Six Ways to Quickly Reduce Energy Usage in Commercial Facilities
Reducing energy usage has long been a focus for building facility and operations managers. Not only are costs and meeting codes a concern, but so…
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Legrand Acquires QMotion to Integrate Window Shading Systems with Lighting Control and Automation Solutions
Legrand North America has acquired QMotion, a provider of advanced shading systems. QMotion will become part of Legrand’s North American Building Control Systems (BCS) business….
Interior Sun Control Fabrics Provide Sun Protection While Maintaining Optimal Views for Sports Fans
Functional and durable, Phifer’s SheerWeave interior sun control fabrics, such as those installed at Boise State University’s football stadium, are an ideal solution for sun-scorched…
How to Choose a Roller Shade Fabric
Architects, designers and owners should consider four primary factors when selecting a roller shade fabric: color, weave/construction, openness factor and mounting position of the shades…
Window Shades Roll Down Instead Of Up
Draper’s Bottom-Up FlexShades window shades roll down, instead of up, permitting natural daylighting at the top of the window while shading the lower part of…
Window Shade Fabrics Provide Acoustical Benefits
As commercial design trends continue to lean toward the contemporary—open spaces and sleek surfaces with the use of more glass and exposed ceilings—architects have been…