by Terry Coffey | May 22, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, International Update, Solar Control & Window Shades
Skylights are a great way to allow natural daylight into buildings. As anyone who has spent any time beneath an unshaded skylight can attest, however, the amount of solar radiation that comes through horizontal and inclined glazing is much greater than from vertical...
by Terry Coffey | May 15, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Gym Equipment, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
May is Asthma Awareness Month, also known as “breathe easy month.” Keeping dangerous volatile organic compounds (VOC) out of the air is an important part of ensuring air quality. Here are four ways Draper makes that happen: Greenguard Gold products GREENGUARD...
by Terry Coffey | May 1, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Gym Equipment
Using your gym for non-athletic events makes good financial sense. It can be an important source of additional revenue for cash-strapped schools. But it can also cost money through damage and extra cleaning or waxing of the gym floor. Draper can help you make better...
by Terry Coffey | Apr 27, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Supergraphics —large-scale, printed artwork—have become commonplace in the overall design aesthetic of healthcare facilities. Used in both interior and exterior applications, these graphics can relay important messaging to patients. But when it comes to supergraphics,...
by Terry Coffey | Apr 24, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, International Update, Solar Control & Window Shades
Window shades have been the preferred daylighting control system of choice for several reasons. Shades allow natural light to enter the room while controlling unwanted, uncomfortable glare. They can provide a view to the outside world – even when the shades are down....
by Terry Coffey | Apr 20, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates
Sunday is Earth Day. Every year on April 22, people around the world come together to celebrate our planet and work to keep it healthy. But being a good citizen of our planet is not just a once-a-year thing. Here are five ways Draper works year-round toward promoting...