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# Boomerang-Shaped Fireplaces
The EcoSmart Zeta is Perfect for Eco-Friendly Indoor Fires

By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-01-09 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecosmart-zeta-fireplace
References: [blog.2modern](http://blog.2modern.com/2009/01/ecosmart-firepl.html) & [ecosmartfire](http://www.ecosmartfire.com/CAN/EN/Home)

This [boomerang-shaped fireplace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireplace-designs) is the EcoSmart [Zeta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar), which, appropriately enough, comes from Australia. It’s designed by John Dimopoulos, the director of Geoform, Design & Architects Firm in Sydney, and is a flue-free fireplace that is fueled by denatured ethanol.

Unlike most traditional fireplaces, the EcoSmart Zeta hardly requires any maintenance and burns cleanly using a renewable modern energy source.

**Implications** - Most modern residences don't have fireplaces, but many condo- and apartment-dwellers want to mimic the romance of a fireplace in a more environmentally friendly way. [Portable fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireplace-accessories) made with "green" touches such as ethanol fuel let consumers enjoy the beauty of a fireplace without increasing their impact on the environment.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 57% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Flue-free Fireplaces:** Opportunity to develop more flue-free fireplaces that use renewable energy sources like denatured ethanol for eco-friendly indoor fires.
- **Portable Fireplaces:** Potential to create portable fireplaces with ethanol fuel that allow condo- and apartment-dwellers to enjoy the beauty of a fireplace without a traditional setup.
- **Environmentally Friendly Fireplaces:** Chance to design fireplaces that prioritize clean burning and low maintenance to reduce the environmental impact and meet the desires of modern consumers.

### Where This Applies

- **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can explore designing flue-free and portable fireplaces that fit into a variety of interior design styles.
- **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy companies can innovate denatured ethanol fuel solutions for fireplaces to offer sustainable heating options for consumers.
- **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can consider incorporating environmentally friendly fireplaces into new residential and commercial buildings to attract eco-conscious buyers and tenants.

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