Point-supported glass façades are structurally efficient systems that rely on discrete mechanical fixings rather than continuous frames.
For façade contractors, these systems call for clear structural logic, controlled tolerances, and disciplined site execution, particularly at interfaces with steel works and adjacent curtain wall systems.
They are typically used in entrances, atriums, and public-facing façades, where transparency must perform as well as it appears.
Glass ribs act as the primary supporting structure, with panels connected through metal fittings and tension elements.
This system requires strict control of glass quality, drilling accuracy, and installation sequence.
Glass panels are fixed to steel or aluminum substructures using stainless steel connectors.
This configuration offers predictable structural behavior and construction efficiency, making it the most frequently adopted solution on site.
Stainless steel rods or cables form a lightweight structural network.
From a construction standpoint, precise tensioning and alignment are critical to achieve the intended façade geometry.
As a façade engineering contractor, SunFrame delivers point-supported glass façades as a complete system, including:
Fully tempered safety glass specified to meet wind load, impact, and code requirements.
Stainless steel fittings designed to transfer loads while allowing controlled rotation and movement.
Coordination with steel frames, glass ribs, or rod-and-cable systems, including connection detailing and tolerance control.
The system’s performance depends on how these elements are coordinated and installed—not on individual components alone.
Minimal fixing points reduce visual obstruction while maintaining structural reliability.
Glass breakage does not result in large falling panels.
Fixing details are designed to:
This helps prevent installation-induced stress and long-term fatigue.
Supporting structures and fittings are fabricated and installed with tight tolerances to achieve both performance and visual consistency.
SunFrame acts as the façade engineering contractor, responsible for:
▶ Engineering coordination and shop drawings
▶ Fabrication and procurement management
▶ On-site installation and quality control
▶ Interface coordination with main contractors and steel works
Our focus is on buildability, execution accuracy, and long-term performance, not just visual appearance.
▶ Main building entrances
▶ Atriums and public spaces
▶ Feature façades and canopies
▶ Institutional and commercial buildings
Point-supported glass façades leave almost no room for mistakes—but that’s exactly where SunFrame thrives. We always handle every panel, every connector, every detail with care. Therefore, the architect’s vision can come to life exactly as imagined.
For us, precision is about bringing beauty, light, and openness into every space we touch.
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