by Terry Coffey | Sep 26, 2014 | Architecture/Green Building, Houses of Worship, Solar Control & Window Shades
Interior roller window shades are great for solar control in Houses of Worship —especially with issues like glare—but sometimes a different solar control solution is necessary. Take, for instance, the First Presbyterian Church of Houston, Texas. The church’s...
by Terry Coffey | Aug 15, 2014 | Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
You’re relaxing after a hard day at the office when suddenly you hear a commotion outside. You hear screams, moans, cars crashing, and things exploding. You dash to the window to see what’s going on, and the scene that meets your eyes is one of fear-inducing chaos:...
by Chris Broome | Jul 22, 2014 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Draper is pleased to announce two new American Institute of Architects (AIA) continuing education courses. The first course is Managing Daylight with Automated Solar Control. This course explores the advantages of using automated window shades to reduce solar heat...
by Jeff Miller | Jul 7, 2014 | Solar Control & Window Shades
Last week we introduced you to our new FlexShade Zip. This week, Teri Boxell-who handles sales and service for our Budget Blinds customers-shares a real-world example of this product’s usefulness! Ah, Hawaii … warm sun and gentle breezes. Draper’s new FlexShade...
by Jeff Miller | Jun 30, 2014 | Solar Control & Window Shades
Next in our series of new product posts is the FlexShade ZIP. The FlexShade ZIP is ideally suited for a number of exterior and interior window shade applications. It is similar to a standard motorized roller shade but incorporates a “zipper” profile that...
by Chris Broome | Jun 23, 2014 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, From the Field, Solar Control & Window Shades
Draper supplied some interesting shades for Wells Hall at Michigan State University. The job is doubly interesting because it shows how window shades combine aesthetics and sustainability to contribute to green building design. The picture at right is from the back...