How we designed and built the floating glass box at the Showroom The Invisio SkyBox floating glass box is a key feature of the £1.5M IQ Glass showroom refurbishment which is now open to visitors. This bespoke structural glass feature is fully glazed and cantilevered from the first floor office creating a floating all […]
Structural Glass
Glazing Trends In 2022
Key architectural glazing trends to look out for this year. Now that 2022 is here, our team of glazing experts have been putting together a list of trends to watch out for over the next year. There are a number of glazing trends we’ve seen before, as well as some new and exciting trends that are sure to […]
Rooftop Gardens and Glazing
See how our glazing systems can be used to create modern rooftop gardens. Rooftop gardens are in high demand, and it’s easy to see why. With living space becoming an increasingly precious commodity, installing a roof garden is the perfect way for residents to transform an undesirable and unused part of their home into a […]
Types of House Extensions – From Glass Boxes to Basements
From glass boxes to basement renovations: a guide to house extension design ideas The ‘don’t move, improve!’ trend has seen homeowners increasingly turn to renovating and extending their homes, rather than looking to buy elsewhere. And for good reason – there is a huge range of different options when it comes to extending a home, […]
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 […]
Invisio Structural Glazing Details – Now Available to Download
Have you ever needed standard details of structural glass but your glazier wouldn’t provide them before you placed an order? Now you can download the standard details of IQ’s exclusive Invisio Structural Glazing System to incorporate in your projects. Just click the link below to get instant access to the full Invisio CAD details. Download […]
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 has been developing this new system for some time. The unique structural glazing fixing […]
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 […]
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 […]
Using Glass in Entrance Designs
Illuminating Glass in Entrance Designs Using glass for modern entrance features is a popular concept among architects. The installation of glass within entrance designs allows light to flood the space to create a bright and airy entry to properties. Here are a number of ways glass can be incorporated as part of an entrance feature: […]
