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WIRED gets hot and bothered with the finest in incendiary design
This fully scalable heating system has been designed in conjunction with Philippe Starck. It centres around a supremely efficient wood-burning cube that produces 150 times less dust than an open fireplace. Flank either side with a stone-filled box -- the rocks absorb heat and act like a radiator long after the fire has gone out -- and add in a seat or a log store to create your own wall of warm. £poa (ordering now) speeta.com
Made in South Africa, this provides safe, smokeless cooking in areas where respiratory diseases, caused by inhaling solid-fuel smoke, kill more than malaria does. Efficient, lightweight and safe to move, even during cooking, it has a combustion efficiency of 96.7 per cent. This means that harmful gasses are burned before release. £90 anevay.co.uk
Striking design doesn't come more literal. These matchboxes, designed by Shane Schneck and Clara von Zweigbergk, shift the focus away from ads and logos, and on to the strike pad where each box is decorated with an intricate pattern of red phosphorous ink. £3 per box shaneschneck.com
To improve the heat distribution and efficiency of a wood-burning stove, this anodised fan uses Peltier technology to turn the heat generated from the stove into electricity to power the fan. Once turning, it requires a temperature of 45°C to work. The blades push warm air and help to heat more space per kW of energy. £85valiantfireside.com
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