Winter-Ready Façades in Canada: The TOM CONDOS Experience
Winter-Ready Façades in Canada: The TOM CONDOS Experience The coming of Canada’s Thanksgiving Day also signals the approach of the country’s harsh winter. Montreal’s winters are severe, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C and relentless freeze-thaw cycles. Therefore, the construction season there feels far too short. However, against this backdrop, TOM CONDOS still stayed on schedule. More than that, it […]
Beyond the Flat Façade: The Precision Engineering of Curved Glass Curtain Walls
Beyond the Flat Façade: The Precision Engineering of Curved Glass Curtain Walls Insights from SunFrame’s Vigie Building Project in Saint Lucia Curved glass curtain walls have evolved from bold design statements into one of the toughest tests of modern façade engineering. Their flowing forms may look effortless, but behind every curve lies a discipline of […]
Non-Destructive Testing of Fireproof Sealing in Building Curtain Walls
Non-Destructive Testing of Fireproof Sealing in Building Curtain Walls 1. Introduction In fire incidents, the casualties caused by inhalation of toxic gases in fires are far higher than those caused by direct burns from flames. According to the fire statistics of the “National Fire Protection Association” (NFPA), up to 75% of casualties are caused by […]
Celebrating China’s National Day | SunFrame Belt and Road Façade Projects
Celebrating China’s National Day | SunFrame Belt and Road Façade Projects Opening · Reflection on China’s National Day Every October 1st, as the nation celebrates National Day, the SunFrame family comes together to mark the occasion in our own way. That is to share stories of completed projects, recognize team milestones, and reflect on how our expertise […]
SunFrame: Technology and Culture for Saudi Green Facades
SunFrame: Technology and Culture for Saudi Green Facades Introduction: Advancing with the Vision In Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, sustainable urban development and cultural identity are among the key priorities. As the city’s most visible element, the building façade serves as both a guardian of energy performance and a messenger of culture. Drawing on our projects in […]
Analysis of Causes Behind Light Distortion in Glass Curtain Walls
Analysis of Causes Behind Light Distortion in Glass Curtain Walls 1. Introduction Glass curtain walls are widely used in modern buildings due to their bright and clean appearance, vibrant colors, and clear reflection effects. However, in recent years, with the continuous increase in the size of curtain wall glass, especially the increase in the use […]
All-Glass vs. Stick Curtain Wall: Best Choice for Atrium Lobbies
All-Glass vs. Stick Curtain Wall: Best Choice for Atrium Lobbies Comparing Transparency, Performance, and Cost-Effectiveness in High-Rise Lobby Façades Walk into any major office tower and the lobby is often the first thing you notice. It’s the architectural “business card” of the enterprise. Developers know this, which is why so many modern lobbies use double-height […]
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 […]
