Even if I live in that corner of globe where fireplaces aren’t common at all, I have a small fireplace kinda structure designed in my living room. Though it doesn’t burn wood or any other substance, I have concealed two small yellow and red colored low intensity bulbs to give it a warm glow. But for those who are based in cold regions, fireplaces are necessity. But again they have always been in controversies against environment as tons of wood is burned every year to warm up dens housing them. However Finnish company Tulikivi has a solution to this eco dilemma too with its soapstone fireplaces. So along with generating warmth and adding elegance to your interiors, you can now hoist a green flag over it too for its fuel efficient fire places. Soapstone is estimated to have better thermal conductivity compared to other materials and it is this characteristic that enables balanced and rapid warming throughout the soapstone structure. The Tulikivi fireplaces also emits heat evenly over the whole room, which remains pleasantly warm for a long time and does not burn the air leaving it dry and stuffy. On the contrary, the air will remain fresh. Because these eco-friendly fire-places are not short-tempered and fiery, you can even lean against the side of the fireplace and tap your fingers on it. This is how radiant heat differs favorably from the harsh convection heat from a traditional stove. In addition to that, Tulikivi’s fireplaces are also recognized by the Finnish Allergy and Asthma Federation, and have earned point for a LEED certification. It does render the nostalgic scent of a wood-burning too! Via IGreenspot
