring this issue results in thermal inefficiencies that […]
Thermally Broken Cladding Support System: What It Is & Why It Matters
Looking for the most effective ways to meet stringent energy code requirements while keeping up with sustainable construction trends? Thermally broken cladding support systems offer a critical intersection of energy […]
Rainscreen Performance: How GreenGirt CMH & SMARTci Transform Building Envelope Systems
A high‑performing building envelope is the first line of defense against energy loss, water intrusion, and premature deterioration. Modern codes therefore steer designers toward rainscreen walls—cladding that stands off from […]
Insulation Gaps: How GreenGirt CMH & SMARTci Eliminate Cracks and Set a New Standard
Proper insulation is foundational to energy-efficient, sustainable construction. Yet even minor insulation gaps and cracks can severely degrade thermal performance, causing increased energy costs, diminished indoor comfort, and potential moisture […]
PHIUS: Aligning GreenGirt CMH & SMARTci with Passive House Technical Requirements
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 […]
Effective R-Value vs. Nominal R-Value: What’s the Difference?
A building envelope’s real-world thermal performance hinges on the effective insulation R-value of the entire wall—not the nominal R-value printed on an insulation label. Understanding this distinction, and how different […]