by Terry Coffey | May 12, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Bringing nature into the built environment goes beyond just a design trend. It satisfies an inherent human inclination to connect with nature. That inclination is called biophilia, and it’s the inspiration behind biophilic design, which uses natural light, nature...
by Jeff Miller | May 9, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Every time I turn on the news, I hear about another American manufacturing company that is sending jobs outside the United States. Unfortunately, the window treatment industry is no exception. Many of our competitors have moved manufacturing out of the country,...
by Terry Coffey | Apr 28, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Draper’s FlexLouver™ Rack Arm System and Venetian Blinds by Warema are among the most effective solar control solutions on the market. They are also among the most flexible solutions: you can operate the louvers into a variety of positions depending on conditions. In...
by Terry Coffey | Apr 18, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades
There are four basic benefits most often used to promote solar control: reducing glare, solar heat and light pollution, while increasing privacy. While these are great reasons to employ solar control, they only scratch the surface. Here are four new compelling...
by Jeff Miller | Mar 24, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Solar Control & Window Shades
We have updated our Motorized and Crank-operated Exterior FlexShades® for easier installation, more color options, and more streamlined design. Exterior FlexShades now have the same look as our FlexShade ZIP™. This updated design to match ZIP hardware means one...
by Amy Madden | Feb 28, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades
Are you wondering if shades should be part of your product offerings? Since we re-introduced Draper window shades to AV dealers last fall, many dealers who had been doing the occasional shade job have made shades a bigger part of their business. Others who had never...