# Minimalist Eco-Stoves The Vuurs Stove Uses The Heat it Generates to Power Modern Technology By Justin Lam | Published 2018-03-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vuurs-stove References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/03/16/tjep-wood-burning-stove-vuurs/) & [tjep](http://www.tjep.com/projects/works/products/vuurs) The Tjep designed Vuurs stove is a contemporary stove that comes from a range of environmentally wood burners. Commissioned by Vuurs, a Dutch start-up founded by Bram Opdam, and designed by Tjep, the unique wood burner is a minimalist expression of a rustic home appliance that also happens to be environmentally friendly. When designing the Vuurs stove Tjep looked at the shape of traditional stoves and then stripped it down to nothing but its bare elements. Instead of using traditional dark palettes the [minimalist stove](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-home-camp-burner) utilize a light color palette, combining shades of soft grey and off-white. While the stove is visually striking the true appeal of the stove lies in its innovation. The stove is equipped with [Internet of Things technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ods) allow it to track heating data and even charge mobile devices by [converting the thermal energy into electricity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-oven). The heat generated from the Vuurs stove can also establish a Wi-Fi connection for the stove to communicate with the Vuurs server and allows for the company to draw analytics from the stove. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Iot-enabled Stoves:** The integration of IoT into stoves can provide opportunities for tracking heating data and converting thermal energy into electricity. - **Minimalist Home Appliances:** Consumers are gravitating towards sleek, minimalist designs in household appliances. - **Eco-friendly Wood Burners:** Sustainability remains a trend in the wood-burning stove industry, with more companies designing environmentally-friendly stoves with advanced features. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliances:** Companies in the home appliances industry can explore innovative designs and features, like the integration of IoT and sustainable materials. - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy companies can capitalize on the trend of developing eco-friendly, high-tech wood burners that are able to convert thermal energy into electricity. - **Internet of Things:** The incorporation of IoT in home appliances such as stoves is an emerging trend with opportunities for data tracking and sustainability features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Outdoor Stove Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-box.md) - [Mid-Century-Inspired Wood-Burning Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodburning-appliance.md) - [Moder Stove Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moder-stove.md) - [Collapsible Wood-Burning Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leikki-camping-stove.md) - [Stovetop-Friendly Oven Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-oven-concept.md) - [Charitable Flat-Packed Cooking Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-for-life.md) - [Invisible Outdoor Kitchen Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igt-phantom-stove.md) - [Multi-Modal Folding Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-stove.md) - [Mini Smoke-Free Camper Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biolite-ecozoom-dura.md)