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 […]
Risks for Chinese Curtain Wall Enterprises Expanding Overseas
Risks for Chinese Curtain Wall Enterprises Expanding Overseas With the advancement of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, more and more enterprises are venturing overseas. However, Chinese curtain wall enterprises face considerable risks when expanding abroad because of the following reasons: ① Significant differences between countries in politics, economy, culture, religion, customs, and legal systems. ② […]
The Red, Blue, and Silver Curtain Wall Aesthetic in America
Shaping Skylines: The Red, Blue, and Silver Curtain Wall Aesthetic in America Nowadays in American architecture, curtain walls are no longer just functional building elements, but also a visual expression conveying identity, culture and values. Especially in commercial and government buildings, the combination of “red, blue and silver” is gradually becoming a highly recognizable design trend. 01 […]
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. […]
How to Choose the Right Curtain Wall Honeycomb Aluminum Panel?
How to Choose the Right Curtain Wall Honeycomb Aluminum Panel? Nowadays, honeycomb aluminum panels for curtain walls can be seen more commonly from the modern architectural buildings. Because most of them are light weight, high strength, environmental protection and recyclability. However, there are many products on the market with varying quality. How to select truly high-quality honeycomb aluminum panels? This […]
Why Construction Methods Matter in Curtain Wall Design？
Why Construction Methods Matter in Curtain Wall Design ? Industry Background and Renovation Trends In the background of rapid economy development, curtain walls have become increasingly diverse. This phenomenon fully reflects the trend of increasingly diverse development of curtain wall projects. On the other hand, the proportion of existing building renovation in curtain wall projects has gradually increased. While […]
The Evolution of Curtain Wall Systems in Architecture
The Evolution of Curtain Wall Systems in Architecture Introduction The curtain wall is not only a carrier of the building’s appearance, but also the crystallization of the integration of modern architectural technology and aesthetic concepts. Since the mid-19th century, curtain walls have gone through multiple stages of development from structural breakthroughs, material innovation to intelligent […]
Prefabricated Construction Techniques for Stick Curtain Walls
Prefabricated Construction Techniques for Stick Curtain Walls Prefabrication is an clear trend in the development of the curtain wall industry. However, due to the cost-effectiveness of stick curtain walls, they still hold a prominent share of the market. These two characters have brought about a new approach: making traditional stick curtain walls into prefabricated systems. In this way, it can retain the economic […]
Global Curtain Wall Industry: Trends and Challenges in 2025
Global Curtain Wall Industry: Trends and Challenges in 2025 Introduction In recent years, with the acceleration of urbanization and the continuous evolution of building technology, curtain wall systems have been increasingly used in building facades. From the early basic structure based on glass and aluminum alloy to the current diversified, systematic and intelligent complex system, […]
Coordination Principles Between Curtain Wall Design and Architectural Design
Coordination Principles Between Curtain Wall Design and Architectural Design Before starting curtain wall design, it’s essential to follow certain coordination principles to ensure consistency with architectural design. From the type of curtain wall, window opening method, grid design, to the selection of panel materials and the treatment of structural nodes, to lightning protection, fire protection, […]
