by Terry Coffey | Feb 5, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Seeing our solutions being used in big, interesting projects is always great. But it’s even better when we are a part of projects that are nominated for architectural awards. Three projects that include Draper solutions have been nominated in the Best Applied Products...
by Terry Coffey | Feb 3, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Is the selection of window shade fabrics purely about aesthetics and color? Not at all, and that’s a big misconception. Many factors influence these decisions. To discuss what those are and bring insights to listeners, host Tyler Kern talked everything fabrics with...
by Terry Coffey | Jan 27, 2021 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Draper Updates, Gym Equipment, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
One serious side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the impact on U.S. manufacturing, both through shutdowns and through parts and material shortages caused by additional shutdowns and travel restrictions. One area that continues to be severely impacted is the...
by Terry Coffey | Dec 23, 2020 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades
Shade automation helps improve productivity by reducing glare and solar heat gain, while still allowing natural daylight and views to the outside. When we introduced our IntelliFlex® I/O scalable, automated shade control system, we knew we were onto something good....
by Terry Coffey | Dec 2, 2020 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades
The positive benefits of daylighting on building occupants and operating costs are well-known throughout the design and construction world. Unfortunately, so are the negative side effects of glare and solar heat gain. A recent Buildings.com article (read it here) took...
by Terry Coffey | Nov 4, 2020 | Solar Control & Window Shades
IntelliFlex® I/O is an elegant, simple, and scalable solution for automating motorized shades. The I/O system is flexible and expandable to the size and complexity of a project, providing many ways to control and monitor the shades. But the key to this powerful...