by Terry Coffey | Apr 30, 2025 | Architecture/Green Building
Biophilic design is often associated with buildings that include plants, water, and other natural features as part of the interior and exterior architecture. But biophilic design is more than adding some green plants and the sound of water. In an Arch Daily article...
by Terry Coffey | Apr 23, 2025 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates
With the recent additions of a new building and a new automated powder coating line, Draper knew our carbon footprint and energy costs were bound to take a big hit. But our years of experience with Lean Manufacturing principles helped us take a positive approach to...
by Clint Childress | Mar 12, 2025 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper At Home, Smart Home, Solar Control & Window Shades
In our fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be challenging. However, understanding the benefits of circadian rhythms, natural light, and window shades can significantly improve our well-being. Coming in 2025, the all new TourneSol system from Draper...
by Clint Childress | Feb 26, 2025 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper At Home, Solar Control & Window Shades
In today’s eco-conscious world, making sustainable choices for our homes is more important than ever. One often-overlooked aspect of creating a greener living space is our window treatments. Draper is committed to offering sustainable fabric options that align...
by Clint Childress | Feb 19, 2025 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper At Home, Solar Control & Window Shades
It’s hard to beat the convenience of motorized window shades. But often, budget restrictions mean settling for manually operated shades – typically clutch shades. Now it’s time for an upgrade, though, and there’s no way to retrofit motorized shades into the building...
by Pat Herron | Feb 12, 2025 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates
Draper has announced a new Architectural Specifications Manager for the Mid-Atlantic USA territory. Brandi Hovermale will focus on helping architects in District of Colombia, Maryland, Kentucky and Virginia solve challenges through the incorporation of Draper...