2023-04-25 14:30
Glass sustainability- When it comes to architect’s specification sustainability and performance of architectural glazing is fast begin one of the most important aspects to consider. Th… Read More
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IQ Glass News, covering the latest architectural news in the world of glass and the latest Updates from the UK's Leading architectural and structural glazing specialists
2023-02-28 17:10
Designing Architectural Glazing with High Wind Load on Windows Cornwall and the Southwest of the UK have some of the most stunning views in the country, with elevated plots for coasta… Read More
2023-02-28 09:00
The advert for Geneva by Richard Armitage Shot at Sky House The architectural glazing showroom of the IQ Glass Group was host to the film crew of Geneva by Richard Armitage. The drama… Read More
2023-02-20 11:50
Improve glass performance with dual coatings instead of triple glazing Good news is yes! Dual coatings can improve the performance of glass in several ways. The specific benefits… Read More
2023-02-08 08:38
IQ to Exhibit at this year’s Architect at Work London IQ will be returning to this unique trade event for architects, interior designers and other specifiers to showcase some of… Read More
2023-02-07 10:00
Find below the latest and most useful information for combining architectural glazing and timber on your project. For any specific information or details speak to the team directly. &n&hell…Read More
2023-01-30 16:21
Keller minimal windows first developed its Pivot door in 2017, featuring a unique magnetic weather seal at the top and bottom. The door quickly became highly sought after for its style and f… Read More
2023-01-24 16:25
IQ Glass is the top choice on prestigious Elsworthy Road for architectural glazing Elsworthy Road in the affluent and trendy area of Primrose Hill, located in the London Borough of Cam… Read More
2023-01-16 10:25
Are you renovating or building your home? IQ Glass offer a wide range of modern windows solutions to suit all builds, but which one suits your design best? Frameless ‘Picture’ Wi… Read More
2022-12-19 16:31
Maximising views on tricky sloping building sites When a house is located on a sloping site there are always logistical challenges and complexities, but the possible views are amazing. The p… Read More
2022-12-15 11:00
For projects looking for a minimal frame design to their glazing slim framed sliding glass doors are the first choice. With sightlines as slim as 21mm and a frameless finish at the head and… Read More
2022-11-23 16:30
Updates to the Glazing Requirements under Part L, F and O With the exponential acceleration of climate change, never before has there been such immediacy to reduce carbon emissions within th… Read More
2022-11-03 10:05
Incorporating timber posts and architectural glazing into modern architecture A design you see time and again in modern architecture is the combination of rustic timber posts with architectu… Read More
2022-10-06 14:42
Bespoke Glazing Package on Grand Designs: Dunstable 2022 Clayworth Cottage is located in Kensworth, a quiet village in the heart of Bedfordshire where John and wife Helen decided to de… Read More
2022-09-22 08:13
Glass Extension Adds Space and Light to Musician’s London Home Boy George’s house in Hampstead has just been listed for sale, featuring a large glass extension and glass li… Read More
2022-09-22 07:40
Did you spot our sliding doors on Grand Designs: Chess Valley? Episode 4 (Chess Valley 2022) of the latest series of Grand Designs saw Matt and Davi create a bespoke house in Che… Read More
2022-09-15 09:49
This year’s RIAS Summer Reception was sponsored by the Scotland regional division of IQ Glass The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland threw its annual RIAS Summer Reception t… Read More
2022-08-18 11:07
IQ Glass have opened a regional division in Manchester to provide architectural glazing in the North of England The latest regional office to have opened is the Manchester office, where the… Read More
2022-08-18 09:48
How timber solar shading solutions can be integrated with architectural glazing. There are many ways to incorporate timber solar shading into a new build house design or enhance existi… Read More
2022-07-26 15:58
How to incorporate timber cladding to glass designs in modern architecture. Combing timber cladding with architectural glazing has become an extremely popular trend within… Read More
2022-07-22 14:17
My name is Lily Cloke and I have spent the past week doing work experience at IQ Glass. I have just finished Year 12, studying English, History and Psychology at A-level and needed to take o… Read More
2022-06-17 13:22
The Royal Society of Architects Wales have completed their second short series, looking at some of the most stunning and unique architecture around Wales. The groundbreaking initiative from… Read More
2022-05-24 12:19
A bespoke glazing package was specified from IQ for this contemporary house in Portree Skye in Scotland. Our dedicated Midlands & North division are currently working on this contemporar… Read More
2022-05-05 10:28
An insight into the construction of our automated rooflight systems at the newly renovated IQ showroom. Automated sliding and venting rooflights have grown in popularity over the last… Read More
2022-04-11 16:29
Using thermally broken structural glazing to create modern alternatives to the traditional conservatories. The Times have printed an article detailing how climate rules have altered t… Read More
2022-04-04 14:49
A guide to vertical sash windows where we answer your frequently asked questions. Vertical sash windows are the vertical version of sliding glass doors, designed as a contemporary win… Read More
2022-02-10 14:44
The minimal windows sliding system is one of the only slim framed sliding door systems on the market that is fully PAS24 tested. In terms of performance and design, the minimal… Read More
2022-02-03 09:59
This new build home in Guernsey, now in construction, features a number of high end glazing systems to create an indoor-outdoor style of living. The expansive home follows a clean and minima… Read More
2021-12-06 16:33
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 increa… Read More
2021-11-09 08:50
Please find our updated lead times below. Typical lead times: panoramah!® Or minimal windows® 10-12 weeks Invisio Structural Glazing… Read More
2021-11-09 08:40
How to improve the insulation of your home with thermally broken glazing systems and where to specify triple glazing. Following the COP26 conference and Insulate Britai… Read More
2021-08-19 15:58
Everything You Need To Know About The H.E.R.A Automated Rooflight IQ Glass has designed a new automated rooflight system to provide roof access and enhance the interior design of residential… Read More
2021-04-30 11:23
The new approved document (not yet named) will tackle overheating in residential buildings. England’s building regulations are set to change, with the new approved document currently i… Read More
2021-04-30 09:07
Pair the MIRO internal glazing systems with a fire curtain to maintain the most minimal design In residential design, there are a number of fire safety regulations that demand fire-rated doo… Read More
2021-04-23 08:09
Introduction Ensuring plenty of natural light is key in the design of any home, whether this is incorporated from the start in a ground-up new build project, or in an extension added down th… Read More
2021-02-03 10:48
IQ’s prestigious and award-winning glazing project Edge Hill is now listed for sale with Sanderson Young. The architecturally designed 5-bedroom home is situated in the exclusive area… Read More
2021-01-25 14:42
IQ’s exclusive thermally broken structural glazing system has been updated to allow even further flexibility for architectural designs. The frameless structural glass system was the fi… Read More
2020-12-22 14:37
Choosing a luxury stone finish for your entrance door The Apertio front door range offers a highly bespoke entrance door design suitable for any project, with a huge range of stunning finish… Read More
2020-12-16 10:22
The staff’s top projects, our company highlights and more 2020 has been an unpredictable year for everyone, with government guidelines and restrictions changing over the course of the… Read More
2020-12-15 11:31
IQ’s approach to entire walls of glass Walls of frameless glass can be achieved using our in-house developed structural glazing system, Invisio. With no frames or visible fixing detail… Read More
2020-11-12 13:45
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 glaz… Read More
2020-10-28 10:17
The advantages of this bespoke rooflight system IQ Glass are excited to announce the launch of our new Modern Automated Rooflight System – otherwise known as MARS. En… Read More
2020-10-27 10:35
What goes into creating these unique builds? IQ are the UK’s leaders in architectural glazing, known for challenging the norm and pushing boundaries to create specialized, innovative h… Read More
2020-10-21 08:23
A preview of one of our projects featuring various glazing products An exciting new project with Urban Curve Architecture utilizes many of our luxury glazing systems. The project, which you… Read More
2020-10-06 09:37
The showroom will be closed to visitors, to allow for new systems to be fitted. This will affect Friday 9th October, Saturday 10th October and Monday 12th October. On Friday 9th Octob… Read More
2020-08-19 08:04
The Artichoke in Old Amersham Welcomes Guests Back The Artichoke in Old Amersham has reopened its doors to invite guests and diners to visit once again, at a social distance. The restaurant… Read More
2020-08-17 10:11
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?… Read More
2020-07-08 10:31
Roof glazing can be 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 d… Read More
2020-06-23 15:55
Luxury living As the UK’s sole distributor of HIRT Swiss descending window systems, IQ are proud to reveal one of their new projects showcasing the flawless system in action. Oozing lu… Read More
2020-06-23 15:55
Luxury living IQ are 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… Read More
2020-06-21 12:37
With travel restrictions in place for the foreseeable future households across the UK are looking for ways to bring a slice of that holiday feeling to home. Modern villas in popular luxury h… Read More
2020-06-10 08:29
Glass internal doors can help create bright and modern interiors to homes. By using slim aluminium framing internal glass doors can offer a contemporary interior design to house designs look… Read More
2020-06-08 10:57
Listed buildings or buildings in a conservation area come with strict regulations when it comes to external features, such as entrance doors – unless you can replicate the look of the… Read More
2020-06-01 09:16
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 exc… Read More
2020-06-01 08:18
IQ have successfully concluded a two-week trial in which our teams returned to office-based working with additional social distancing procedures in place. Throughout these first weeks back i… Read More
2020-03-11 14:49
Our business is operating as normal despite the current situation. IQ Glass is coordinating our response to the virus regionally and globally to ensure we can continue to deliver for our cli… Read More
2020-02-19 15:00
A system approach to glass balustrading The new Sieger® Balustrade System is a contemporary glass balustrading system with 3 fixing detail options and unique drainage channels. With thre… Read More
2020-02-04 10:14
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… Read More
2019-12-05 08:46
There’s not long left to book your showroom visit! Christmas is nearly upon us and the team at IQ Glass have been busy preparing the showroom for this season’s festivities. The g… Read More
2019-10-29 08:05
The IQ Bake Off in aid of Road Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity The IQ Group held a Bake Off fundraising event in aid of Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charit… Read More
2019-08-22 14:52
Structural glass walls are a favourite architectural glazing solution for architects looking to create a minimal design. The fixings of structural glass are hidden by the building finishes w… Read More
2019-06-20 07:11
Showroom Road Closure Notice From Monday 1st July – Friday 5th July a section of Raans Road will be closed for planned road works. During this time, please use one of the bel… Read More
2019-06-19 07:27
Opening up homes and creating internal light-filled spaces has been a goal of architects for many years now. Homeowners across the UK want a greater connection to the outdoors and want homes… Read More
2019-03-15 09:09
The New Luxury Entrance Door in the Showroom This year we have installed a variety of new products into our showroom to showcase new trends and systems within glazing and architectural desig… Read More
2019-01-07 11:37
It’s a new year and time for an update at the showroom. This week we will be undertaking various updates at our showroom in Amersham including the installation of a new Mondrian steel… Read More
2018-12-18 12:50
The Top 10 Projects as chosen by the IQ Team IQ® Glass are lucky enough to work on some of the UK’s most prestigious residential architectural projects and 2018 was no exception. W… Read More
2018-10-30 15:53
IQ’s Great British Bake Off 2018 in aid of Roald Dahl’s Charity IQ held a Bake Off this morning to raise money for Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. A local… Read More
2018-10-23 10:09
Improving our showroom by replacing new architectural glass The IQ Glass Showroom in Amersham is the first-choice location for anyone looking to include architectural glazing on their projec… Read More
2018-10-05 09:48
Descending windows were installed to the prestigious London restaurant The Duke of York restaurant is located on the Duke of York Square in the heart of Chelsea. The Square has over 30 chic… Read More
2018-06-28 07:28
The ‘Treehouse’ at Battersea Power Station is on display throughout June as part of the London Festival of Architecture. Dark charred wooden interior cladding juxtaposes the ligh… Read More
2018-05-16 13:26
IQ Glass was appointed to design and install all the architectural glazing to this modern house extension in London. The architectural glazing included the exclusive minimal windows sliding… Read More
2018-04-17 09:34
The owners of this townhouse in London created a modern style kitchen extension with trendy touches of industrial style throughout the kitchen design as well as with the choice of patio door… Read More
2018-03-22 08:48
Our extremely popular CPD seminars cover a wide range of the glazing solutions offered by IQ Glass, suitable for both residential and commercial projects. The presentation, led by one of IQ… Read More
2017-10-17 10:51
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 s… Read More
2017-09-22 13:27
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… Read More
2017-09-18 10:59
How large can my descending window be? As large as you need! There are two sizes of HIRT Swiss Descending Window (HSDW). The SF90 can be up to 18m2 per unit with a maximum carriage wei… Read More
2017-09-12 08:11
IQ installed steel doors to a listed corn mill located in Ashford, Peak District. The corn mill dates back to before 1043 AD and was formally owned by the Duke of Devonshire until the… Read More
2017-09-07 10:51
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… Read More
2017-09-05 13:18
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 proje… Read More
2017-08-25 14:51
Modern architecture is gripped with the notion of connecting the inside and the outside, internal-external living spaces, merging the inside and out…. The various ways this design tec… Read More
2017-08-22 12:08
IQ Glass installed slim framed sliding glass doors, frameless glass balustrades, aluminium windows and doors and structural glass walls onto this new build in S… Read More
2017-08-15 17:00
How to achieve a high-end architectural glazing design on a budget While a conservatory can be a relatively inexpensive alternative to an attractive solid glass extension, a high-end archite… Read More
2017-08-14 13:13
The old fashioned phrase ‘Patio Door’ conjures an image of a chunky uPVC door set and having to step up and over a base frame onto your external patio. This reality has long sinc… Read More
2017-08-04 09:30
Why should you specify Carminati Skyline Lift and Slide Doors? Super slim frames and impressive performance are only a few reasons why you should specify the Carminati Skyline Lift and Slide… Read More
2017-08-01 07:33
IQ Glass installed slim framed sliding glass doors, frameless effect rooflights, an aluminium window and door and structural glass walls onto this new build in Hertfordshire. Installing the… Read More
2017-07-28 14:51
IQ Glass worked on the Great George Street project alongside Barton Wilmore Architects to refurbish the seven-storey commercial building Bristol. Frameless fire rated glazing was… Read More
2017-06-29 14:48
IQ’s Garden Room House Project Feature on BBC2 The Garden Room House was recently featured in an episode of ‘The £100k house: Tricks of the Trade’ on BBC Two. This ep… Read More
2017-06-19 08:45
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… Read More
2017-06-16 15:51
How Do you Create Minimally Framed Glass to Glass Connections? What is a ‘Glass to Glass Connection’? A glass to glass connection is an architectural and construction term that i… Read More
2017-06-16 09:28
Follow my blog with Bloglovin IQ Glass installed slim framed minimal windows sliding glass doors, a minimal windows pivot door and fixed structural glazing throughout this holiday home to pr… Read More
2017-05-26 13:00
The Courtyard showroom will be open as normal 9am – 3pm Saturday 27th May by appointment only but the IQ Glass offices and showroom will be closed Monday 29th May. We will reopen Tuesd… Read More
2017-05-15 11:53
You may have heard about the InMotion Door from IQ which is an automatic sliding door with magnetic linear motor technology. The automation box measures only 60×65 mm, and is exclusive… Read More
2017-05-05 14:11
Office Refurbishment Using Architectural Glazing IQ Glass installed a variety of architectural glazing elements as part of the refurbishment for the offices in Rathbone Place. These glazing… Read More
2017-04-19 08:34
A Newly Designed Piana Sliding and Pocket Door Handle IQ Glass have recently launched the new ADL internal door range including the Line, Piana, Mitika and Filomuro ranges. A new handle has… Read More
2017-04-13 12:00
The IQ Glass office and showroom will be closed for the Easter bank holiday weekend from Friday 14th April – Monday 17th April inclusive. We will reopen on Tuesday 18th April. Any sale… Read More
2017-01-16 13:51
Open Corner Sliding Glass Doors Used to Maximise Coastal Views This new build project in West Sussex involved the installation of open corner sliding glass doors as well as floor-to-ceiling… Read More
2017-01-16 11:30
Combining Architectural Glazing with Nature Could be the Next Best Thing Architectural glazing can be very impressive. With the latest technologies, glazing companies are able to create a wi… Read More
2016-12-15 14:29
The IQ Glass offices and showroom will be closed for the Christmas break from Friday 16th December until Tuesday 3rd January 2017. Any sales enquiries will be dealt with promptly upon our re… Read More
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