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Elevate Shades Now Available for Commercial Market

by Chuck Raible | April 1, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Commercial clients are asking for shading solutions that deliver clean aesthetics, reliable performance, and long‑term value. For dealers and architects, that means finding products that not only look great on day one but continue performing without creating...

Bringing 2026 Color Trends to Life with Draper At Home

by Terry Coffey | March 25, 2026 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Color forecasters and interior designers seem to agree: homeowners are moving away from cool minimalism and toward nature-inspired palettes that feel grounded, joyful, and familiar. 2026 is a year defined by richer neutrals, dustier jewel tones, earthy greens, and...

Versa Clarion Fixed Screen Delivers Strength, Economy, and Performance

by Jim Hoodlebrink | March 4, 2026 | Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology | 0 Comments

There are three things required for fixed screens used in hospitality, education, and other applications: strength, performance, and economy. The new Versa Clarion fixed frame screen from Draper delivers all 3. Strength The Versa Clarion frame is constructed of 1-1/2...

Introducing Elevate, Our Next Gen Cordless Manual Shades!

by Clint Childress | February 4, 2026 | Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

It’s time to take the home manual shading experience to a new level. New Elevate shades from Draper At Home deliver the safety, durability, and performance your clients have been clamoring for. Cordless shades with one-touch operation are an increasingly popular...

Longwood Gardens: A Partnership in Innovation

by Terry Coffey | January 28, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Custom Shading Systems Help Create a Unique Botanical Conservatory Experience. Even a garden filled with plants from hot climates can get overheated in a traditional glass house. Custom Draper shades are an integral part of this modern interpretation of the classic...

Pre-Planning Your Gym Project with Draper is the Smart Thing to Do

by Terry Coffey | Jun 4, 2019 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment

There are many variables in athletic facility construction. Pre-planning is an important part of any gym construction project, especially on large, complex jobs. The importance of pre-planning was particularly evident on a recently-completed project at Phoenix,...

Protecting your Skin with Window Shades

by Terry Coffey | May 28, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Many Americans spent a good portion of the Memorial Day holiday outside, enjoying the sun and warm temperatures. Today they are back at work but that doesn’t mean they aren’t still being exposed to sunlight. Office workers located in direct sunlight near windows are...

How AV Integrators Can Work With Architects

by Terry Coffey | May 24, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Architects want to have access to technical expertise as early in a project as possible. But some architects are reticent to bring in an AV integrator too soon. Danny Forster, an architect and host of the "Build It Bigger" television series, recently addressed this...

Hidden Solution to a Glaring Problem

by Terry Coffey | May 21, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades

Any long-term renovation project is going to produce a certain amount of issues, and the ongoing refurbishment of the Canadian Parliament Building in Ottawa is no exception. However, you probably haven’t heard about one of the most glaring problems—or the hidden...

How Healthy Buildings Benefit Employees and Occupants

by Terry Coffey | May 17, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Healthy building design, an extension of green and sustainable initiatives, takes into consideration the physical, social, and psychological well-being of building occupants—important considerations since we spend most of our time indoors. Choosing the right solutions...

Draper Regional Sales Manager Honored by CSI West Region

by Terry Coffey | May 14, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates

In the architectural and design community, traits like knowledge, professionalism, customer service, and involvement are important for success. And those are some of the traits for which one of our regional sales managers was recently recognized. Kathy Greenway, CSI,...

Why Companies Should Support Their Local Communities

by Terry Coffey | May 10, 2019 | Draper Updates

When a company plays an active role in the local community, those efforts benefit the company itself and, more importantly, the people living there. That’s one reason we were proud to be one of the sponsors of this year’s Spiceland Cares Day, an annual event in our...

Discover the latest AV Mounting Solutions at InfoComm 2019

by Terry Coffey | May 7, 2019 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Draper Updates, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Next month, the AV industry will turn its attention to Orlando as the latest and greatest AV technology will be on display. At InfoComm 2019, Draper will be concentrating on AV mounts and structures, with examples of core, advanced, and tailored solutions on display....

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