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April 9, 2009
Sustaining the future while restoring the past
Seattle architect buys and fixes up 87-year-old Idaho building originally commissioned by his great-grandfather.
By BRIAN RUNBERG
Runberg Architecture Group
Runberg
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In the Pacific Northwest our abundant natural resources are often taken for granted.
Founded by pioneers seeking bountiful timber, our lush forests rapidly gave way to urban development. Fortunately, today we are more keenly aware of the delicate balance between sustainable growth through responsible practices.
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