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I couldn't find the Howard highbay fluorescent four Lamp T5 for $912 but i did find them for $85 each. Not much difference. I may order a couple to see how they do in my shop and go from there. Any recommendations on where to get them from Platonic Solid?

Yes that's a lot of cu ft. When I ran it on an online light calculator it said I needed more than twice what I had in mind of putting to get 80 Lum/ft. With that said I don't see the need for "workbench lighting" to cover every sq ft of the floor. As long as I have sufficient light to walk...

KaiserJeep my insulation will also be white so that may be worth looking into to start with then using them to mount above workbenches once ceiling lights are up. T_R I'm with you. I know I can get this place lit up for less than that. The proposed lighting in my drawing is only $500 (fixtures...

Yea i see what you guys are saying. With the high ceilings I was going for a broad spectrum lighting up top and portable lighting around and under cars with low mounted wall lights at work benches. Will mostly be used for auto mechanic and welding. Although I won't be able to afford any projects...

Thanks JoelR. I didn't know that about the series of bulbs. I'll look into that before I buy them. Longevity is key since I'll have to rent a man lift to change em when needed. Or **** it up and buy a 16' ladder.

The lights will be 8' 4-4' bulbs 32 watt T8's. Thinking 6500k. Walls are 16' high. Any ideas are appreciated. I'm also thinking a few work bench specific lights mounted right over my two main workstations. Thanks.