Solar Control & Window Shades Archives - Page 26 of 54

Planning for Window Shades with Child Safety in Mind

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...

Five Innovative Projects Using Solar Control

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...

Protecting your Skin with Window Shades

by Terry Coffey | May 28, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Many Americans spent a good portion of the Memorial Day holiday outside, enjoying the sun and warm temperatures. Today they are back at work but that doesn’t mean they aren’t still being exposed to sunlight. Office workers located in direct sunlight near windows are...

Hidden Solution to a Glaring Problem

by Terry Coffey | May 21, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades

Any long-term renovation project is going to produce a certain amount of issues, and the ongoing refurbishment of the Canadian Parliament Building in Ottawa is no exception. However, you probably haven’t heard about one of the most glaring problems—or the hidden...

How Healthy Buildings Benefit Employees and Occupants

by Terry Coffey | May 17, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Healthy building design, an extension of green and sustainable initiatives, takes into consideration the physical, social, and psychological well-being of building occupants—important considerations since we spend most of our time indoors. Choosing the right solutions...

Draper Teams with Mermet USA at NeoCon 2019

by Terry Coffey | May 3, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades

The most important annual event for the commercial design industry will take place next month in Chicago. Draper and Mermet USA are combining art and science to bring the next generation of window shading solutions to the Interiors + Sources Materials Pavilion at...