Sustainability and Island Design
The key to achieving genuinely sustainable designs lies in finding an equilibrium between meeting human comfort and safety needs in the face of the more extreme climate challenges that affect island regions.
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IQ Glass in the Caribbean
Following various successful glazing projects, we are now looking to increase the amount of work we conduct throughout the Caribbean islands. Our technical sales team will be visiting the islands from 16th October 2023 to 20th October 2023 to meet with select architects and developers…
The Ultimate Guide to Bespoke Glazing on Channel Islands Projects
What to consider for Glazing on Channel Islands projects Be it a redevelopment of a historic fort, a remodel of traditional coastal farmhouses or a completely new, modern home, IQ work all over the Channel Islands archipelago on a variety of projects; engineering, designing and installing a wide range of
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
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
An Overview of Caribbean Architecture
Caribbean architecture is varied and diverse, mirroring the islands’ history and heritage. Architectural glazing plays a key part in both the history and future of caribbean modern architecture.
Glazing for Luxury Lakefront Homes in Switzerland
The Swiss Lakes are composed of multiple lakes and with an average house price of nearly 3 million dollars, these luxury lakefront homes need to be designed with high performance glazing to match the innovative architectural designs…
Specifying Architectural Glazing in the Caribbean
Bespoke glazing in the Caribbean often includes some type of solar control coatings due to the strong sun rays that many buildings are exposed to. This specialist glazing in the Caribbean is often specified as hurricane resistant glazing, especially when incorporating…
Beachfront Glazing Specification
When designing a beachfront villa there are various specification considerations that must be thought of above and beyond those of a typical location. As marine environments the glass and the frame need to be able to withstand these harsher environments…
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