That fountain face is actually the roof of an extremely energy efficient building in Wattens Austria. I don't remember the details, but they collect solar energy through side windows and use all that dirt on the roof as insulation to trap the heat. It's a research place looking at passive solar energy. They have lots of sculptures built in to the roof and sides of the building. There's a neat hedge maze nearby in the shape of a giant hand. It's a bit over the top, but the principles behind the place are pretty sound.
Edit: Actually, I think I'm getting two places mixed up. This fountain is right next door to the place I mentioned above and is a crystal company
Last edited by glatt; 05-23-2006 at 12:05 PM.
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