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The Types of Privacy Glass for International Projects

Privacy glass. What is it, how does it work and what types of privacy glass are there?  Privacy Glass, commonly referred to as smart glass or switchable glass, is a cutting-edge technology that allows for precise control over the transparency of glass panels. It offers privacy and flexibility in various

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What is Low Iron Glass?

What is Low Iron Glass and how does it compare to Clear Glass?    Low iron glass, commonly referred to as extra-clear or ultra-clear glass, is a form of glass with less iron than regular ‘clear glass’. In most varieties of glass, iron is a natural substance within the base materials

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St Lucia, Sugar Beach villa on the beachfront

Sugar Beach, St Lucia | The Story On Site 

Sugar Beach, St Lucia | The Story On Site  The Project   IQ Glass International were appointed to design and install a wide variety of the architectural glazing elements at the Sugar Beach hotel on the seafront of St Lucia. The project was to be a collection of private holiday villas

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Glazing Thermal Performance Values  

A guide to the thermal performance of architectural glazing  Architectural glazing is essential for a building’s thermal performance and energy efficiency. Understanding the thermal characteristics of windows is crucial for architects, builders, and homeowners alike as the need for sustainable and energy-efficient solutions rises. In this detailed guide, we’ll explore

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The Making of Gota Dam Residence – The Glazing  

An overview of how we completed this Architectural glazing in Africa. IQ were approached by Studio Seilern to provide the full architectural glazing package in Zimbabwe for their planned bespoke building. A key issue for the project was the access to site as well as local hyperinflation. Consideration was given

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luxury beachfront villa design in Mallorca with aluminium sliding glass doors

What type of glass is hurricane proof?

What is Hurricane Resistant Glass and How Does it Work? In areas where hurricanes are prone, you will often have to install hurricane resistant doors as part of the architectural design. Areas like Miami Dade detail stringent rules that hurricane doors and windows have to comply to. Hurricane resistant doors

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