Contemporary Wood Burners
Wood stoves might appear the same on the outside but closer inspection reveals some significant changes to increase efficiency and clean air emissions. This is a good thing for homeowners.
Traditional open combustion fires release carcinogenic particles into the air. If you upgrade to an Ecodesign and Defra exempt wood stove you can stay clear of these harmful particles altogether.
Futura
The Stovax Futura 5 woodburning and multifuel stove is an Eco-design Plus certified, DEFRA exempt for Smoke Control Areas stove. It features a large expansive viewing window and elegant stainless steel air controls. This modern design is perfect for both traditional and modern homes. It also comes with a state of the art convector heat system, which includes heat shields that maximize the amount of heat reflected back into the room as well as a minimal distance to combustibles to ensure maximum efficiency.
The name "Futura" refers to its geometric sans-serif shapes and low-contrast strokes, even widths. The font was designed by Paul Renner, and first released commercially in 1927. It was an immediate success and soon found its way into magazines, newspapers and books, and also on posters and the logos of a variety of major corporations.
Like all fonts, Futura has evolved over the years as typographic styles have changed. The spacing and shape of the letters have changed over time however the overall design remains the same. The font has also been adapted to work well with different languages. The addition of the Latin alphabet made this font more flexible. Since then, many type foundries have revised and updated the design.
Futura is a font that has been inspired by the Art Deco style. Futura's clean lines and simple lines make it easy to read. The retro-futuristic style is reflected by its use in 2001: A Space Odyssey and the inscription placed on the moon by the Apollo 11 astronauts.
Its ease of use and simplicity lend itself to advertising, as well as editorial design. Its use in these two fields has contributed to its success. It has become one the most popular fonts in the 100 years since its introduction. The popularity of the font inspired other designers to create similar fonts and it's still among the most widely used in the world to this day.
The font's geometric shapes and clean lines inspired a generation of artists. Shepard Fairey and Jenny Holzer both feminist artists have used it in their work. In the 1960s and 1970s it was the font of choice for political protest art and was believed as a symbol of progress and modernism.
In british wood burning stoves started using Futura for phototypesetting and digital typesetting. Futura's letterforms became distorted in some cases. It was also commonplace to use typesetting to alter the shape of a letter or to alter its size. This caused a lot of errors and distortions that were sometimes difficult to rectify. This was particularly the case when ligatures were added, as these required a very precise adjustment to the height of specific characters.
Vogue
Madonna's song "Come on vogue, Let your body dance to music" isn't just a promotion of her top-selling single, but also of a dance form that has become ingrained in pop culture. For many, voguing is an expression of self-identity and freedom. For others, it's a way of defying societal norms and empowering communities that are marginalized. Voguing is deeply entwined with subcultures as well as fashion and music. It has gotten its inspiration from dance and beauty movements from all over the world.
Since its debut which was published in 1892, Vogue has been at the forefront of fashion and has established itself as a global authority on groundbreaking images, outstanding journalism, and identifying new talent. The magazine's coverage embraces diversity and inclusivity and is an iconic brand within the fashion industry. Today, Vogue has expanded to become a multi-platform publication that explores the world through the lens of fashion.
Vogue is published by Conde Nast and covers style news in the areas of haute couture fashion beauty, culture, and living. The current international editors-in-chief are American Vogue's Anna Wintour, Emmanuelle Alt (French Vogue), Franca Sozzani (Italian Vogue), Alexandra Shulman (British Vogue) and Aliona Doletskaya (Russian Vogue). In addition to Vogue the company also publishes Teen Vogue, a version for teenage girls, in the United States. South Korea and Australia also publish the Vogue magazine. The company also owns Vogue Patterns, a line of sewing patterns designed for home use by women.
Founded in 1892 the magazine initially focused on high society and ritual life. It was later transformed into a weekly newspaper, and later a monthly publication before becoming an annual in 1909. Conde Nast bought the magazine in 1916 and transformed it into an influential fashion bible for women.
The Vogue of today is aware of its place in the world and keeps its readers interested with articles that discuss the current political climate and social issues that are important to the reader. For example, British Vogue included NHS workers on its cover during the pandemic that hit in 2022.
Yale digital humanists are looking at Vogue's rich digital archive with a program similar to Google Ngrams called Bookworm. It examines the usage of words such as "frock" and "dress" in the magazine over time and under different editors. The results allow researchers track the shifts in cultural norms and ideas by studying the evolution of vocabulary.
Studio
Stovax Studio stoves are freestanding models that provide the benefits of inset wood burning stoves however in a stand-alone style. This stunning range features widescreen flames that can be combined with a variety frames and styling options for modern living space accents. All models are equipped with Stovax's technically advanced Cleanburn combustion systems, which direct three types of air into the glass fronted firebox to deliver superior heating efficiencies, exceptional flame control, and stunning widescreen views of the flames.
The Studio Air 1 freestanding woodburning stove is available with a hearth mount or mounted on a Studio Bench and the Studio Air 2 offers a specially designed air kit for external use to reduce the minimum distances to combustibles for use in Smoke Control Areas. Both models can be paired with a variety of heat shields that are efficient to decrease clearance requirements and make a dramatic style statement.