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Heating with style: A guide to specifying electric fireplaces

Electric fireplaces are becoming a popular alternative to traditional wood and gas models, though some designers remain hesitant due to outdated concerns about realism and performance. With advancements in flame technology, these fireplaces now offer eco-friendly, cost-effective solutions that don’t compromise on aesthetics or functionality.

Resource | 05/12/2024

Materials in fireplace design: Understanding the difference between non-combustible and heat-resistant materials

In modern Australian homes, fireplaces are a highly desired feature because of the natural fire element. It is this same fire element that necessitates careful specification of fire-resistant building materials when designing fireplace surrounds and enclosures. There is often confusion regarding the difference between “non-combustible” and “heat-resistant” materials in relation to the materials on, around or near a fireplace.

Resource | 26/04/2024

Sustainable flame: Why electric fires are the way of the future

Australian architects have declared a climate and biodiversity emergency. Globally, buildings and construction account for roughly 40 percent of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions, whilst also having a significant impact on our natural habitats. To secure the future of our planet, there needs to be a shift in the design, delivery and performance of the built environment.

Resource | 31/08/2023

Keeping the heat in: Selecting a gas fireplace for maximum efficiency and heating capacity

Fireplaces remain a popular feature of many households for the relaxing ambiance they create and the heating they provide. However, with increasing pressure to improve the energy efficiency of Australian homes, it is important to understand the key differences between “high-efficiency” gas fireplaces and traditional open fireplaces, especially in relation to heating capacity and output.

Resource | 14/06/2023

Blazing a trail: The shift from gas to electric fireplaces in the modern Australian home

Modern fireplaces have become the focal point of both indoor and outdoor environments, creating a warm, inviting space for family gatherings and social connection. As the market moves away from gas appliances, and with the emergence of highly-efficient solutions with ‘smart’ technological features and realistic flame patterns, the future of fireplaces may be electric.

Resource | 16/05/2022

Escea outdoor fireplace lookbook

All the backyard inspiration you need is here. Get inspired to step up your outdoor space with the Escea Outdoor Fireplace Lookbook. A curated collection of architecturally designed homes across New Zealand and Australia, all featuring an Escea outdoor gas or wood fire.

Resource | 21/03/2022

Fire the imagination: The benefits of modern electric fireplaces

Providing warmth, ambience and a mood of relaxation and calm, a fireplace can raise the character of any residential and commercial space. However, in many applications, wood-burning or gas fireplaces are simply not practical. With an electric fireplace, it is possible to utilise fire’s sensory properties to elevate the design of modern spaces.

Resource | 13/01/2022

The cleaner energy alternative: Specifying high-efficiency gas heating for Australian buildings

As the climate crisis worsens, the environmental impact of fossil fuels as energy sources for heating in Australian homes has come under the microscope. As the cleanest fossil fuels available, natural gas and LPG are not only more efficient than coal or oil power, they result in fewer emissions and air pollutants.

Resource | 13/01/2021

Energy to burn: A specifier's guide to wood heater regulation and compliance

The economic and environmental benefits of improved energy performance are changing the needs of homeowners. Specifiers are under increased pressure to identify heating solutions that meet modern design, efficiency and aesthetic requirements. Download this whitepaper to see how stringent efficiency and emissions requirements and current design trends change the way you specify wood heaters.

Resource | 09/08/2019

Build an inviting hearth in your home with Escea

As contemporary life becomes busier and more technology-driven, it can be difficult to find time for meaningful interaction with loved ones, even when living under the same roof. To learn how Escea gas fireplaces can reignite the social hub of your home and help create a space for intimate, face-to-face interaction, download this resource.

Resource | 07/11/2018

DaVinci Custom Fireplaces by Lopi

To find out more about DaVinci Custom Fireplaces, download this free brochure.

Resource | 14/09/2017

Why we must re-evaluate our approach to heating in modern design

Floor heating systems are an efficient and cost effective heating system for modern design to provide the maximum level of comfort without impacting aesthetics. Click to read more.

Resource | 04/04/2016

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