Case Studies

Xchanging's offices on Leadenhall Street had no additional security protection on their glass. In London's business district the threat of a terrorist attack is very real. Xchanging's priority and focus was their employees' safety. Key to this was ensuring they were protected from the potential threat of lethal flying shards of glass in the event of an explosion.

iGP surveyed the building and, after further consultation, suggested the solution of a combination security and solar film. This worked perfectly as some of the employees were suffering from glare issues due to direct sunlight on their south facing elevation. This was making it unbearable for staff and was affecting their work due to the glare making it difficult to view their computer screens clearly. The direct sunlight was also causing significant heat gain to the areas adjacent to the windows making working conditions uncomfortable. Blinds were not an option because they didn't want to completely block out the sun just tone it down whilst maintaining natural light. The combination film solved the glare issue as well as ensuring all employees were fully protected against a glass injury in an explosion or terrorist attack.

After the successful completion of works at their London office, similar work was carried out at their other UK sites in Preston, Chatham and Folkestone.