Facade Selection Guide: A Step-by-Step System Selection Process
Facade Selection Guide: A Step-by-Step System Selection Process Introduction Facade selection is a progressive decision process that turns building conditions into a final system choice. The process moves from understanding project behavior, to identifying controlling factors, then to narrowing system options, and finally to confirming a stable facade solution. Step 1: Observe building performance conditions […]
Facade System Components Explained: Engineering Logic and System Behavior
Facade System Components Explained: Engineering Logic and System Behavior Introduction Most facade problems are not visible on the surface. They emerge at the boundaries between structure, air, water, and movement, where design assumptions and real building behavior no longer align. A facade system exists to manage these conditions through structural load paths, air pressure control, […]
Facade System Types Comparison: How Different Building Enclosure Systems Work
Facade System Types Comparison: How Different Building Enclosure Systems Work Introduction Facade systems are often discussed as if they are mainly visual design choices. In real projects, appearance is only a small part of the decision. Each facade system is a response to structural constraints, climate demands, construction sequencing, and long term building operation. A […]
Curtain Wall vs Facade System: What’s the Difference?
Curtain Wall vs Facade System: What’s the Difference? Introduction In construction and architectural practice, the terms “curtain wall” and “facade system” are often used interchangeably. This is one of the most common terminology confusions in modern building design. The issue is not only linguistic — it can also affect communication between architects, engineers, and facade […]
What Is a Facade System in Building Construction?
What Is a Facade System in Building Construction? Introduction In modern architecture, facade systems are essential to building design, influencing energy efficiency, environmental control, and architectural expression. While curtain walls are often the most visible facade solution, modern facade systems consist of multiple integrated components that work together as a complete building envelope. ☞ This article […]
Curtain Wall Construction Guide: Installation Safety and Anchoring System
Curtain Wall Construction Guide: Installation Safety and Anchoring System Curtain Wall Installation Guidelines 01 Introduction: Safety and Installation Practices Achieving a 50-year service life for a curtain wall system depends not only on design, but equally on construction quality and installation control. Even a well-engineered façade can experience premature failure if anchoring, assembly accuracy, and on-site […]
Beam Twist Control in Stick-Built Glass Curtain Wall Projects
Beam Twist Control in Stick-Built Glass Curtain Wall Projects Beam twist is a common structural challenge in stick-built glass curtain wall construction. It arises from glass panel weight, uneven load distribution along beams, profile characteristics, and installation precision. Drawing on extensive project experience, SunFrame has developed a systematic approach to manage beam twist, keeping horizontal […]
Curtain Walls Under Tropical Water Exposure
Curtain Walls Under Tropical Water Exposure — Water as a constant environmental condition in Southeast Asia In Southeast Asia, building envelopes operate under a consistently humid and water-intensive climate throughout the year. This condition is clearly reflected during events such as the Songkran Festival in Thailand, where urban façades are directly exposed to continuous water […]
How to Choose the Right Curtain Wall Partner
How to Choose the Right Curtain Wall Partner From Design Intent to System Engineering and Site Execution A curtain wall may look complete on drawings, but its performance is defined by how it is engineered, fabricated, and assembled on site. Choosing the right curtain wall partner determines whether that intent is delivered in reality. Proposals, […]
Lunar New Year, Proven Reliability: Custom Façade Engineering & Delivery
Lunar New Year, Proven Reliability: Custom Façade Engineering & Delivery To much of the world, the Lunar New Year is a time to slow down, marked by reunion, reflection, and celebration. For SunFrame, however, the weeks leading up to the holiday represent a different kind of tradition: a concentrated test of discipline, coordination, and responsibility. […]
