by Terry Coffey | May 6, 2020 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Window shades are such an important part of interior design that it is easy to forget there are two sides to the story. In fact, what is happening on the outer side of the shade is at least as important as what happens inside. Solar heat gainWindow shades are an...
by Terry Coffey | Apr 29, 2020 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology
Have you ever seen a projection screen where one area is much brighter than the rest of the image on the screen? This is called hotspotting, and it is especially difficult to overcome when the projector is located close to the screen. There are ways to avoid...
by Terry Coffey | Apr 22, 2020 | Draper Updates
Very few family-owned companies make it past the second generation. It is possible, however, for a family business to not only survive but thrive. And Draper is living proof of that fact. On this episode of Engineering Value, a Draper podcast, host Tyler Kern talked...
by Terry Coffey | Apr 15, 2020 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades
Several studies have linked productivity with access to natural light and views of the outdoors. But glare, solar heat gain, and direct sun on workers’ eyes or workspaces can make it harder to perform basic work functions and actually lower productivity. Telling this...
by Terry Coffey | Apr 8, 2020 | Draper Updates, From the Field, Solar Control & Window Shades
Since the Cincinnati Redstockings became the first professional baseball team in 1869, the franchise has enjoyed a rich history. Players like Joe Morgan, Johnny Bench, Barry Larkin, Frank Robinson, and Pete Rose have helped the Reds to 9 National League pennants and 5...
by Terry Coffey | Apr 1, 2020 | Draper Updates
Last week Draper donated 1200 masks to Henry County Memorial Hospital. Both paper and N95 masks were included. “Draper is always looking for ways that we can help our local community,” said company president Chris Broome. “It is particularly important with the current...