From Day to Night: Christmas Façade and Curtain Wall Lighting in the Philippines
From Day to Night: Christmas Façade and Curtain Wall Lighting in the Philippines — Insights from SunFrame’s Philippine Projects Façades in the World’s Longest Christmas Season When the first breeze of September sweeps through the islands, the Philippines quietly enters its Christmas season. From Manila to Cebu, malls, hotels, and office towers don their luminous […]
Curtain Wall Construction Safety in the U.S.: Labor Day Reflections
Curtain Wall Construction Safety in the U.S. | Labor Day Reflections Starting at the Frontline–Why Curtain Wall Worker Safety Matters Can you imagine? In the early morning hours of New York, workers strap on their harnesses and then step out onto the scaffolding to begin work. For them, each pane of glass on the curtain […]
Buildings Live and Breathe with SunFrame Low-E Curtain Wall Systems
Buildings Live and Breathe with SunFrame Low-E Curtain Wall Systems At SunFrame, we see curtain walls and windows as the breathing system of a building — regulating light, air, and energy while shaping how people experience the space inside. Step into our production line and you’ll see workers inspecting every glass panel carefully, as if […]
Limit State Design and Load Analysis of Curtain Wall Supports
Limit State Design and Load Analysis of Curtain Wall Supports As a critical load-bearing system of the building facade, the safety and reliability of curtain wall support structures directly affect the overall performance of the building. In this article, we will systematically show you the principles of limit state design, reliability control, and key load […]
Analysis of Torsion and Inclination in Glass Curtain Wall Beams
Analysis of Torsion and Inclination in Glass Curtain Wall Beams 1. Introduction Glass curtain wall is one type of modern facade system and also a significant feature of modern buildings. The biggest feature it gives to buildings is the organic unity of architectural aesthetics, architectural functions, building energy conservation and architectural structure. Building facades present […]
Typhoon Resistance of Various Materials in Curtain Wall Projects
Typhoon Resistance of Various Materials in Curtain Wall Projects Wind load is the primary external force acting on curtain wall structures. In coastal areas where typhoons are frequent, curtain wall damage during typhoons is very common. Therefore, special attention must be paid to curtain wall projects in these regions. This article takes the damage caused […]
Toronto Curtain Wall Case Study: CSA Certification & Energy-Efficient Design
Toronto Curtain Wall Case Study: CSA Certification & Energy-Efficient Design Faced with extreme environments, complex projects, and diverse architectural demands, SunFrame continuously pushes boundaries through innovative curtain wall systems and precise engineering practice. Join us on a journey—from -50°C extreme cold certification, through smart energy-saving performance tests, to a case study in culturally integrated design. […]
Essential Conditions for Achieving a 50-Year Lifespan of Curtain Wall Systems
Essential Conditions for Achieving a 50-Year Lifespan of Curtain Wall Systems According to the provisions of China’s “General Code for Civil Buildings” GB55031, curtain walls, as building components, should meet the following requirements: ① Follow the safety principles of building construction. ② Determine the design and construction methods based on its position, role and stress state in […]
Energy Efficiency of Glass Curtain Walls: Analysis and Solutions
Energy Efficiency of Glass Curtain Walls: Analysis and Solutions Introduction With the development of society, the Chinese government has vigorously developed the building energy-saving industry, which has promoted the continuous improvement of energy-saving awareness in the whole society. Traditional glass curtain wall construction cannot meet the requirements of building energy-saving management, which is specifically manifested […]
Challenges and Optimization Strategies in Curtain Wall Design
Challenges and Optimization Strategies in Curtain Wall Design As a critical element of modern architecture, curtain walls act far beyond their aesthetic role. They also have the functions like thermal insulation, noise reduction, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability. However, in practical usage, there are still lots of challenges for architects. And systematic attention and resolution […]
