# Simple Wood-Burning Barbecues The BBQ by The Federal Updates the Classic Urban Fire Pit By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-by-the-federal References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/BBQ/6810551) & [thefederal.co](http://www.thefederal.co) The BBQ by The Federal, a design studio based in Ottawa, Canada, is inspired by the urban fire pit often spotted in the wilderness. The modernized version boasts a sleek and simple silhouette. A neater unit overall, it condenses the typical fire pit while adding a bottom shelf to conveniently store wooden logs for later. Made out of [birch plywood, concrete and stainless steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-stainlesssteel), the BBQ by The Federal is perfect for the home or cottage. Bringing an [authentic outdoor experience into people's backyard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-firepit), it is as safe as it is good-looking. The wood is sealed with a flame retardant coating, the concrete frame acts as an anchor for the steel basket that allows airflow out the side holes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modernized Fire Pit Designs:** With the increasing demand for outdoor living spaces, modernized fire pit designs like The Federal's BBQ present an opportunity for designers to innovate in this space. - **Sustainable Grilling Solutions:** Incorporating sustainable materials like birch plywood and concrete into grilling equipment like The Federal BBQ can become a trend and create a new market for environmentally friendly outdoor gear. - **Backyard Camping Experience:** As people continue to spend more time at home, products like The Federal BBQ that bring elements of the camping experience to the backyard could become a popular trend in outdoor entertainment. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Recreation Equipment:** The Federal's BBQ design showcases the possibility for modernized and more compact outdoor fire pit designs in the outdoor recreation equipment industry. - **Home Improvement Retail:** Retailers in the home improvement industry could benefit from offering sustainable and stylish outdoor grilling equipment like The Federal's BBQ to appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Landscape Design:** Incorporating outdoor fire pits like The Federal's BBQ can become a popular trend in landscape design as homeowners look to create outdoor living spaces that are functional and aesthetically pleasing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flatpack Campsite Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-fire-pit.md) - [Grill-Compatible Fire Pit Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-pit-kit.md) - [Portable Smokeless Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bondstove-fire-pit.md) - [Cooking-Friendly Outdoor Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regg-surprise.md) - [Portable Fire Pit Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-pit-stand.md) - [Three-in-One Camping Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billie-pit.md) - [Portable Suitcase-Style Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuanye-folding-barbecue.md) - [Foldable Fire Pit Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firebase.md) - [Suitcase-Style Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2q-kit.md)