Kalamazoo Mixed Use Building

Rendering: Byce & Associates
CASE STUDY : MIXED-USE BUILDING

CHALLENGES code-compliant solution by providing the
SMARTci™ system. With no weather-
Like all new building projects, there were dependent installation restrictions, the
several issues faced by the team constructing combination of GreenGirt™ and custom-
this mixed-use development in Kalamazoo, profiled polyiso insulation panels easily
Michigan. Budget constraints and potential replaced the planned spray foam insulation,
design changes forced the contractors to look helping regain critical lost time in the
at systems that could smartly resolve these schedule. The all-in-one system eliminated
very real challenges. several trades on the job, saving even more on
When a value-driven redesign did occur, and labor and decreasing critical path delays.
the project was moved to a cold-weather, These valuable additions acted as a
winter construction, the team knew that the contingency for the construction manager,
spray foam insulation would no longer be an where previously there was none.
option. They needed a way to dry in the
building, make up lost time, and meet the The versatility of SMARTci allowed masonry
latest, most progressive building codes. ties to fasten directly to the GreenGirt™,
saving 1-2 passes around the building.
Multiple types of cladding and fasteners were
attached to the structural substrate with no
SOLUTIONS added furring. Interior wall condensation was
Advanced Architectural Products was able to eliminated—no need to wait for drying—
fill the need for an efficient, cost-effective and before closing and finishing the interior.
PROJECT SUMMARY RESULTS
SMARTci™ System with GreenGirt  SMARTci™ saved money by reducing the
Simple-Z™ 250 & 2.5” Polyiso Insulation on stud size and removing the need for cavity
Open Metal Framing w/ Masonry & Panels insulation and exterior gypsum sheathing
 Downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan  Less trades were involved, speeding up the
 Retail Suites & Luxury Lofts schedule and eliminating costs
 130,000 square feet  The building interior dried faster, allowing

crews to resume work sooner
 New construction, 4-story building
 SMARTci™ created a highly efficient
 I-A / II-B Construction Types, S-2 thermal barrier, drastically reducing
Parking / R-2 residential / A-2 Assembly heating costs
 GreenGirt™ allowed for several diverse
cladding types—masonry and stone
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how SMARTci™ completely sealed the
building and eliminated all opaque
thermal bridging at the height of winter.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS THINK ABOUT SMARTci™
“The SMARTci product dried in the interior of the building quicker, and in the middle of the
Michigan winter! The system allowed me to run my portable heater at ½ power, with no
condensation on the walls, and the real-time thermals proved that it was sealed. My other trades were
able to move along without waiting, speeding-up the entire project timelines. The SMARTci™ system
was very cost effective – outstanding product!”
-Greg, Construction Manager
Cornerstone Construction Management
“After one day of training, the product went up with no issues. It was easy to install, scheduling was
easy, and my crews were able to speed things along, decreasing my labor costs. The SMARTci System
was extremely easy.”
-Bill, Installation Contractor
Fowler Interiors
“The SMARTci System was easy to work with. We only made one pass around the building,
attached our brick ties directly to the GreenGirt™, reducing our labor time. We got to the jobsite and
did not have to wait for anything.”
-Gordy, Masonry Contractor
Integrated Exteriors
“Over the years, I have seen a number of building products come to market claiming to
revolutionize the construction industry with varying degrees of effectiveness. Once we examined the
wide range of attributes and realized the implications of the SMARTci System, we were
convinced that this product was a major step forward in building envelope technology.
The sales and technical team at A2P were great to work with in every way. They listened to our
concerns coming from our architects and engineers and also to the concerns of the construction man-
ager in a collaborative, “what is best for the project” approach. This is a product that we will continue
to specify as we feel it provides an impressive cost to value return for our clients.”
- Michael, V.P. Architect

Byce & Associates, Inc. Engineers & Architects
SMARTci™ is a continuous insulation system that can

dramatically reduce the cost to heat and cool a building. The
system is comprised of thermally insulated sub-girts,
insulation and universal cladding attachments. It meets
ASHRAE 90.1-2013 and ASHRAE 160-2009 codes. It can assist
in LEED certification and utilizes green building technology, so
959 INDUSTRIAL DR • ALLEGAN, MI • 49010 it’s environmentally friendly, too!
269.355.1818 • www.SMARTciSystems.com Simply put, SMARTci makes buildings smarter.
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CASE STUDY : MIXED-USE BUILDING

 130,000 square feet  The building interior dried faster, allowing

The images at left of the same area show

- Michael, V.P. Architect

SMARTci™ is a continuous insulation system that can

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