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Why Lighting Gets Value Engineered and How to Do It Responsibly
A recent article on Inside Lighting, “Value Engineering or Value Erosion?” by Ardra Zinkon, raises an important question about what happens to lighting systems when budgets tighten and late-stage substitutions begin. It reflects a frustration many in the industry share: too often, lighting is treated as a commodity and reduced to a spreadsheet exercise.
Rather than pushing back on that perspective, it is worth expanding the conversati...
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March 4, 2026
Choosing the Right LED High Bay Lights for High School Gymnasiums: UFO-Style vs. Linear
Selecting the right lighting for a high school gymnasium affects both performance and experience. Gyms host basketball, volleyball, wrestling, PE classes, assemblies, and graduations. Lighting must support athletes, protect spectator comfort, and align with school budgets. Two fixture families dominate gym projects today: UFO-style round LED high bays and Linear LED high bays. Both can achieve excellent results, yet each has unique strengths and Read more
September 30, 2025