by Terry Coffey | Sep 15, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Solar control solutions for inside the window seem to make sense. But one question we often hear is, “Why would you use exterior or outside solutions?” It’s actually a good question, and the answer is in the way energy from the sun is turned into heat. Solar control...
by Terry Coffey | Sep 1, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Today marks the unveiling of a significant new educational course from Draper. The Daylighting Academy, co-sponsored by Phifer, is the newest course offered as a part of the Architectural Record Academies of Digital Learning. While Draper has in the past offered...
by Terry Coffey | Jul 28, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades
We’re not dealing with your grandparents’ window shades anymore. New processes, new materials, and new ideas have given Draper access to fabrics that have the ability to change the way you think about shades. And here are four examples of fabrics that will change the...
by Terry Coffey | Jun 27, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades
Despite all the positives of natural daylighting, glare can be a huge problem. According to the Whole Building Design Guide, published by the National Institute of Building Science, “The science of daylighting design is not just how to provide enough daylight to an...
by Penny Sitler | Jun 14, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Gym Equipment, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
Today is a special day in Draper history. We are unveiling a new look, a new logo, and a heightened focus on innovation. Draper’s rebranding marks a growing initiative to clarify the company’s mission, services and goals, simplify a business approach and to refresh...
by Terry Coffey | May 26, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
What makes better window shades: fiberglass or polyester? This question is getting a lot more attention as companies that sell mainly shades with polyester fabric are trying to push the narrative that fiberglass is inferior. That narrative is false. Each fabric has...