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	What's old is new

mrobert

11-8-2009 1:14 AM

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design, homes, re-purposed, reclaimed, solar power

mrobert says:

Re-purposed and reclaimed wood and metal mixed with solar and wind power capabilities plus the option of a rain water collection system design is winning awards.

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