From glass boxes to basement renovations: a guide to house extension design ideas The ‘don’t move, improve!’ trend has seen homeowners increasingly turn to renovating and extending their homes, rather than looking to buy elsewhere. And for good reason – there is a huge range of different options when it comes to extending a home, […]
Case Studies
A Luxury New Build Project Render
A preview of one of our projects featuring various glazing products An exciting new project with Urban Curve Architecture utilizes many of our luxury glazing systems. The project, which you can see in the detailed render, will form a luxury new build home flooded with natural light. The dynamic build will feature multiple sets of […]
Descending Window Systems in Action
Luxury living IQ is proud to reveal one of their new projects, showcasing a flawless descending structural window system in action. Oozing luxury and elegant simplicity, this Hollywood home features descending window systems to forge a strong connection between the lounge and their outdoor swimming pool area. The large descending glass facade frames 3 sides […]
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 […]
Steel Look Internal Doors in Fulham
Glass internal doors can help create bright and modern interiors to homes. By using slim aluminium framing, internal glass doors can offer a contemporary interior design to house designs looking for a modern finish. This home in Fulham undertook a large internal refurbishment with various elements of internal glazing from IQ. Planning restrictions on these […]
How much does a side infill extension cost?
A cost guide to side infill extensions Side infill extensions are a great way to open up unused spaces and utilise natural light, often used to complement London Victorian or Georgian style properties. A glass side infill extension can seem costly, however, the common alternative is dark, unused storage areas or completely wasted space. But […]
How can internal doors improve interior design?
Internal glass doors and interior glass systems to enhance interior design Have you ever wondered how incorporating internal glazing into architectural designs can improve both light and space? Many residential properties have the same interior design obstacles – how to create a living space with various rooms that achieve similar levels of light as open-plan […]
Glass Interface Design: Structural Glazing with Opening Elements
As an experienced architectural glazier IQ Glass has developed a large range of architectural glazing systems, including exclusive solutions such as the Invisio™ Structural Glazing System and the minimal windows® sliding door. These different systems are often specified together to create larger glass installations. When you see the photos of these completed architectural projects, they […]
How to Use Glass to Heat a House
When designing a house, it is important to consider the performance requirements as well as the overall design. The solar gain that large elevations of glass bring can be used in a range of smart solutions, to reduce energy costs and eliminate the need for additional heat sources. Thermally Broken Glass Systems Within the technical […]
Using Slim Frame Sliding Glass Doors as a Façade Design
The minimal windows slim sliding glass doors from IQ Glass are one of our most popular architectural glazing products. The slim 21mm framing creates impressive glass elevations with minimal interruptions to views inside or out. The flush threshold also helps encourage the merging of internal and external spaces, which is a popular design consideration for […]
