by Terry Coffey | Nov 14, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Gym Equipment, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
When things are at their busiest you can’t afford to be let down by overwhelmed vendors who can’t keep up. Despite the cyberattack earlier this year, 2019 has been another year of tremendous growth for Draper, and we’ve been taking steps to make sure we can not only...
by Terry Coffey | Nov 7, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Digital Signage, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades
People have an inherent human inclination to connect with nature. Yet we spend the vast majority of our time indoors, which can have a major impact on health and well being. Biophilic design provides building occupants with a connection to the outside environment. ...
by Terry Coffey | Oct 31, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building
Indoor air quality is an important part of a sustainable and healthy building. It can also have a large impact on a company’s bottom line. That is the conclusion of a Buildings magazine article. In “4 Ways to Improve IAQ and Your Property’s Bottom Line,” Joe Derhake...
by Terry Coffey | Oct 17, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
“Value engineering” has many negative connotations, especially in the world of solar control. When most people hear it, they immediately think only of making a product that is less expensive to produce, often at the expense of quality. When value engineering was first...
by Terry Coffey | Oct 10, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
The Wilshire Grand Center in downtown Los Angeles has been an attention-getting project from the very beginning. As construction got underway, 21,200 cubic yards of concrete was poured at the site, setting a Guinness World Record for concrete in one continuous pour....
by Terry Coffey | Sep 26, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades
The construction industry has a significant impact on the environment. As in this ArchDaily article, much of the impact is in carbon dioxide emissions and energy use. Here are a few ways we can contribute to your efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of...