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...
by Terry Coffey | Jun 26, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Window shades reduce glare, solar heat gain, even light pollution. But shades are much more flexible than you might realize. Here are some alternative uses of shades that have nothing to do with solar control. Cover service windows Museums, sports facilities, and...
by Terry Coffey | Jun 8, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates
There are several great online architectural communities where you can get design ideas, building and product news, and solutions. Draper can be found on many such sites, and since we’ve just joined probably the biggest such community in the world, here’s a reminder...