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 […]
Structural Glass
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: […]
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 […]
Why should I specify Low Iron Glass?
The beauty of a glass structure is that they are clear and transparent. Large elevations of glass, especially frameless structural glass, provide unparalleled levels of light ingress into a space as well as fantastic viewing portals out over views. But did you know that ‘clear glass’ is not in fact totally clear? Natural ‘clear’ glass […]
IQ Glass Projects featured in AJ Architecture Awards
The first five shortlists of the first AJ Architecture Awards were released this week with two projects from IQ Glass being featured. In the House of the Year category the Hidden House project by Coffey Architects has been shortlisted. The compact residential design was built on the site of the former prison vaults in the […]
Get the Look: Silver House
IQ Glass installed slim framed sliding glass doors, frameless glass balustrades, aluminium windows and doors and structural glass walls onto this new build in Swansea. Installing the 21mm framed sliding glass doors alongside frameless structural glass created fully glazed walls of glass, perfect for maximising light intake and providing incredible views of the homeowner’s surroundings. Frameless glass balustrades were installed surrounding the balcony to […]
IQ Glass are RIBA Regional Winners across the UK
As the UK’s leading architectural glazing company we have the pleasure of working with some of the UK’s finest and most innovative architects. Projects featuring our glazing have won countless awards throughout the years and this year is no exception. The RIBA (The Royal Institute of British Architects) recently published the final winners of their […]
Get the Look: Moonstone
IQ Glass installed slim framed minimal windows sliding glass doors, a minimal windows pivot door and fixed structural glazing throughout this holiday home to provide stunning coastal views and to maximise natural light intake. Four sets of sliding glass doors were integrated onto the Cornwall property with different configurations including a bi-parting configuration, providing a […]
