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 […]
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Sliding Doors With Hidden Track Curtains
Add a soft edge to minimalist glazing installations Large elevations of slim framed or frameless glass designs are the epitome of luxury, allowing floods of light into interior living spaces and boasting uninterrupted views of the surrounding environment. When specifying these systems, solar control and privacy are two factors that must be considered at the […]
Strategic Use of Roof Glazing
Roof glazing is a great architectural glazing solution to bring light into internal spaces. Having glass within the roof means that you can achieve optimum light ingress throughout the day, something that is not possible with vertical glazings such as frameless glass walls or sliding doors. As with all architectural glazing, the use of glass […]
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 […]
IQ Glass Group: Top 5 Projects of 2019
The top 5 projects from 2019, as voted for by the team at IQ IQ Glass have worked on some outstanding architectural projects throughout the years and 2019 was no different. The year saw some impressive renovation projects where many architects focused on the ‘don’t move, improve’ incentive but equally many architects created some stunning […]
IQ Shortlisted for Don’t Move Improve Awards 2018
One of our projects – Keeling House – has been shortlisted for this years Don’t Move, Improve! awards. The renovation project took an old water tank at the top of a Grade II listed building and converted it into a two floor apartment. Our minimal windows sliding doors as well as bespoke structural glazing helped […]
Structural Glass Facades vs Slim Façade Systems
When you are looking to create entire walls of glass as part of a design there are various options at your disposal. In most cases when designing a wall of glass you want the glass to be the prominent feature of the façade. This means minimising the framing and using the largest glass panes feasible. […]
What To Consider When Specifying Structural Glass
When looking to include structural glass on any project there are various elements of design, logistics and specification that you will need to keep in mind. The design and installation of structural glazing is not a simple process. Each installation has to be painstakingly detailed and designed. The glazing company you choose should have an […]
Warwick Hall named AJ Retrofit of the Year 2017!
The extension and refurbishment of Warwick Hall Community Centre has been awarded the Architects Journal Retrofit of the Year 2017 as well as the Listed Building of the Year under £5 million. The project was designed by Acanthus Clews Architects with all glazing and structural glass design by IQ Glass. Set within the idyllic Cotswolds […]
Silver House Shortlisted for RIBA Stephen Lawrence Prize
Silver House by Hyde+Hyde has been shortlisted for yet another architectural award! Silver House features lots of elements of modern architectural glazing from IQ Glass including our minimal windows sliding glass doors along with various elements of bespoke structural glazing. The new build home in Wales has already received recognition from the Royal Society of […]
