by Terry Coffey | Apr 21, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades
Are you new to our award-winning shade control and automation system, IntelliFlex® I/O? This complete control solution for motorized shades is flexible and expandable to the size and complexity of a project. I/O uses networked intelligent motors and provides...
by Terry Coffey | Mar 17, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
Window shades are one of the most versatile and multi-functional products to be found, whether in the commercial or residential markets. They combine art and beauty with scientific performance for a unique solution to many different needs. One of the fastest growing...
by Terry Coffey | Mar 10, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Traditionally, shade fabric selection has been mostly the responsibility of interior designers. But with more precise manufacturing of shade fabrics and the development of testing and modeling capabilities, more and more architects are turning to performance...
by Terry Coffey | Mar 3, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Creating a perfect solution is often a team effort. Such is the case when it comes to shading solutions and partnership between Draper® and Phifer, a third-generation, family-owned-and-operated textile weaver and manufacturer based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Jeff Miller,...
by Terry Coffey | Mar 2, 2021 | Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added Decabromodiphenyl ether (DecaBDE) to its listed of restricted chemicals according to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). As of March 8, 2021, products containing this chemical can no longer be...
by Terry Coffey | Feb 24, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Would it surprise you that the window shade market is a very innovative space? Increasingly sophisticated yet simple control solutions and a crop of high-performance fabric shading solutions have brought shades out of the exclusive territory of interior design...