Glass Extension Adds Space and Light to Musician’s London Home Boy George’s house in Hampstead has just been listed for sale, featuring a large glass extension and glass link to the kitchen and rear of the property by IQ Glass. The gothic mansion overlooking Hampstead Heath was originally built in 1868 but has recently undergone […]
Author: Rebecca Clayton
The Construction Story of the Floating Glass Box
How we designed and built the floating glass box at the Showroom The Invisio SkyBox floating glass box is a key feature of the £1.5M IQ Glass showroom refurbishment which is now open to visitors. This bespoke structural glass feature is fully glazed and cantilevered from the first floor office creating a floating all […]
Glazing Thermal Performance Updated Building Regulations Approved Document L
Overview of the updated building regulations and changes to Approved Document L for Thermal Performance of Glazing The new version of Approved Document L comes into effect on 15th June 2022. This building regulations update is part of a larger £6.6 billion update to the requirements of buildings in England with the aim to […]
Best Innovative Architectural Glazing in Scotland, Ireland and Wales
Specialist Architectural Glazing Solutions for High-End Residential Projects in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Although the IQ Glass headquarters is based in Buckinghamshire, England our high-end glazing solutions have been installed in prestigious projects all over the UK including Scotland, Ireland and Wales. IQ now has six regional offices around the UK including offices in […]
Ultimate Guide to Sound Insulation in Architectural Glazing
IQ’s top tips to understanding sound insulation in architectural glazing. To understand how sound insulation in architectural glazing works, it’s important to understand how sound itself travels and transmits. Sound arises from molecules vibrating in a gas, solid or liquid from a source. The number of vibrations a second is known as the frequency and […]
A Guide to Natural Light in Architectural Design
Introduction Ensuring plenty of natural light is key in the design of any home, whether this is incorporated from the start in a ground-up new build project, or in an extension added down the line. We’ve seen increasing amounts of research showing the positive impact of light on health, as well as home trends zoning […]
Luxury 5 Bedroom Home with IQ Glazing in Newcastle for Sale
IQ’s prestigious and award-winning glazing project Edge Hill is now listed for sale with Sanderson Young. The architecturally designed 5-bedroom home is situated in the exclusive area of Darras Hall in Ponteland and showcases an excellent example of architectural glazing in Newcastle. The building was designed by Sutherland Hussey Architects with minimal architectural glazing from […]
Roof Glazing CPD from IQ Glass – Register Today
Do you want to learn more about roof glazing, structural glass roofs, and opening rooflights? IQ are the UK’s leaders in architectural glazing and bring their high quality and unique glazing installations to projects all over the world. Our highly popular CPD program now includes a dedicated digital offering, providing a comprehensive overview of the […]
Strategic Use of Roof Glazing
Roof glazing is a great architectural glazing solution to bring light into internal spaces. Having glass within the roof means that you can achieve optimum light ingress throughout the day, something that is not possible with vertical glazings such as frameless glass walls or sliding doors. As with all architectural glazing, the use of glass […]
Recreate a Modern Villa Design with Architectural Glazing
With travel restrictions in place for the foreseeable future households across the UK are looking for ways to bring a slice of that holiday feeling to home. Modern villas in popular luxury holiday destinations feature many architectural aspects that can be incorporated into house designs in the UK. White rendered walls, open plan living […]
