Can I use aluminium for steel replacement windows? If a project you’re working on has old steel casement windows, have you thought about what the options are to replace those windows? The answer doesn’t have to be modern steel windows – although their traditional beauty and sophistication is highly desired, they do come at a […]
Aluminium Windows
Options for Specifying a Modern Window System
A guide to modern window systems It can be difficult to know what to specify when a project incorporates modern window systems, particularly now that there are so many options. This guide is here to outline what the options are at IQ and where each window system would work best. All IQ window systems can […]
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 […]
Get the Look: Hermitage Lane
IQ installed aluminium windows and sliding doors along with frameless glass balustrades, conservation rooflights and walk-on floor lights onto these residential new build properties in London. Aluminium windows were installed onto the front and rear of the building to provide natural light intake and ventilation into each of the spaces on the higher levels of the […]
Get The Look: Molesey
Modern Home Extension IQ Glass designed, manufactured and installed all glazing used on this modern home extension in Surrey. This included a structural glass roof, sliding glass doors, aluminium windows, slim framed sliding windows, frameless rooflights, a Vitra Pivot and an aluminium casement door. Contact Information: +44(0)1494 722 880 hello@iqglassuk.com The Courtyard Showroom, Sky House, […]
Get The Look: White Lodge
Open Plan Contemporary Family Home With Architectural Glazing IQ Glass provided a full glazing package for this new build, including slim framed casement windows, slim framed sliding glass doors and oriel windows. Contact Information: +44(0)1494 722 880 hello@iqglassuk.com The Courtyard Showroom, Sky House, Raans Road, Amersham HP6 6FT
How to Mix Casement Windows & Slim Framed Sliders
The slim sliding glass door systems from IQ Glass are one of the most popular architectural glazing elements that we design because they complement any architectural project. The slim 20mm framing, for example, creates impressive glass elevations with minimal interruptions to views inside or outside of the home. The flush threshold also allows for the […]
How Will the 2015 Budget Affect the Construction Industry?
Last week Chancellor George Osbourne set out the countries future proposals for changes to taxation in the annual Budget proposed to the House of Commons. But how will the 2015 Budget affect the construction industry? The Housing Crisis Housing is a major issue for both the financial future of Britain and the construction industry as […]
Window Designs for Multi-Unit Residential Projects
Window design for a multi-unit residential building or campus is a slightly different beast than when designing a one off house for a private client. You are trying to design homes and living spaces that will suit a large range or people, families and lifestyles which can be a big challenge. One aspect of any home design […]
Small Glass Extensions
Using glass to create small residential extensions filled with light. When extending a home you don’t need to add large percentages of floor area to dramatically change the internal living environment or improve the internal experience of a home. A small glass extension can still add much needed space to a home and, when combined […]
