Contemporary Wood Burners
Wood stoves might look the same from the outside however a closer look reveals important changes that improve efficiency and emissions of clean air. This is good news for homeowners.
Open fires emit carcinogenic particles into the air. Upgrade to an Ecodesign or Defra exempted wood stove so that you can reduce harmful particles.
Futura
The Stovax Futura 5 multifuel and wood burning stove is DEFRA exempted for Smoke Control Areas, Eco-design Plus Ready. It features a large expansive view window and stylish stainless steel air control. This modern design is ideal for both traditional and modern homes. It also comes with a state of the art convector heating system that incorporates heat shields that maximize the amount of heat directed back into the room, as well as a low distance to combustibles to ensure maximum efficiency.
The name Futura is a reference to its geometric sans serif designs with a low contrast and even width strokes. The font was developed by Paul Renner and released commercially in 1927. It was a huge hit and soon it was incorporated into magazines, newspapers and books, as well as posters, and even onto the logos of a number of major corporations.
Futura like every font, has evolved with the changing typographic styles. The font's spacing and letter forms have evolved over time, however its overall design has not. wood burning stove in conservatory was also adapted to suit various languages. The addition of a Latin alphabet made it more flexible. Since then, many type foundries have updated and redrawn the design.
While many modern fonts are heavily influenced by Art Deco designs, Futura is an excellent illustration of a style that is a model for the future. Its simple lines and clean edges make it easy to read and easy to look at. its retro-futuristic appearance is reflected in the way it was used in 2001: A Space Odyssey and for the plaque left by the Apollo 11 astronauts on the moon.
Its ease of use and simplicity lend it to advertising, as well as editorial design. Its use in both of these fields has helped propel it to success. It has been one of the most used fonts in the 100 years since its introduction. Its popularity prompted other designers to create similar fonts, and it's one of the most popular fonts in the world to this day.
The font's geometric forms and clean lines inspired a whole generation of artists. Shepard Fairey and Jenny Holzer, both feminist artists, have employed it in their work. In the 1960s and 1970s it was the font of choice for art of political protest, as it was seen to represent the ideals of modernism and progress.
In the 1980s, typographers began use Futura to set type in digital format and for phototypesetting. Futura's letterforms altered in certain cases. Typography could alter the size or shape of letters. This resulted in a variety of errors and distortions that were often difficult or impossible to fix. This was especially the case when incorporating ligatures, which required precise adjustments to the heights of specific characters.
Vogue
When Madonna sings, "Come on, vogue, let your body move to the music" she isn't just promoting her smash single but also a style of dance that has become a part of pop culture. For many people it is a way to express a sense of identity and freedom. For others, it's an act of rebellion against social norms and empowering marginalized communities. Voguing is deeply intertwined with fashion, music, and subcultures and has been influenced by the styles of dance and beauty movements from all over the globe.
Since its first edition in 1892, Vogue has been at the forefront of fashion and has established itself as an international authority on innovative images, excellent journalism, and discovering new talent. The magazine's coverage embraces diversity and inclusivity and is an iconic brand within the fashion industry. Vogue is now a multiplatform magazine that views the world from the perspective of fashion.
Vogue is published by Conde Nast and covers style news from the world of haute couture fashion, beauty and culture, as well as living. Anna Wintour is the current editor-in-chief of American Vogue. Other international editors include Emmanuelle Alt, Franca Sozzani, Alexandra Shulman and Aliona Dóletskaya. In addition to Vogue the company also publishes Teen Vogue, a version for teenage girls, in the United States. South Korea and Australia both publish Vogue magazines. Vogue Patterns is a line of women's home sewing patterns that is owned by the company.
The magazine was founded in 1892 and initially focused on high society and ritual life. It first began as a weekly publication, then a month-to-month publication and then an annual in the year 1909. Conde Nast bought the magazine in 1916 and transformed it into a renowned fashion bible for women.
The Vogue of today is aware of its place in the world and keeps its audience engaged with articles that explore the political climate and social issues that are of interest to the reader. British Vogue, for example has featured NHS workers on the cover of their magazine during the 2022 pandemic.
Yale digital humanists and researchers are diving into the Vogue's rich electronic archive using a program dubbed Bookworm, which is similar to Google Ngrams. It compares words like "frock" or "dress" used in the magazine throughout time and by various editors. The results allow researchers to examine the ways the norms of society and ideas have changed with the changing usage of vocabulary.
Studio
Stovax Studio stoves are freestanding models that can provide the same performance of inset wood-burning fires, but in a standalone style. This stunning range features widescreen flames that can be enhanced by a variety of styles and frames to create modern living space accents. All models come with Stovax’s highly-technologically advanced Cleanburn combustion system, which aims three types of air to the glass fronted fireplace. This allows for greater efficiency in heating, outstanding flame control, and widescreen views of flames.
Studio Air 1 is available as a hearth-mounted woodburning stove that can be mounted on a Studio Bench. Studio Air 2 is equipped with an air kit for external use that reduces the distance between combustibles and smoke Control Areas. Both models can be teamed with a range of efficient heat shields to reduce clearance requirements, thus allowing installation aspirations and creating an impressive design statement.