Notes on product selection, connected lighting, project planning, and facility performance.
As a lighting specifier, I've learned the hard way that a 'bargain' Flos replica can cost more than the original. This deep dive explores why cheap imitations fail and how to make a smart investment.
2026-07-07 by Clara Whitmore
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