by Terry Coffey | Sep 7, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates
How do you stay up to date on trends, news, and best practices in the architectural community? Consider podcasts. Portable and easy to listen to in the office, car, or at home, well-done podcasts drill deeply into niche topics. Here are seven architectural podcasts...
by Terry Coffey | Aug 24, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Over the past few years, the window shade industry has undergone substantial growth. Because of this, and shade market factors, Draper has added quite a few new dealers. Working with a new manufacturer can be a bit of a hassle, especially when it comes to specialty...
by Terry Coffey | Aug 14, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Too often, one thing gets overlooked in the beginning stages of the design process: window shades. To get the most out of shades, don’t wait until the end of the design process to think about them. Instead, consider them early on, when windows, curtain wall, and HVAC...
by Terry Coffey | Jul 20, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
A plethora of choices exist when it comes to customizing window shades. From color combinations and openness factor to panels built to fit individual window specs and environmental benefits, window shades are one of the most customizable design solutions you can find....
by Terry Coffey | Jul 13, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Since the development of roller blinds (possibly in 1700s Scotland), the concept appears to have remained basically the same. Today’s roller shades do look something like the original concept. They still feature a fabric panel attached to a roller. They still control...
by Terry Coffey | Jul 3, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Audiovisual equipment isn’t always the first thing architects consider when planning a building. At the A’18 architectural conference last week, Draper and NEC Display Solutions partnered to show how a custom architectural audiovisual experience can play a major role...