Why straight drops instead of conduit?
Good question. Probably a combination of things: (1) I didn’t have much time for the remodel, so planning was short–I didn’t really think of conduit. (2) Keep costs down. Also, I suspect that in-wall conduit would have required thicker walls in some areas, and visible conduit is just ugly. I don’t view this as my ultimate office, just a pretty darn good office. Maybe next time around.
