by Terry Coffey | Oct 2, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Specifying window shades and solar control equipment can be difficult due to the number and variety of styles of shade models, fabrics, controls, and even due to where and how the shading devices will be installed. And what if you need a completely custom solution? At...
by Terry Coffey | Sep 28, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
It’s never a good idea to leave exterior shading systems deployed during very windy conditions. Even with products like the FlexShade ZIP, which are designed to stay put in windy conditions, we stress that the product should not be in the open position during high...
by Terry Coffey | Sep 25, 2018 | Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology
Classrooms create a unique audiovisual challenge and require using the right system for the job. In a higher education setting, the technology needs to deliver a clear image with the lights on so students can take notes. But what you often see is a dim, washed out...
by Terry Coffey | Sep 21, 2018 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology
If there’s one thing people in the audiovisual industry love as much as technology, it’s talking about technology. And, being a group of technically adept people, this has led to the creation of a number of excellent podcasts covering AV news. Here are a few AV...
by Terry Coffey | Sep 18, 2018 | Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration
Life can be hectic for technology managers working in higher education. In a recent article for campustechnology.com, Ithaca College audio visual services coordinator Ryan Engels, CTS‐D, CTS‐I AV, offered a solution: independent AV consultants. In “Three Good Reasons...
by Terry Coffey | Sep 14, 2018 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology
Focused on innovative solutions. That’s more than just a tagline for us. It’s how we approach every day, every task. And it’s how we spent last week at the CEDIA Expo in San Diego: focusing on innovation. In the past, we’ve shown a wide range of AV and shading...