by Chris Broome | Nov 17, 2014 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Almost one year ago, during the 2013 Greenbuild Expo, Draper broke into an exciting new field for us: specialty and exterior solar control solutions. Since 1902 we had been tackling daylighting issues from inside the glazing, so this was definitely a change for us....
by Chris Broome | Jul 22, 2014 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Draper is pleased to announce two new American Institute of Architects (AIA) continuing education courses. The first course is Managing Daylight with Automated Solar Control. This course explores the advantages of using automated window shades to reduce solar heat...
by Chris Broome | Jun 23, 2014 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, From the Field, Solar Control & Window Shades
Draper supplied some interesting shades for Wells Hall at Michigan State University. The job is doubly interesting because it shows how window shades combine aesthetics and sustainability to contribute to green building design. The picture at right is from the back...
by Chris Broome | Aug 28, 2013 | Architecture/Green Building, Gym Equipment, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
I’m happy to let you know that we have a brand new, comprehensive library of Revit BIM content. Complete BIM families are now available on our website for all three of our product lines. Audio visual products: 23 total families, including six lift models and 17...
by Chris Broome | Jun 3, 2013 | Solar Control & Window Shades
At Draper, we take prooduct safety seriously. Draper offers bead chain operated roller shades that comply with the new American National Standard for Safety of Corded Window Covering Products (ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2012). This new standard went into effect on June 1. If...