by Terry Coffey | Sep 5, 2017 | Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
From a distance, all window shade fabrics look more or less the same. The colors may change, and you can see through some better than others, but for the most part a shade is a shade, right? Some of our competitors have begun to promote this philosophy as they have...
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 | Aug 29, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology
We have a confession: We won’t be displaying our best-in-show winner at CEDIA 2017. We introduced TecVision CH1200X ALR to rave reviews earlier this summer at InfoComm. And though it received two best in show awards (one from Sound & Video Contractor magazine and...
by Terry Coffey | Aug 25, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Screen Technology
The projection screen is the most visible part of your two-piece projection system. It’s also the most vulnerable to damage and grime. To avoid getting dusty or dirty, a screen should always be kept retracted into its case when not in use. But if something does happen...
by Terry Coffey | Aug 22, 2017 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Solar Control & Window Shades
“Best practices” and “efficiency” are buzz words that have been floating around for quite a while. It seems like everyone—from manufacturers to installers—has their own best way of doing something. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say the “right way,” or, we might...
by Terry Coffey | Aug 18, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
Monday’s total solar eclipse has been getting lots of attention. Road trips, parties, live streams, and wall-to-wall media coverage are planned as millions of people look forward to this rare occurrence. Whatever plans you have for commemorating the eclipse, always...