by Terry Coffey | Sep 4, 2018 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology
This week the home technology community comes together in San Diego for the CEDIA EXPO. The annual show encompasses the best in smart home technology, including AV, security, lighting, and consumer electronics. The power of TecVision. Draper’s focus this week will be...
by Terry Coffey | Aug 31, 2018 | Draper Updates, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology
Suspending a projection screen from a very high ceiling can have its drawbacks. Accomplishing a long drop from a high ceiling typically involves adding additional fabric, called “extra drop,” at the top of the viewing surface. A lot of extra drop above the image can...
by Terry Coffey | Aug 28, 2018 | Draper Updates
Creating innovative solutions starts with company culture. If a manufacturer can’t look at itself and find new ways to improve and perform, how can it be expected to solve customers’ problems in a timely and cost-effective manner? Draper’s continuous improvement...
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 17, 2018 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment
A packed gymnasium can be a fun but dangerous place. Any time there are multiple sports being practiced, there is the possibility of injury from balls coming from another area of the gym. Multiple-use sports, cages are a great solution for guaranteeing the safety of...
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...