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 […]
Beyond Construction Volume: The Future of Façade Industry Growth
Beyond Construction Volume: The Future of Façade Industry Growth Introduction For decades, growth in the façade industry has been closely tied to construction volume. More buildings meant more façades. More floor area meant more curtain walls, windows, doors, and façade materials to manufacture and install. That relationship will remain important. But as construction markets mature […]
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 […]
Coastal Façades Across Five Regions
Coastal Façades Across Five Regions Eight projects. Diverse marine environments. One continuously evolving engineering experience. Coastal developments are found across a wide range of climates, building types, and geographical settings. Over the years, SunFrame has delivered eight façade projects in coastal environments across Australia, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, South America, and the Middle East. While […]
What Can a General Contractor Really Control in Curtain Wall Decisions?
What Can a General Contractor Really Control in Curtain Wall Decisions? Introduction A curtain wall system is the result of many interconnected decisions made throughout a project lifecycle. Architects define the design vision, façade specialists develop technical solutions, and general contractors help align these decisions with cost, schedule, and construction requirements. Understanding the level of […]
Beyond Manufacturing: Where Will Future Growth Come From in the Façade Industry?
Beyond Manufacturing: Where Will Future Growth Come From in the Façade Industry? Introduction For decades, growth in the façade industry was closely tied to construction activity. As cities expanded and investment flowed into commercial and residential development, demand for façade systems continued to rise. Growth was largely driven by scale: more projects meant more production, and […]
How Façade System Selection Shapes Project Cost and Construction Schedule？
How Façade System Selection Shapes Project Cost and Construction Schedule Introduction Selecting a façade system is one of the earliest decisions in a building project, and it has a significant impact on both project cost and construction schedule. Different façade systems require different approaches to engineering, fabrication, logistics, and installation, making system selection an important […]
