Maximising views on tricky sloping building sites When a house is located on a sloping site there are always logistical challenges and complexities, but the possible views are amazing. The proper use of architectural glazing on a sloping site home offers excellent opportunity to maximise views from the elevated site position. Below are some brilliant […]
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Design Trend: Using Timber Posts with Architectural Glazing
Incorporating timber posts and architectural glazing into modern architecture A design you see time and again in modern architecture is the combination of rustic timber posts with architectural glazing. The combination of these two materials in the same installation or structure brings the best of both from each material, offering a warm texture from the […]
Specific Uw Values for Slim Sliding Doors
Specific Uw values for slim sliding doors are calculated on a project-by-project basis, as there are many factors such as size and glass specification that affect this. With the updates to building regulations and the improved Uw value requirements for glazing, there is a misconception that this will mean that glazing specifications will need to […]
Glazing Trend: Architectural Bronze
How to specify architectural bronze glazing and find the right finishing option for your project Architectural bronze has become a huge trend in glazing, growing in popularity in recent years. From contemporary new builds to home renovations, incorporating architectural bronze glazing can be used to maintain a more traditional design, or to introduce colour to […]
Billionaires Row Luxury Homes With Architectural Glazing
Projects on The Bishops Avenue, a.k.a Billionaires Row, With Architectural Glazing by IQ Glass. The Bishops Avenue is a road in London that connects the North side of Hamstead Heath and East Finchley, considered to be one of the wealthiest streets in the world. Dubbed ‘Billionaires Row’ the avenue is known for its luxury […]
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 […]
Vertical Sash Windows FAQ
A guide to vertical sash windows where we answer your frequently asked questions. Vertical sash windows are the vertical version of sliding glass doors, designed as a contemporary window system that is perfect for utilising the oversized glazing trend. These sliding window systems are perfect for contemporary new build and renovation projects, creating double […]
IQ Glass in the top places to live in the South West
Take a look at some of our completed projects in the top places to live in the South West region of the UK. The South West regional division of IQ Glass, based in Taunton, covers projects throughout the South West of the UK, providing glazing in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bath, Bristol and Dorset. Specializing in […]
Innovative Frameless Shaped Window Designs With Structural Glazing
How to achieve bespoke shaped windows with frameless structural glazing. IQ’s unique Invisio system – the UK’s first thermally broken structural glazing system – enables architects to work with unrivalled flexibility when designing bespoke structural glass solutions. Structural glass products range from eaves windows to structural glass bridges, however, frameless shaped windows are arguably the […]
What is Biophilic Design and How Can Glazing Help?
How to use glazing to achieve a biophilic architectural design Biophilic design started as an interior design trend, based around forging a strong connection to nature from within the home, incorporating living plants and natural materials. The trend has grown steadily and evolved into an architectural trend as well as an interior trend, using large […]
