Redefining Sustainable Warmth
VUURS
Client
Vuurs
Design
Tjep.
Design team
Frank Tjepkema, Mathijs Barentsen
Year
2018
Among the cleanest and most efficient heaters worldwide.
Tjep. collaborated with Vuurs, a Dutch startup founded by Bram Opdam, to design the exterior of Vuurs I, an eco-friendly wood stove. Named after the Dutch word for fire—"vuur".
Vuurs achieves over 90% efficiency with emissions well below global standards, making it one of the world’s cleanest heaters. Powered by Yocoon combustion technology, it uses a two-stage process: primary combustion at 400°C and secondary combustion at 1200°C with optimized oxygen infusion. This ensures minimal emissions and efficient heat storage in its concrete composite envelope for lasting warmth.
Elegance and technology for sustainable warmth at home
Frank Tjepkema, lead designer, notes: “Elevated on four legs, Vuurs I feels light and prevents heat loss. Its V-shaped window reflects the innovative combustion chamber, blending form and function.” Vuurs’ founder, Bram Opdam, adds: “With a single-button operation and IoT integration for optimal efficiency, Vuurs modernizes the wood stove experience.”