Contemporary Wood Burners
Wood stoves may look much the same on the outside, but closer inspection reveals some significant changes to increase efficiency and reduce emissions of pollutants. This is a good thing for homeowners.
Traditional open fires release carcinogenic particles into the atmosphere. Upgrade to an Ecodesign or Defra exempted wood stove so that you can avoid harmful particles.
wood burning stove for shed and woodburning stove is DEFRA exempt from Smoke Control Areas, Eco-design Plus ready. The stove has a large viewing window with elegant stainless steel air control. This modern design is ideal for modern and traditional homes as well. It also has a state-of-the art convector heating system that incorporates heat shields to maximize the amount of heat that is directed back into the room, and a short distance to combustibles, ensuring maximum efficiency.
The name "Futura" refers to its geometric sans-serif forms and low-contrast strokes, even widths. The font was developed by Paul Renner and released commercially in 1927. It became a massive hit and soon found its way into newspapers, magazines and books, and also on posters and logos of many large corporations.
Futura like all fonts has changed with the evolution of typographic styles. The spacing and shape of the letters have changed over time however the overall design remains the same. The font was also adapted to suit various languages. The addition of the Latin alphabet made it more flexible. Since then, a number of type foundries have redrawn and updated the design.
While many modern fonts are inspired by Art Deco designs, Futura is an excellent example of a design that has a positive influence on the future. Its simple lines and sharp edges make it easy to read and easy to look at. its retro-futuristic style is evident in the fact that it was used in 2001: A Space Odyssey as well as for the plaque left by the Apollo 11 astronauts on the moon.
Its simplicity and readability made it suitable for both editorial and advertising design. Its use in these two areas contributed to its popularity. In the past century since its release it has become one of the most well-known fonts ever created. Its popularity inspired other designers to create similar fonts and it's one of the most used fonts around the globe to this day.
The font's clean lines and geometric forms have inspired a new generation of artists. Shepard Fairey and Jenny Holzer both feminist artists have used it in their art. In the 1960s and 1970s, it was the medium of choice for political protest art, as it was seen to embody the idea of progress and modernism.
In the 1980s, typographers began utilize Futura to set type in digital format and for phototypesetting. Due to this, the letters of Futura were distorted and disjointed in certain instances. It was also typical to use typesetting to alter the shape of a letter or change its size. This led to a number of errors and distortions that were sometimes difficult to rectify. This was particularly the case when ligatures were used because they 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 only a marketing campaign for her smash hit single, but also of an art form of dance that has become ingrained in pop culture. Voguing is a method of expression for a lot of people. Others use it to defy social norms and empower communities that are marginalized. Voguing is deeply entwined with music, fashion, and subcultures and has been influenced by styles of dance and beauty movements all over the globe.
Since its first edition that was published in 1892 Vogue has been at the forefront of fashion and has established itself as an international expert on cutting-edge images, excellent journalism, and identifying new talent. The magazine has embraced diversity and inclusivity with its coverage and remains an iconic name in the world of fashion. Vogue is now a multi-platform publication that looks at the world from the perspective of fashion.
Conde Nast publishes Vogue, which is a magazine that covers fashion news and stories on haute couture beauty and fashion as also culture and 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 also publish a Vogue magazine. The company also owns Vogue Patterns, a line of sewing patterns designed for home use by women.
In 1892, the magazine originally focused on fashion for high society and the formal side of life. It then became an aperiodical newspaper and it was a monthly publication until it became an annual in 1909. Conde Nast bought the magazine in 1916, and transformed it into a 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 as well as social issues that are important to readers. British Vogue, for example, featured NHS workers on the cover of their magazine during the pandemic of 2022.
Yale digital humanists and researchers are diving into the Vogue's rich electronic archive using a program called Bookworm, which is similar to Google Ngrams. It compares words such as "frock" or "dress" used in the magazine across time and by different editors. The results let researchers follow the shifts in cultural norms and ideas through the changing vocabulary.
Studio
Stovax Studio stoves are freestanding models that can provide the same performance of inset wood-burning fires however in a stand-alone style. This stunning range is designed with attractive widescreen flame visuals that can be complemented with a variety of styles and frames to create a modern living space design. All models are supplied with Stovax's highly advanced Cleanburn combustion systems, which direct three kinds of air into the glass-fronted firebox to deliver the highest efficiency in heating, outstanding flame control, and stunning widescreen views of the flames.
Studio Air 1 is available as a hearth-mounted woodburning fireplace or can be installed on a Studio Bench. Studio Air 2 comes with an air kit for external use that reduces the distance between combustibles and smoke Control Areas. Both models can be used with a variety of heat shields that are efficient in reducing clearance requirements and create a dramatic style statement.