Industrially Designed Outdoor Heaters

The Solo Stove Tower Patio Heater Has a Functional Form

The Solo Stove Tower Patio Heater is a powerful piece of outdoor heating equipment for those looking to stay warm on cool evenings or extend the functionality of their patio into the colder months. The tower has a wood pellet-fueled functionality that's capable of pumping out more than 72,000BTUs of heat within a 10-foot radius for up to three-hours. The unit maintains a near-smokeless functionality and will produce minimal ash with use to make it great for those looking to avoid cleanups.

The Solo Stove Tower Patio Heater is constructed with an industrial design to give it a more modern feel; this includes hard angles and sharp lines to make it great for more urbanized outdoor areas. The heater holds up to 25-pounds of compressed wood pellets.

Industrial Design for Outdoor Equipment
The trend of incorporating industrial design can be applied to other outdoor equipment, like furniture, to create a more modern look and feel.
Sustainable and Smokeless Heating Technology
There is a growing trend towards sustainable heating technology that reduces smoke emissions and environmental impact, such as using wind or solar energy to power heaters.
Extended Outdoor Living Spaces
People are looking for ways to extend their living spaces to the outdoors and therefore there is opportunity for developing more functional and stylish outdoor heating equipment.

Who This Affects Most

Outdoor Furniture and Decor
The trend of incorporating industrial design can extend to other outdoor equipment, such as furniture pieces, decorations or accessories that are not only functional but stylish and modern looking.
Green Technology and Renewable Energy
The trend towards sustainable heating technology using renewable energy sources presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies seeking to create more environmentally-friendly outdoor heating equipment.
Hospitality and Event Rentals
Extended outdoor living spaces present a disruptive innovation opportunity for the hospitality and event rental industry to expand their offerings and cater to customers' desire for outdoor gatherings during colder months.
SCORE
5.5 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 71%
Activity 80%
Freshness 14%