If a fireplace doesn’t heat the room, it shouldn’t be there. A polemic from our chief engineer on why “ambient” heating is a category error.
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The case against decorative- only fireplaces.
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15 reasons why cast iron remains the benchmark material for stoves and fireplaces
For centuries, cast iron has been regarded as the ideal material for manufacturing wood-burning heating appliances. Its exceptional heat-storage...
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When the stove becomes the room: anchoring open-plan spaces.
Five projects with architects across Belgium, France, and Norway — and what they teach us about heating as architecture.
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Cast iron or steel? Why cast iron remains the best choice for a stove or fireplace
The material used to manufacture a stove or fireplace plays an essential role in its performance, lifespan and the thermal comfort it provides....