Draper, Inc.
and Corporate Citizenship
Interview with Dr. Marilyn Black, the founder of the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, about indoor air quality issues and green buildings.
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Part 2 - audio mp3
- Interview with Carl Smith, CEO, GreenGuard Environmental Institute on the Importance of GreenGuard Certification
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Recycling Information
Green Construction Costs Lower than Believed - iGreenbuild -
LEED® Certified Building Projects Using Draper Products
Heifer International Headquarters(pictured above), Little Rock, AR. Newly constructed in February 2006, the 94,000 sq. ft. building was recognized by the American Institute of Architects as one of the “Top Ten Green Projects” in the United States in 2007. The Heifer project utilizes both motorized and manual DRAPER FLEXSHADES for solar control. DRAPER installation by Blind Ambition, and photography ©Timothy Hursley, both of Little Rock, AR. (For details, click here) - More on Draper's LEED® certified projects. (click here)
Draper Supports Green Building Projects Worldwide
In today's environmentally conscious world Draper takes it's responsibilities as a leader in Green awareness very seriously. This portion of our web site is dedicated to showing how our products support green building projects. We want to give you the information and resources you need to make informed decisions, whether you are a builder, a specifier or an end user.
Draper's Audio Visual products can significantly impact the environment. Combining daylighting techniques using solar control and projection screens with GreenGuard certified fabrics to strategically conserve energy can contribute to the overall energy savings in today's building plans.
Draper, Inc. is a leader in the world of “Green” technology for Window Coverings. We also incorporate green practices in our manufacturing, product design, and office operations, (read more in our corporate story of green). Draper shades can also directly affect LEED credits. For more information on how draper shades can affect LEED points please visit our Solar Control page.
Draper is the first manufacturer of Gym Equipment to attain a GreenGuard Children and Schools certification. The certification applies to our wall pads and gym divider curtain, but another eco-friendly process is our powder coating. Using an environmentally friendly powder coating, saving time and costs in installation and adding to durability of our backstops all add up to advantages for both the contractor and end user of our products. Find out more about our "Green" efforts and Gym Equipment by going to the gym section of this site.
Draper's LEED® Accredited Professionals
Over a fourth of the Draper Sales staff are LEED® Accredited Professionals. Our sales and technical staff combine their knowledge of LEED®, window shades, A/V technology and the building industry in general to provide sound advice on the best green solution for any situation. Click here for a list of LEED® Accredited Professionals at Draper.
LEED® Certified Projects
with Draper Products
AV and the Environment
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FREE Webinar
Smart Design for Healthy Indoor Air - co-sponsored by Draper
Presenter: Carl Smith, CEO, GREENGUARD Environmental Institute
AIA CES credits are available to those who attend and qualify.
Draper is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Draper is a Gold Sponsor of the Daylighting Collaborative
