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Draper Takes You Behind the Scenes Hollywood Style at InfoComm 2026

by Joseph Burke | June 10, 2026 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, AV Structures & Mounts, Foundation AV Structures & Mounts, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology | 0 Comments

Content and flashy screens may get the big headlines, but in just one week at InfoComm 2026, Draper, Inc., is proving that there is plenty of glamor behind the scenes, and behind the screens! A truly spectacular LED video wall experience starts with the structure...

New Align Bar Solves Uneven Exterior Surfaces

by Terry Coffey | May 27, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper At Home, Outdoor Living, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Exterior shading continues to grow in popularity as homeowners and businesses like restaurants look to create comfortable outdoor spaces without the cost of new construction. But the power of outdoor shading systems like the FlexShade ZIP and ZIP XL is in their...

New White Paper: Choosing Between Line Voltage and Low Voltage Motorized Shades

by Terry Coffey | May 20, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Commercial buildings are evolving fast, and so are the expectations for comfort, energy performance, and seamless integration of building systems. As more projects incorporate motorized shading, one question consistently rises to the top: Should you design around line...

Portable Projection Just Got a Lot Better — and Easier

by Jim Hoodlebrink | May 7, 2026 | Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology | 0 Comments

In the world of projection in small meeting rooms, old-fashioned tripod screens are no longer a viable option. However, folding screens can be bulky and difficult for a single person to set up. The new Ultimate Folding Screen Lite from Draper solves both of these...

The Clarion Collection: Three Fixed Projection Screens, One Flexible Solution

by Terry Coffey | April 15, 2026 | Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology | 0 Comments

When it comes to fixed projection screens, one size — or one style — doesn’t fit every space. That’s why we created the Clarion Collection. This family of permanently tensioned screens addresses a wide range of visual, architectural, and budgetary requirements. The...

What You’ll Find in the New Solar Control Shading Catalog

by Terry Coffey | Mar 9, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Nothing inspires the imagination of a potential customer like beautiful pictures of real-world solutions. That’s why our new Solar Control Shading Catalog is chock full of project photos. Besides great new images, here are a few things you’ll find in the new catalog:...

TecVision Solves Church’s Ambient Light Problem

by Terry Coffey | Mar 2, 2018 | Draper Updates, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Nothing creates more problems for projection than a large space with a lot of uncontrolled ambient light. Modern houses of worship are prime examples. Even if the overhead lights can be controlled, there’s still all that daylight pouring in through the windows to...

How Draper Supports Spec Writers

by Terry Coffey | Feb 27, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates

Specification writers are really just doing what someone else tells them to do, right? Not hardly. Spec writers are responsible for putting together a specification describing the building and everything in it. They must consider and account for a plethora of...

Icebreakers: Six Questions to Ask a Potential Supplier

by Terry Coffey | Feb 23, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Draper Updates, Gym Equipment, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Beginning a relationship with a potential supplier should be about more than product pricing. Issues such as customer service, warranty, quality, and shipping schedules must also be considered. Before you even get to those issues, however, there are other questions to...

How Draper Supports Interior Designers

by Terry Coffey | Feb 20, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates

Interior designers just play with color and fabric swatches, right? If that’s your view, you need to rethink! They are extremely important to an architectural firm. They have a great deal to do with how a designed space looks and feels. The interior designer...

Draper Goes Big with Cassette-Style Installation

by Terry Coffey | Feb 16, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, International Update, Solar Control & Window Shades

Very large window openings require extra-wide window shades. However, wider shades also typically mean larger, heavier headbox profiles that are more expensive and can be harder to install. That’s why we’ve introduced two new motorized shading solutions available up...

How Draper Supports Project Architects

by Terry Coffey | Feb 13, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates

What do project architects really do? Just some design work, right? Not so much. They typically are responsible for everything from balancing client needs, to coordinating with engineers and designers, to developing construction documents and specifications. All while...

Coming to Grips with Battery-Powered Shades

by Terry Coffey | Feb 9, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades

Are you still on the fence about battery-powered shades? Since Draper introduced the FlexShade® Recharge a year ago, many dealers and end users have embraced battery shade technology, but we do still get questions from people who are skeptical. What those people may...

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