How can aluminum façade manufacturers help architects choose between stick and unitized systems?

Manufacturers play a consultative role in helping architects select between stick and unitized systems by providing technical analyses, mock-ups, and pragmatic advice shaped by regional conditions in the Middle East and Central Asia. We assist architects with performance modeling (thermal, wind, acoustic), provide lifecycle cost comparisons, and run constructability reviews to align façade type with project constraints.

Mock-ups are critical: whether a stick detail or a unitized module, a full-scale mock-up validates sightlines, joint behavior, and water-tightness under simulated conditions. We also supply detailed installation sequencing plans, lead-time estimates, and logistics assessments that can influence the architect’s choice. For example, if a Gulf client seeks rapid handover, our data showing on-site time savings with unitized modules often informs design decisions.

We ensure architects understand finish options (PVDF vs anodized), thermal break technologies, and maintenance implications. For Central Asian projects, we advise on transportable module sizing, corrosion-resistant coatings, and local climatic adaptations. By integrating design support, testing data, and cost/schedule modeling, manufacturers enable architects to make informed choices that balance aesthetics, performance, and constructability.