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Tax Credits for Wittus Products The thermal efficiency of the following Wittus - Fire by Design Woodburning stoves have been determined to be greater than 75% and comply with the tax credit guidance published by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on June 1, 2009 (Notice 2009-53). Therefore their purchase and installation costs can qualify for the 30% tax credit up to a maximum of $1,500 that were authorized for biomass-burning home heating stoves by the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Wittus qualifying models: Askja, Athene, Avanti, Cubic, Elbrus, Etna, Fineline, Heckla, Hera, Meru, Saba, Shaker, Softline, Stromboli, Trendline, Troja, Vesuv, Zeus.
Bent Falk Event A meet-and-greet was held on May 29, 2009 to introduce our new Wittus Klassic wood burning stove designed by the Danish architect Bent Falk. For more info and pictures	New Products: Wow! That is the reaction to the new Cubic series of amazing and unique wood burning fireplace/stoves. Seven different models to choose from, the designer Danish architect Anders Nørgaard has created a truly new generation of fireplaces. The new Elite Ventless Fireplace is slim and sleek and easy to install right on the wall. Check out all the Ventless Gas fireplaces. The new Askja stove - slim and oval in shape comes in gray steel, sandstone (as shown), and a natural stone. The Askja has a warming area above and a roomy drawer underneath for hearth supplies. New Electric Fireplaces - contemporary, easy to install and maintain. Four new exciting models - Uppingham, Witham, Ayston, and Allexton. Check them all out. The new Danish Modern H530 Insert transforms an ordinary, heat-stealing open fireplace into a highly efficient, natural heating source that serves as a focal gathering place for family and friends. Measures 28” wide, 21” high, and 20” deep with a large full-sized fire box so there is plenty of room for standard length logs. The LDF direct vent fireplaces are now available as see-through models! All 3 models - the 38", 42", and 52" models are now currently available. Truly a dramatic and decorative focal point for any room or rooms. Inspired by classic American Shaker furniture designs, check out the new Shaker stove designed by Antonio Citterio with Toan Nguyen. Winner of the prestigious reddot design and the Good Design awards in 2006. See the recent article in Also on display at the Hancock Shaker Village in Berkshire MA. The new Moon and Star Gelfire Pillars add dramatic lighting and charm to the garden area, the back yard, or to the entrance way.
Heating with Wood Article In the Oct. 2008 Hersam Acorn Home Monthly, Priscilla Whitley interviews Niels Wittus about Wood Heating and to "reduce cost, increase beauty". Article
Smokin' Hot Article Check out the Garden Design August 2008 article on the Phoenix Grill. As the author Lauren Grymes notes "The latest grills are downright sculptural." Hot Article
3 Platinum Adex Award Winners in 2008 Flatfire Gas Phoenix Grill Star Gelfire Pillar Winners of 2008 Platinum Adex Award for Design Excellence by The Design Journal Magazine. See below for more info, or go to www.adexawards.com and do a search on "wittus".
2008 HPBA Expo At this year's show in Atlanta, the Wittus - Fire by Design new future products brought an overwhelming response from the dealers and attendees. See pictures
Fire Power The Men's Health Living magazine describes the Wittus Phoenix grill as a raw reminder of our rustic forebears with a modern twist on the outdoor fire pit.
Armstrong House Project Wittus – Fire by Design is providing a Troja wood stove to the Armstrong House, the residence for a trained land steward. This project demonstrates how an existing, historical structure can be preserved while introducing a successful program of alternative technologies to "power" an off-the-grid residence, and it also brings expert practices of Land Conservancy to Pound Ridge.
Etna - a new Adex Award Winner Awarded the 2007 Platinum Adex Award for Design Excellence by The Design Journal Magazine, the Etna fireplace is a unique and impressive sculpture. See below for more info on Adex, or go to www.adexawards.com and do a search on "wittus".	Phoenix Grill seen on NBC Today Show On April 19, 2007 the Phoenix Grill appeared on the NBC Today Show segment "What's your BBQ personality?" with Chef Kathleen Daelemans. Click for article/video
Wittus Products at Hapuku Lodge in New Zealand A contemporary country lodge with a Troja in the lobby and including 5 luxury tree houses with Trendline 2s. More pictures	As shown in Esquire Magazine: "The sturdy Danes who build the WITTUS stoves make seeing the fire key to the design." "The Wittus stove flourishes today on the urban as well as western frontier - in SoHo lofts and Chicago industrial conversions, Fire Island cottages and Aspen condos." "Kathleen Turner has one. If the star of Body Heat doesn't know something about the caloric value of passion, then who does? What I wonder is, does she sit, on a fall evening, watching an apple pie brown and bubble in the top compartment of her stove, above the blaze?"
Interview with Niels Wittus Check out the Nov. 07 issue of BUILDERnews - re-inventing the fire
2007 ICFF Show in NYC The Wittus - Fire by Design booth at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair on May 19-22. Lots of enthusiasm - a great response from the industry! More pictures
2007 HPBA Expo Another exciting show and the Wittus - Fire by Design products made quite an impression on dealers and attendees. Selected again by Home & Garden TV (HGTV) to appear on Hot Grills Cool Patios Special. Slide show of pictures
2006 ICFF Show in NYC The Wittus - Fire by Design booth at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) on May 20-23. Great response and enthusiasm about all the new and exciting products. More pictures
2006 HPBA Expo An exciting show and the Wittus - Fire by Design booth was very well received by the dealers and attendees. Selected by Home & Garden TV (HGTV) to appear on Hot Grills Cool Patios Special. Slide show of pictures
A Video on Wood Burning Learn more about the unique quality and features of our Danish wood burning stoves - Watch the Video Also click for some helpful tips on wood burning.	Other Articles ..... Architectural Digest (NE Treasure) - June 2009 NY House (Great Room Revisited) - June 2009 Hearth & Home (Strategic Moves) - Mar. 2009 Hearth & Home (Sky's the Limit) - Feb. 2009 Azure (Hot Stuff) - Jan./Feb. 2009 Sierra Heritage Mag.(Putting on the Heat) Jan.09 Globe and Mail (Burn, baby, burn) - Nov. 2008 BUILDERnews - (Heat Wave) - October 2008 Home Monthly (Heating with wood) - Oct. 2008 Garden Design (Somethin' Hot) - August 2008 Men's Health Living - Winter/Spring 2008 Patio & Hearth (Women of the Hearth) - 3-4/08 BUILDERnews - November 2007 NY Times House&Home - October 2007 Men's Journal - September 2007 HGTV (Hot Grills & Cool Patios) - July 2007 Metropolis - June 2007 MSNBC - April 2007 This Old House - Dec. 2006 Azure (Heat of the Moment) - Nov./Dec. 2006 Metropolitan Home - Nov. 2006 Wall Street Journal (Weekend) - 10/27/06 Creative Real Estate Lifestyles - Sept. 2006 Food & Life Arizona - Sept. 2006 Design Week (Get Grilling) - July 2006 Home Appliance - Summer 2006 NY Times Style Magazine - Spring 2006 US Business Review on HPBA - April 2006 Hearth & Home - New Products - March 2006 Alternative Energy Retailer - Feb. 2006 NY Times - Escapes, Fireplace Modern - 11/4/05 Kiplinger's Magazine - Rewards, Satisfy your Burning Desire - Oct. 2005
Fireplace Design Sourcebook Check out the new "The Fireplace Design Sourcebook" by Melissa Cardona. Wittus fireplace/stoves are showcased in inspiring contemporary room settings.
Adex Awards The Design Journal Magazine, a professional publication for architects and designers, awarded its coveted 2006 top Platinum Adex Award for Design Excellence to our new Sueno gas stove, the 2006 Gold Adex Award for our Gelfire Bowls, and the 2005 top Platinum Adex Award to our new rotating Trendline 2 woodburning stove. For more info, go to www.adexawards.com and do a search on "wittus".

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