Not every project requirement can be met using a standard shading system. Did you know Draper has a custom solutions group comprised of architectural consultants, designers, project managers, and manufacturing staff?  Our team will work hand-in-hand with you to...

Every facet of society seems to be benefitting from the plethora of technological innovations being introduced almost daily. Even gymnasiums are impacted by changes in lifestyles and advances in technology. In the gym, the impact comes in the demand for floor space...

On large or complex motorized shading system projects, it can be difficult to ensure that the operational narrative and architectural shading strategy are carried out as intended. Did you know that Draper offers site commissioning services to ensure that your shading...

One of the biggest changes in the spaces we all inhabit is the ubiquity of audiovisual equipment. From health care and educational facilities to public and private spaces it’s becoming rarer to not find an AV presence. Here are five recent examples of this “AV is...

While roller shades provide great protection from glare and the elements, they aren’t the only outdoor shading solution. Did You Know Draper also offers nontraditional shading systems, including louvers, for use outdoors? FlexShade® PanelsSkylights, sunrooms, sloped...

One question our AV Mounts & Structures team is frequently asked is about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA was enacted in 1992 for the purpose of eliminating discrimination against people with disabilities. Designers ask us how the ADA applies to...

While the FlexShade® ZIP provides great protection from glare, the elements, and insects when used outside, it isn’t the only type of outdoor shading solution. Did You Know Draper also offers other, non-ZIP style roller shades for use outdoors? Exterior Motorized...

In multi-functional spaces that are becoming more popular, there is often a need to get the AV equipment out of the room when it isn’t being used. Recessed projection screens and projector lifts play an important role in this design approach. There are several options...

FlexShade® ZIP brings the comfort and security of the indoors outside. Over the past few weeks this blog series has discussed how the ZIP allows you to expand usable square footage in both living and business areas without costly renovations. In this week’s “Did You...

Are you making plans for a change in your home decorating next year? Or moving into a new space that needs upgrading? Several hot home trends for 2022 involve the health, safety, and comfort level of your home. Here are a few of the hot home trends for 2022, and how...

Every day we’re seeing more uses for outdoor shading systems, especially the FlexShade® ZIP. The ZIP technology used on these shades keeps the fabric secure. A zipper detail is heat welded to the fabric and runs through a side channel on each side of the shade to keep...

Projection screen technology has been around for a long time. So long that it is easy to neglect projection in favor of the “new kid on the block” (relatively speaking at around 50 years old), flat panel displays. And while flat panels have advanced by leaps and...

The Draper® FlexShade® ZIP is often used to protect outdoor spaces from sun, heat, wind, and insects. Because the ZIP is used in some especially windy areas, Draper wanted to see how much wind it could withstand. The only question was: how? Did you know Draper the...

Are you looking to spruce up your home and enjoy the benefits of smart home technology? Draper@Home motorized shades have a wide variety of fabric, color, motor, and control options available to create the perfect fit for your home. Here are a few ideas on using...

Comfortable outdoor spaces are more important than ever. Ove the past couple of years useable outdoor spots have popped up in residential, restaurant, healthcare, educational, and other settings. Outdoor shades enhance these spaces by providing protection from the...

United States Army Corporal Sue Downes was serving with a military police unit in Logar province, Afghanistan, when tragedy struck. Her vehicle struck a roadside bomb. Downes was awarded a Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, the Army Achievement Medal and the Combat...

Working with businesses like Draper gives many people a nice feeling. They feel like they are supporting family businesses, promoting U.S. manufacturing, and helping keep working people productive employed in good jobs. But working with Draper gives you more than a...

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is unique in the American park system. It is the only national park whose main mission is the presentation of the performing arts. Every May through September, the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts hosts...