Beyond Glazing: Designing for Solar Control in Airport Facades
Beyond Glazing: Designing for Solar Control in Airport Facades In airport design, managing sunlight is never just about choosing the right glass — it’s a design strategy that balances light, heat, and comfort across vast, transparent spaces. Airports are some of the toughest places for façade engineers. With sunlight pouring in for hours, huge stretches of […]
Seismic Curtain Wall: 9 Acceptance Standards for Flexible Connectors
Seismic Curtain Wall: 9 Acceptance Standards for Flexible Connectors Introduction In Mexico City, an ordinary morning can be transformed within seconds. The ground begins to tremble, buildings sway. At the same time, façades once seen as signs of progress reveal their weakness. The earthquakes of 1985 and 2017 left deep marks on the skyline and […]
Illuminating Architecture: Diwali-Inspired Facade Design by SunFrame
Illuminating Architecture: Diwali-Inspired Facade Design by SunFrame — Exploring how traditional festivals inspire modern facade lighting design Introduction – When Diwali Lights Illuminate the Skin of Architecture In India, Diwali symbolizes the return of light and hope. As festive lamps move beyond doorsteps and window sills to shimmer across urban facades, a dialogue between tradition and […]
Building Resilience: Lessons from Israel’s Tallest Tower for SunFrame Curtain Wall Strategy
Building Resilience: Lessons from Israel’s Tallest Tower for SunFrame Curtain Wall Strategy Introduction Building resilience in extreme environments is no small feat. Amid conflict and frequent earthquakes, China’s Nantong Dacheng Group successfully topped out Israel’s tallest 320-meter tower—Beyond Tower. This milestone offers valuable lessons for international construction and façade engineering. For SunFrame Facade, it serves […]
Wind-Resistant Façade Design in Supertall Buildings: Lessons from Ping An Center
Wind-Resistant Façade Design in Supertall Buildings: Lessons from Ping An Center Introduction In late September 2025, Super Typhoon Hagasa roared ashore along the Guangdong coast, bringing winds so fierce they topped Level 17 on the Beaufort scale. The storm’s arrival prompted Shenzhen to issue its highest typhoon emergency alert. Before this typhoon called the “King of Winds” approached, some people […]
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 […]
