{"id":23006,"date":"2026-04-02T15:14:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T19:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/?p=23006"},"modified":"2026-04-02T15:14:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T19:14:37","slug":"in-harmony-with-nature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/en\/inspirations\/echo\/in-harmony-with-nature\/","title":{"rendered":"In harmony with nature"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Showcasing an <a href=\"https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/en\/products\/stuv-16\/\">s16-cube 58<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>[1] Tell us about your project.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Forest Shelter project follows a sustainable architectural approach, rooted in the landscape and guided by the use of natural materials. The space was designed as a seamless extension of the outdoors. Materials, light, and textures fully contribute to the experience of the place. The use of hempcrete and lime finishes is a strong demonstration that it is possible to create buildings whose materials, beyond their performance, actively contribute to carbon storage.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source type=\"image\/jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DuChanvre-1-768x1024.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23000 size-large alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DuChanvre-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>[2] How did you feel the first time you lit a fire in your new stove?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An immediate sense of calm and balance. The fire brought the space to life, highlighting the texture of the finishes and enhancing the cozy, refuge-like atmosphere we aimed to create. It was simple, intimate, and deeply comforting all at once.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source type=\"image\/jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DuChanvre-4-768x1024.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22999 size-large alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DuChanvre-4-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>[3] What do you enjoy most about this stove\u2014something you hadn\u2019t anticipated?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The quality of the fire\u2019s presence. Beyond its thermal performance, what surprised us most was how the stove inhabits the space: the light, the rhythm of the flames, and the gentle warmth all transform the perception of the space throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source type=\"image\/jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DuChanvre-3-768x1024.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23001 size-large alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DuChanvre-3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DuChanvre-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DuChanvre-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DuChanvre-3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DuChanvre-3-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DuChanvre-3-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/picture><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>[4] How do you find your space now compared to before th<\/strong><strong>e installation?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From the very design of the Forest Shelter, the stove asserted itself as a structuring element of the project. The chimney extends the vertical movement of the vaulted ceiling, emphasizing its height and clarifying the perception of the volume. A natural focal point, it contributes to both the spatial quality and the daily functioning of the space.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source type=\"image\/jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DuChanvre-7-feu-768x1024.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-23002 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DuChanvre-7-feu-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DuChanvre-7-feu-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DuChanvre-7-feu-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DuChanvre-7-feu-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DuChanvre-7-feu-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DuChanvre-7-feu-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/picture><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW53919738 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53919738 BCX0\">About Echo series<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW26653239 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26653239 BCX0\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/stuvamerica.com\/en\/inspirations\/echo\/\">Echo series<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26653239 BCX0\">showcases<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26653239 BCX0\">\u00a0the thoughtful decision-making process that echoes through time. A wood stove or fireplace, carefully chosen, embodies this resonance \u2013 an object that, beyond its function, leaves a lasting and unique imprint on the space it inhabits.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Showcasing an s16-cube 58 &nbsp; [1] Tell us about your project. The Forest Shelter project follows a sustainable architectural approach, rooted in the landscape and guided by the use of natural materials. The space was designed as a seamless extension of the outdoors. Materials, light, and textures fully contribute to the experience of the place. 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