IQ have two automated sliding rooflight systems, the HERA, a sliding box rooflight and the MARS®, a flat sliding rooflight. When it comes to choosing an automated rooflight system, specifying a sliding automated rooflight is an extremely popular choice, as this can be used for ventilation, to increase the flow of natural light or for […]
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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 […]
What is Hygge Living?
How Can Glass Help you Achieve A Hygge Home? One of the latest trends within the home is Hygge. There is no definite definition for Hygge, although it is commonly described as ‘cosiness’ or ‘togetherness’. According to Emily Bird on amara.com ‘You can hygge with a good book curled up on a sofa or with […]
How to Create the Perfect in-home Snow Room
Snow rooms and Spa’s the perfect Mix If you are looking for a new way to create an in-house spa experience then snow rooms could be perfect for you. Snow rooms are increasingly becoming a strong trend internationally within homes. By adding a snow room onto your spa area you can create hot and cold […]
How to Use Glass to Heat a House
When designing a house, it is important to consider the performance requirements as well as the overall design. The solar gain that large elevations of glass bring can be used in a range of smart solutions, to reduce energy costs and eliminate the need for additional heat sources. Thermally Broken Glass Systems Within the technical […]
IQ Glass on Architizer
IQ’s Heated Glass Igloos are featured today on Architizer in an article on Igloo inspired buildings. The hotel complex includes a series of individual igloo rooms with glass roofs to view the northern lights above. The heated glass keeps the glass dome clear of any ice or snow, making sure the occupants view to the beautiful natural phenomena […]
Glass in Basements – Let in the Light
Glass in Basements Basement renovations are fast becoming the extension method of choice in high-density areas such as London. Driven by the need to add more usable living space into homes where extending above ground is not possible (be that due to planning policies or available size) the only way to extend is down. The […]
We all need some warming up!
Heated glass and its advantages In weather like this, we all need some warming up! Here’s a clip from Grand Designs live where Kevin McCloud attempted to do just that with only IQ Heated Glass to warm him. In this special episode of the popular home design show, Kevin embarked on a quest to […]
Technical Glazing Project: Cornwall Terrace
IQ Glass were instructed to provide technical glazing solutions to the pool area of this expensive refurbishment of the infamous 1 Cornwall Terrace. Situated on the southwest corner of The Regent’s Park in London, the Grade 1 listed property was commissioned in 1811 by the Prince Regent (later King George IV) and designed by royal […]
Using Glass in Pools or Spa Areas
Heated Glazing High humid environments likes pools and spas, plus cold glass faces equal condensation… right? Well yes, that is true. In any high humid atmosphere, like that you would find near a heated swimming pool, there is a high quantity of moisture in the air. When that moisture and water vapour comes into contact […]
