A new home for two, generating four times more electricity than it uses, including the "fuel" for an electric car. This house makes Net Zero look like child's play. But while the 22kW roof-mounted system is impressive, it's not all about the PV. The design features great energy savings in its careful siting to maximize passive solar considerations such as natural heating and daylighting. Roof overhangs are sized to limit direct sun in the hot summer and to invite the sun during the cold winter months. The construction contributes as well, featuring R40 cellulose-filled double-stud walls, a R50 roof system and triple glazed windows. Heating and cooling are supplied by air source heat pumps. Photos By Ethan Drinker

Nu-Flame Foreste Ardore Modern Tabletop Glass Bio Fireplace Italian for "fiery passion" the elegant Foreste Ardore fireplace lives up to its name. A large capacity stainless steel burner is capped with a realistic dark walnut wood finish cover drawing attention to the dancing flames. The beautiful walnut finish gives a traditional look and feel to an otherwise contemporary design. The burner is suspended between two thick tempered glass panels which reflect and enhance the fire. Easily adjust the flame height or extinguish it completely with the provided dampener tool. Fuel not included. Nu-Flame fireplaces burn only bio-ethanol fuel. Nu-Flame Bio-Ethanol Fuel is a clean, renewable green energy source made in the USA. Since they require no venting, they are easy to set up and are smoke and odor free. Features Tempered Glass for Safety 1.5 Lt. Capacity Burner Quality Stainless Steel Burner Adjustable Dampener with Dampener Tool Burns Clean Eco Friendly Bio-Ethanol Fuel Burn Time: Up to 3 hours 1 year warranty Dimension Height: 15.74" Width: 18.50" Depth: 7.87" Shipping Ships in 3 to 5 business days Item Code NF-F2FOA Free Shipping. Available at http://www.metropolitandecor.com/Nu-Flame

New from the Elite® Series, the Ravenna™ CD insert puts the “aah” in ambiance with a beautiful flame presentation that’s amplified by reflective porcelain panels. The Ravenna™ CD fireplace insert radiates style and warmth with dancing flames that fill the porcelain-lined firebox. Along with a stunning flame presentation that’s sure to get your attention, the Ravenna CD delivers on performance with a full-featured Total Comfort Control™ remote and variable-speed blower. Aesthetics State-of-the-art burn technology produces a vibrant flame that infuses your living space with warmth and ambiance. Variety of face and media options are available to suit your style preferences. Stylishly reflective porcelain firebox liners add visual impact to the flame presentation. Approved for zero-clearance (metal) and masonry fireplaces. Comfort Wireless Total Comfort Control™ remote system provides precise heat control. Electronic ignition system with battery backup—ignites and heats during a power outage. Variable-speed, 155-CFM blower provides powerful and efficient warmth. 83-86% steady-state efficiency for even, continual heating. Ease of Operation From the convenience of your sofa, use your Total Comfort Control remote to adjust the room temperature around the exact area where you are relaxing. Six heat and blower settings give you precise control to efficiently heat the space around you. One-touch On/Off switch allows quick fire ignition and shutoff. *Square-feet heating capacities are approximations only. Local conditions, such as elevation, wind, vent configuration and choice of fuel will affect overall appearance of the fire and heating performance. Performance can also vary with home design and insulation, climate, condition and type of fuel used, appliance location, burn rate, accessories chosen, chimney installation and how the appliance is operated.

Mt. Vernon AE Pellet Stove Quadrafire & Main Street Stove & Fireplace Exceptionally quiet operation, a large hopper and flexible fuel options make the Mt. Vernon the best quiet pellet stove available. Exclusive Advanced Energy technology ensures high-efficiency performance; just select your fuel type and the Mt. Vernon does the rest. 53,300 BTUs — heats 1,300 to 2,900 square feet, based on climate and home efficiency EPA certified, with low emission levels of 1.7 grams per hour 80 lb. hopper capacity 7-day programmable thermostat for precision control Quietest-operating pellet stove on the market - 41 decibels at a distance of 6 feet Height: 32-5/16" Depth: 29-1/16" BTU/hr Input1: 16,800-53,300 Heating Capacity2: 1,300-2,900 sq ft Hopper Capacity3: 80lb Viewing Area: 294 sq in Efficiency4: 76.9% Emissions: 1.7 g/hr

Clean and minimalist in design, the stainless steel zero clearance Firebox 900DB is easy to install and features a chic, see-through element that can be used as an attractive window feature. Behind the streamlined façade of the 900DB is a sophisticated combustion system that uses the cleanest, most efficient fuel source on the market: e-NRG liquid bioethanol.

Clean and minimalist in design, the stainless steel zero clearance Firebox 900DB is easy to install and features a chic, see-through element that can be used as an attractive window feature. Behind the streamlined façade of the 900DB is a sophisticated combustion system that uses the cleanest, most efficient fuel source on the market: e-NRG liquid bioethanol.

Clean and minimalist in design, the stainless steel zero clearance Firebox 900DB is easy to install and features a chic, see-through element that can be used as an attractive window feature. Behind the streamlined façade of the 900DB is a sophisticated combustion system that uses the cleanest, most efficient fuel source on the market: e-NRG liquid bioethanol.

Gel fuel in place of wood, mobility in place of a fixed location– the circular design gel fire pits from blomus are that convenient. A real trend in outdoor living, leaving no residue and providing great visual enjoyment. The fire reveals its magnificent spectacle only in combination with the stainless steel design. And this can happen anywhere you desire outdoors – here today and somewhere else tomorrow. The outer surface of the FUOCO dish shape is in black, frost-proof pottery. The cover is in stainless steel and has an opening at the center where the fuel gel is added and provides sufficient space for the flames. The stainless steel surface reflects the firelight many times over and makes FUOCO a unique experience time and again under the open sky. The long-handled extinguisher included with the gel fire pit enables the fire to be safely put out again.

The heart of the kitchen: a dual-fuel Mugnaini pizza oven seamlessly integrated into custom cabinetry. Sourced specially from California, it represents the homeowner’s passion for authentic cooking, designed to burn both wood and gas for flexibility and precision. As a rare residential installation in North Carolina, this oven is more than a feature, it’s a statement of craftsmanship and personal tradition, with every detail, including custom louvers and storage for oven cleaning.

A busy executive with an eclectic love for all things artful - needed to a new space to enjoy her other passions; which are cooking and entertaining. Matrix Photography

Among the bestin art fireplace design, the AF120 Remote Controlled Electronic Bio Ethanol Fireplace Insert is favored by architects, contractors and high-end designers and offers the discerning client unprecedented quality and safety. In addition to the same vent-free and clean burning flames as manual ethanol fireplace inserts, this art-Fire bio ethanol burner offers much more for both residential and commercial applications: Remote Control Capability. Due to its electronic operation, powered by a twelve-volt power source, this ethanol fireplace insert may be ignited and extinguished through an on/off switch located on the burner itself, a one-button remote control or through your smart phone by integrating with your Smart Home System. On-Board Safety Monitoring. The motherboard of this fireplace insert is safety-central. Constantly self-evaluating its operation, this intelligent burner reacts to any condition that appears atypical. Should it sense an excess amount of carbon dioxide emission or heat output, it will automatically cease operation, extinguish the flame and maintain the lock mechanism of the fuel chamber. Additionally, it will self-extinguish should it sense seismic motion or level of tilt making it a shock-proof device. Fuel and battery levels are also constantly evaluated for optimal performance and will give notification through the burner’s LED display, which will indicate operation times and alert you by sound and error message should an event occur. Sturdy Construction. Constructed of Grade 304 stainless steel, the ethanol burner is corrosion resistant and exhibits excellent resistance to atmospheric, chemical and other exposures. Its top plate measures three millimeters in thickness(3/32 inches). This allows sturdiness, yet promotes a low profile. For added safety, the ethanol fireplace AF120 insert offers insulated double hearth construction. Separate Fuel Reservoir and Burner Tray. Continuing with the unprecedented safety features of this ethanol burner, excess fuel is housed in a sealed reservoir. This not only prevents fuel evaporation and the aromatic release of the raw ethanol, but lessens the amount of “exposed” fuel at any given time. Through a medical grade fuel pump, the ethanol is delivered into the burner tray. Only allowing the burner tray to manage a few centiliters of ethanol fuel at a given time promotes additional safety and minimizes the risk of fire-related dangers.

Careful research and planning with our client resulted in the installation of a cook’s delight: a new, six-burner dual-fuel KitchenAid range (much to our client’s joy), as well as a custom bronze medallion backsplash inset in crème subway tiles, a custom range hood and durable quartz countertops. Sources: Wall Paint - Field Tile - Dal Tile Glass Liner - Sonoma Tile Makers Large Deco - Sonoma Tile Makers Countertops- Caesarstone Flooring - Armstrong Sheet Vinyl Range - Kitchen Aid Custom Hood - Photographer - Sondra Paskach Photography

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Example of a large classic galley dark wood floor kitchen design in Orlando with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

A fireplace is a device for heating of premises which is built on an autonomous basis or from wall to wall, uses as a source of energy combustible substances and has a chimney inside. Since its fuel is a renewable resource, it has been modernized and improved, and it is still widely used in the West, especially in the higher education sector, which advocates the concept of environmental protection. The fireplace is divided into two types: open and closed, the latter more efficient.

This table features a beige powder coated aluminum top and black powder coated base. The propane fuel source in neatly contained (and easily accessed) in the base of the table.

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Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Chicago with white cabinets, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, marble countertops, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and brown backsplash

The outdoor deck expands the living space from inside to outside for the dining area. Phot: Eileen Descallar Ringwald
Inspiration for a small contemporary brown courtyard and split-level wood gable roof remodel in Los Angeles

Among the best in art fireplace design, the AF100 Remote Controlled Electronic Bio Ethanol Burner Insert is favored by architects, contractors and high-end designers and offers the discerning client unprecedented quality and safety. In addition to the same vent-free and clean burning flames as manual ethanol fireplace inserts, this art-Fire bio ethanol burner offers much more for both residential and commercial applications: Remote Control Capability. Due to its electronic operation, powered by a twelve-volt power source, this ethanol fireplace insert may be ignited and extinguished through an on/off switch located on the burner itself, a one-button remote control or through your smart phone by integrating with your Smart Home System. On-Board Safety Monitoring. The motherboard of this fireplace insert is safety-central. Constantly self-evaluating its operation, this intelligent burner reacts to any condition that appears atypical. Should it sense an excess amount of carbon dioxide emission or heat output, it will automatically cease operation, extinguish the flame and maintain the lock mechanism of the fuel chamber. Additionally, it will self-extinguish should it sense seismic motion or level of tilt making it a shock-proof device. Fuel and battery levels are also constantly evaluated for optimal performance and will give notification through the burner’s LED display, which will indicate operation times and alert you by sound and error message should an event occur. Sturdy Construction. Constructed of Grade 304 stainless steel, the ethanol burner is corrosion resistant and exhibits excellent resistance to atmospheric, chemical and other exposures. Its top plate measures three millimeters in thickness (3/32 inches). This allows sturdiness, yet promotes a low profile. For added safety, the bio ethanol burner AF100 offers insulated double hearth construction. Separate Fuel Reservoir and Burner Tray. Continuing with the unprecedented safety features of this ethanol burner, excess fuel is housed in a sealed reservoir. This not only prevents fuel evaporation and the aromatic release of the raw ethanol, but lessens the amount of “exposed” fuel at any given time. Through a medical grade fuel pump, the ethanol is delivered into the burner tray. Only allowing the burner tray to manage a few centiliters of ethanol fuel at a given time promotes additional safety and minimizes the risk of fire-related dangers.

A new home for two, generating four times more electricity than it uses, including the "fuel" for an electric car. This house makes Net Zero look like child's play. But while the 22kW roof-mounted system is impressive, it's not all about the PV. The design features great energy savings in its careful siting to maximize passive solar considerations such as natural heating and daylighting. Roof overhangs are sized to limit direct sun in the hot summer and to invite the sun during the cold winter months. The construction contributes as well, featuring R40 cellulose-filled double-stud walls, a R50 roof system and triple glazed windows. Heating and cooling are supplied by air source heat pumps. Photos By Ethan Drinker