Unitized Curtain Walls under Typhoon Lateral Loads
Unitized Curtain Walls under Typhoon Lateral Loads — Engineering Insights from SunFrame Typhoons are among the most destructive natural disasters globally, particularly affecting coastal regions in Southeast Asia. With climate change, both the frequency and intensity of typhoons are increasing, causing significant economic losses annually. In areas such as Southeast China and the Philippines, the […]
Low-Height Enclosures on Pedestrian Bridges | Curtain Wall Logic
Curtain Wall Logic at Pedestrian Scale — The Enclosure Value of Perforated Aluminum Panels on Pedestrian Bridges Pedestrian bridge protection is more than a “railing” In pedestrian bridge design, protective elements are often treated as simple railings or barriers. Discussion usually stops at whether height and strength meet code requirements. Yet with frequent use and […]
Boundless Spaces: Indoor-Outdoor Fluidity Through Biophilic Facade Design
Boundless Spaces: Indoor-Outdoor Fluidity Through Biophilic Facade Design Redefining the Boundary Traditional curtain walls are often perceived as shields designed to shut the elements out. However, true architectural aesthetics lies in utilizing this “skin” to facilitate an outward expansion of interior life. The facade should not be a dead end. Instead, it serves as the […]
Curtain Wall Design as Engineering Judgment
Curtain Wall Design as Engineering Judgment How SunFrame Integrates Structure, Materials, and Interfaces in Complex Façade Projects In many projects, curtain walls are often seen as “façade systems” or merely a combination of materials. At SunFrame, however, we maintain that the essence of curtain wall design lies not in the panels themselves, but in the completeness […]
From Curtain Wall to Facade: SunFrame’s Insights into Facade Engineering
From Curtain Wall to Facade: SunFrame’s Insights into Facade Engineering Introduction | Why We Focus on Facade, Not Just Curtain Wall The curtain wall has been an important technological system in modern architecture since the mid-19th century. With the continuous advancement of materials, construction techniques, and computational tools, curtain walls have evolved from simple enclosures […]
The Restraint Behind a Perforated Aluminum Façade
The Restraint Behind a Perforated Aluminum Façade One day, while passing by a school, I found myself paying attention to its exterior. Along the corridors on the second floor and above, both in teaching buildings or dormitories, the façades were wrapped in large areas of perforated aluminum panels. The perforations formed fluid, dynamic patterns, almost […]
Rooftop Multi-Level Void Curtain Wall Construction
Rooftop Multi-Level Void Curtain Wall Construction — Sunframe’s Systematic Solutions for Complex High-Altitude Conditions As supertall buildings reach unprecedented heights and embrace increasingly complex spatial forms, rooftop multi-level voids have become a notable characteristic of modern architectural design. These spaces not only fulfill requirements for ventilation, equipment layout, and architectural expression but also create formidable challenges for […]
Rooftop Multi-Level Void Curtain Wall Design in Supertall Buildings
Rooftop Multi-Level Void Curtain Wall Design in Supertall Buildings — A Practical Design Perspective from Sunframe As supertall buildings continue to reach new heights and adopt increasingly complex spatial forms, rooftop multi-level voids have become essential elements of modern façade design. While these spaces add value to the building, they introduce design and construction challenges […]
Aluminum Panel Curtain Wall Construction | Technical Execution Guide
Aluminum Panel Curtain Wall Construction — Key Technical Points for Reliable On-Site Execution In real-world curtain wall projects, the facade functions as a secondary envelope. Although it is separated from the primary structure, it remains closely tied to its movement and performance. Aluminum panel curtain walls are widely used in this context because they offer […]
Photovoltaic Glass Applications in Building Systems Across Regions
Photovoltaic Glass Applications in Building Systems Across Regions —From Southeast Asia to the Middle East Photovoltaic technology is shifting from external power equipment to an integral part of the building envelope. Photovoltaic glass, particularly Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), sits at the intersection of energy performance, architectural integration, and sustainability objectives. Differences in policy direction, climate conditions, power […]
