by Terry Coffey | Oct 10, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
The Wilshire Grand Center in downtown Los Angeles has been an attention-getting project from the very beginning. As construction got underway, 21,200 cubic yards of concrete was poured at the site, setting a Guinness World Record for concrete in one continuous pour....
by Terry Coffey | Sep 26, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades
The construction industry has a significant impact on the environment. As in this ArchDaily article, much of the impact is in carbon dioxide emissions and energy use. Here are a few ways we can contribute to your efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of...
by Terry Coffey | Sep 5, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
How do you know which shading solutions to use? What are the latest and most dynamic developments in shade technology? Such questions can be difficult to answer as new technological advances in shading are being made. Those questions and others were answered during a...
by Terry Coffey | Jun 28, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Summer is the busy season for the construction industry. Draper has already seen an uptick in window shade orders and that trend is gaining momentum. We are now shipping more shades than ever before while keeping up with our excellent record of short lead times and...
by Terry Coffey | Jun 25, 2019 | Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
When planning for window shades in areas where children will be present, safety must be considered. Shades with closed loops like bead chain clutch shades can create a choking hazard. ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2018 is the safety standard for window coverings with operable...
by Terry Coffey | Jun 18, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Innovative building designs demand that manufacturers provide solutions that are just as fresh and creative. Here are five innovative projects where Draper solar control solutions contributed to the desired aesthetic in creative ways. Maker’s Quarter Block...