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ECO-LEADERSHP 10 GAME-CHANGING INITIATIVES
We look at how large companies both in and outside of the building industry are reducing their energy costs, pollution or negative social impacts.
VISION HOUSE LOS ANGELES OPENS TO PUBLIC ACCLAIM
More than 800 people toured our latest demonstration home on the fi rst day of opening. A real charmer, VHLA seems ideally suited to West Coast visitors, who fi nd much to love in its peaceful, narrow lot design and attention to sustainable details.
THE COST OF DEPENDENCY: IRELAND’S DILEMMA
Most solar power systems only get it half right.
OutBack’s Radian Grid/Hybrid™ solution allows you to save money while the grid is up, but also provides critical backup power during outages or interruptions.
Engineered from the ground-up to make the design, installation and implementation of energy storage simple, the Radian Series allows you the best of both worlds.
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Now that the “Celtic Tiger” has lost its claws, Ireland is playing catch-up with the rest of Europe. At the mercy of foreign fuel suppliers, they haven’t yet joined the green-tech revolution, and are facing hard choices.
FROM THE TAILGATE New off erings for the sustainable minded.
ON THE COVER LEADING THE ECO-REVOLUTION Artist: Philip Cottrell
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