Curtain Wall Module Size: How to Determine the Right Dimensions?
Curtain Wall Module Size: How to Determine the Right Dimensions? Introduction Curtain wall module size determines how a façade is divided into individual panels and contributes to the overall proportion and rhythm of the building elevation. It also affects how the façade is coordinated with the building as a complete system. The following sections outline […]
High-Rise Façade Challenges: Why Unitized Systems Are Widely Used
High-Rise Façade Challenges: Why Unitized Systems Are Widely Used? Introduction As buildings grow taller, façade construction becomes more demanding. Greater heights, larger façade areas, and complex site conditions require solutions suited to high-rise projects. Among the available approaches, Unitized Curtain Wall Systems are widely used in high-rise buildings. But why are they particularly suited to […]
Facade Thermal Performance: Beyond Material Properties
Façade Thermal Performance: Beyond Material Properties Introduction When you receive a façade specification with numbers such as thermal conductivity, thermal resistance, and U-value, how do you read them? Do you simply compare the values and look for the better-performing material? Or do you first consider what each number represents and where it applies? These numbers […]
Why Facade Project Value Cannot Be Measured by Unit Price Alone？
Why Facade Project Value Cannot Be Measured by Unit Price Alone？ Introduction When evaluating a facade solution, unit price is often one of the first factors considered. However, a facade project is not simply a purchase of aluminium profiles, glass, and installation services. For projects that require technical solutions at the early stage, a facade […]
Façade–Structure Interface: Why Do So Many Problems Start Here?
Façade–Structure Interface: Why Do So Many Problems Start Here? Introduction The façade–structure interface is where façade design meets the actual conditions of the building structure. Geometry, movement, tolerances, connections, and envelope requirements all converge here, so small coordination gaps can become larger problems during installation or operation. 1. Construction Tolerances Can Change the Connection Condition […]
5 Overlooked Risks During Unitized Curtain Wall Hoisting
5 Overlooked Risks During Unitized Curtain Wall Hoisting Introduction Unitized curtain wall hoisting is a critical stage where factory-fabricated panels are installed into their final positions within the building structure. Although the process is highly standardized, overlooked details during lifting, positioning, and coordination can affect installation accuracy, façade performance, and project efficiency. This article highlights […]
Aluminum Profiles in Façade Systems: Why Similar Profiles Perform Differently
Aluminum Profiles in Façade Systems: Why Similar Profiles Perform Differently Introduction When evaluating a façade system, aluminum profiles are often a key component that influences design decisions. However, façade performance is determined by more than the profile itself. A similar aluminum profile design can deliver different performance depending on how it is integrated into a façade […]
Beyond Customization: Three Misunderstandings About Standardized Façade Systems
Beyond Customization: Three Misunderstandings About Standardized Façade Systems Introduction When discussing façade systems, customization is often viewed as a sign of flexibility and design freedom. This perception has led many people to associate standardized systems with fixed solutions or limited possibilities. However, the role of standardization in façade engineering is more complex. Behind many successful […]
When Should You Contact a Facade Supplier?
When Should You Contact a Facade Supplier? A façade supplier is often contacted when a project is ready to request quotations. However, meaningful discussions often begin before the quotation stage, once the project has enough information for technical evaluation. From façade system selection and design coordination to cost planning and technical decisions, supplier involvement at […]
Hotel Façade Design: Why Different Hotel Types Require Different Façade Strategies
Hotel Façade Design: Why Different Hotel Types Require Different Façade Strategies Introduction Looking across SunFrame’s Hotel & Hospitality Facades Projects, one interesting observation stands out. Although they all belong to the same project category, each project reflects a different façade approach. This raises an important question: what drives these differences? This article explores how hotel façade design […]
