The Royal Society of Architects Wales have completed their second short series, looking at some of the most stunning and unique architecture around Wales. The groundbreaking initiative from RSAW has now completed two seasons of project-based videos, showcasing extraordinary design. The aim of the RSAW Revealing Wales series is to capture the imagination of anyone […]
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Contemporary House With Bespoke Glazing in Portree Skye, Scotland
A bespoke glazing package was specified from IQ for this contemporary house in Portree Skye in Scotland. Our dedicated Midlands & North division are currently working on this contemporary new build in Portree Skye on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, designing and installing a bespoke glazing package to capitalize on the stunning surrounding views. […]
Double Height Glass Wall Construction at the New IQ Showroom
The design and installation process for the double height structural glass wall at the newly renovated IQ Glass showroom. Structural glass walls are an excellent addition to any high-end residential project. The minimal design offers panoramic views of the outdoors whilst simultaneously allowing in a vast amount of natural light. Highly glazed home designs and […]
Accessible House Design
A guide to accessible house design, featuring wheelchair accessible sliding doors. When designing a home, it is important to consider factors that will impact the design such as accessibility and whether the dwelling will be suitable for wheelchair access. Accessible home design should be carefully thought out to ensure the space is suitable and […]
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 […]
Construction of the Automated Rooflight Glassmotion Box
An insight into the construction of our automated rooflight systems at the newly renovated IQ showroom. Automated sliding and venting rooflights have grown in popularity over the last few years, especially with the increased demand for ventilation in internal spaces. Our MARS automated sliding glass rooflight and ARES automated venting rooflight systems, both designed in-house by […]
New build Passivhaus dubbed James Bond villain house!
Passivhaus structural glazing was used to create a bespoke leaning window box. IQ Glass are currently working on a futuristic new build Passivhaus in Haywards Heath, providing a bespoke glazing package to create a modern architectural design that is being built under Paragraph 80 (previously Paragraph 79) standards. The long and complex installation is drawing […]
The Construction of the Double Height Vertical Sash Window and minimal windows 4+ Opening
Discover the process behind the construction of the oversized sliding façade at the IQ Glass glazing showroom. When the new IQ Glass showroom was redesigned, a double height glass façade stretching 6.5 metres tall was designed as part of the exterior design. The frameless structural glass façade sits next to an opening where a […]
The Future of Conservatories
Using thermally broken structural glazing to create modern alternatives to the traditional conservatories. The Times have printed an article detailing how climate rules have altered the future of traditional conservatories, with a move away from conservatories due to the regulations that have been designed to prevent houses from overheating in the warmer months. Changes […]
