The new approved document (not yet named) will tackle overheating in residential buildings. England’s building regulations are set to change, with the new approved document currently in the consultation period. The proposed document has been designed to address the issues of overheating in residential designs and will take into consideration the size and orientation of […]
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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 […]
A Guide to Crane Use in Glass Lifting
Does your project require a crane? Cranes can be required for lifting large, heavy panes of glass or to reach points of a building that people cannot. Crane use can be an expensive aspect of a project, so it is important to budget for lifting equipment, to reduce the risk of incurring any unexpected expenses […]
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 […]
Invisio Structural Glazing Now Available Curved and Triple Glazed
IQ’s exclusive thermally broken structural glazing system has been updated to allow even further flexibility for architectural designs. The frameless structural glass system was the first thermally broken structural glazing system in the UK, expertly designed by the team at IQ to address all typical installation and specification issues of structural glazing. By integrating a […]
What Goes Into The Full Glazing Package
Things to consider as part of your glazing package Bespoke Shaped Glazing When specifying a glass installation, unique shapes and sizes can be achieved. The bespoke nature of structural glazing means we can construct specialised designs in impressive sizes. Gable end windows are a popular choice for contemporary homes, following the roofline and letting a […]
Using architectural glazing to create a Paragraph 79 House
How to build a new home in the countryside – a guide to glazing design under Paragraph 79 Self-building a home to meet the stringent P79 criteria requires both a great deal of careful planning, as well as hunting for exceptionally performing materials and products. This article explores some of the key aspects to consider when choosing […]
NEW Invisio Brochure is Launched
The Invisio Brochure is now available for download from the IQ Glass website. The digital brochure outlines the new structural glazing system from IQ, designed in house by our experts. Driven by the architect’s requirements for structural glazing the team at IQ have been developing this new system for some time. The unique structural glazing […]
Everything you Need to Know about our Modern Glass Technology Offerings
How could you use Modern Glass Technology? Whether you are undergoing a complete refurbishment project to create a modern home or simply looking to incorporate solutions throughout an existing property, we have solutions for everyone. We have used modern glass technology on luxury home refurbishments to create a sleek aesthetic like this one. We also […]
The Anatomy of a Glass Box Extension
Glass box extensions are very popular extension types for houses and buildings all over the UK. A glass extension could provide a modern extension to a contemporary house or could be used to create an all-glass extension to a more traditional building; this extension method is sometimes preferred by planning authorities for the visual differential […]
