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August 22, 2013
Architects call on Big Ass Fan Co. to save energy in local buildings
By LUCY BODILLY
Special to the Journal
Special to the Journal
Aaron Leitz Photography
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The 20-foot-diameter fan at Rice Fergus Miller’s office in Bremerton helps de-stratify the air.
Like yesterday's bell bottoms, low-tech building features are cool again. As building owners search for every possible way to control rising energy costs, even those thought to be outdated and lackluster are making a comeback.
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