by Terry Coffey | Jan 2, 2020 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Reducing energy costs has always been a major factor in the specification of window shades. However, more and more architects and designers are now using shades for a much different reason. “Energy savings is definitely a big part of window shades but we’re seeing...
by Terry Coffey | Dec 12, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Window shades are the preferred daylighting control system for several reasons. Shades allow natural light to enter the room while controlling unwanted, uncomfortable glare. They can provide a view to the outside world – even when the shades are down. This helps with...
by Terry Coffey | Dec 5, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Gym Equipment, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
Safety plays a central role in the design of all building types but is especially important in school design. Schools should be both safe places and safe spaces. Here are three ways Draper can help designers make their schools safer: Improving security with...
by Terry Coffey | Nov 14, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Gym Equipment, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
When things are at their busiest you can’t afford to be let down by overwhelmed vendors who can’t keep up. Despite the cyberattack earlier this year, 2019 has been another year of tremendous growth for Draper, and we’ve been taking steps to make sure we can not only...
by Terry Coffey | Nov 7, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Digital Signage, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades
People have an inherent human inclination to connect with nature. Yet we spend the vast majority of our time indoors, which can have a major impact on health and well being. Biophilic design provides building occupants with a connection to the outside environment. ...
by Terry Coffey | Oct 17, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
“Value engineering” has many negative connotations, especially in the world of solar control. When most people hear it, they immediately think only of making a product that is less expensive to produce, often at the expense of quality. When value engineering was first...