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Carbon wheel building

As a winter project I am looking into the idea of building a set of 700c carbon clincher wheels. I have build many sets of 28 & 32 spoke standard aluminum wheels but I am a total novice when it comes to carbon.

What I am contemplating is something like: Circus Monkey hubs, 20 & 24 spokes, carbon rim with aluminum brake track.

I have many questions...

What special techniques are there for doing this? I would think the spoke holes in a carbon rim would be somewhat fragile. Do you even use standard spokes & nipples?
Are there any special problems or concerns I should have lacing to a carbon rim?
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