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CRI 90 Isn't a Spec. It's a Starting Point.

Two fixtures can both say "CRI 90" and make the same room look completely different. Here's what the number leaves out — and the three metrics we actually specify against.

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The Technical Debt in Real Estate

Buyers already discount tech companies for outdated infrastructure. The same logic is starting to show up in real estate — and the data on smart buildings shows exactly why.

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