How large can my descending window be? As large as you need! There are two sizes of HIRT Swiss Descending Window (HSDW). The SF90 can be up to 18m2 per unit with a maximum carriage weight of 1500kg. This maximum size must be considered alongside the maximum dimensions of 6m wide and up to 6m […]
Warwick Hall named AJ Retrofit of the Year 2017!
The extension and refurbishment of Warwick Hall Community Centre has been awarded the Architects Journal Retrofit of the Year 2017 as well as the Listed Building of the Year under £5 million. The project was designed by Acanthus Clews Architects with all glazing and structural glass design by IQ Glass. Set within the idyllic Cotswolds […]
Get the Look: Ashford Mill
IQ installed steel doors to a listed corn mill located in Ashford, Peak District. The corn mill dates back to before 1043 AD and was formally owned by the Duke of Devonshire until the 1950s. The homeowners have spent the past seven years consulting with the Peak District National Park Planners to restore the […]
Silver House Shortlisted for RIBA Stephen Lawrence Prize
Silver House by Hyde+Hyde has been shortlisted for yet another architectural award! Silver House features lots of elements of modern architectural glazing from IQ Glass including our minimal windows sliding glass doors along with various elements of bespoke structural glazing. The new build home in Wales has already received recognition from the Royal Society of […]
IQ Glass Projects featured in AJ Architecture Awards
The first five shortlists of the first AJ Architecture Awards were released this week with two projects from IQ Glass being featured. In the House of the Year category the Hidden House project by Coffey Architects has been shortlisted. The compact residential design was built on the site of the former prison vaults in the […]
What is the Difference Between a Glass Extension and a Conservatory
From aesthetics to planning and practicality, a glass room can often be a better choice than a traditional conservatory. When considering a beautiful glass room, one of the most common questions people ask is how they differ from a standard conservatory. Certainly, there are plenty of similarities; both provide a bridge between indoor and outdoor […]
4 Ways to Create a Wall of Glass that Disappears
Modern architecture is gripped with the notion of connecting the inside and the outside, internal-external living spaces, merging the inside and out…. The various ways this design technique is described is almost endless. Glass is, obviously, one of the most popular ways in which architects and designers try to connect these spaces. Its see-through nature […]
Get the Look: Hermitage Lane
IQ installed aluminium windows and sliding doors along with frameless glass balustrades, frameless effect rooflights and walk-on floor lights onto these residential new build properties in London. Aluminium windows were installed onto the front and rear of the building to provide natural light intake and ventilation into each of the spaces on the higher levels of […]
Get the Look: Silver House
IQ Glass installed slim framed sliding glass doors, frameless glass balustrades, aluminium windows and doors and structural glass walls onto this new build in Swansea. Installing the 21mm framed sliding glass doors alongside frameless structural glass created fully glazed walls of glass, perfect for maximising light intake and providing incredible views of the homeowner’s surroundings. Frameless glass balustrades were installed surrounding the balcony to […]
How Much Will a Glazed Extension Cost?
How to achieve a high-end architectural glazing design on a budget While a conservatory can be a relatively inexpensive alternative to an attractive solid glass extension, a high-end architectural glass extension will almost certainly be more costly. However, dreams can be still be achieved on a budget. Glazed extensions can make a real design statement […]
