Are You Missing Out on Hard Reflectors?
/Hard reflectors are too often ignored when designing lighting. In this article I offer insight as to why you should be reconsidering their use.
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Hard reflectors are too often ignored when designing lighting. In this article I offer insight as to why you should be reconsidering their use.
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