Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
A wood-burning fireplace inside a tight, high-performance home requires careful control of air. Without proper makeup air, you risk negative pressure, backdrafting, and smoke issues. So this system is fully self-contained, pulling in outside air to keep the home balanced while the fire burns.
And despite all that complexity…
The goal was simplicity.
This fireplace isn’t about heat.
It’s about creating a place people gather.
A quiet anchor in a space designed to be lived in.
That balance between performance and emotion is what defines this home.
Explore the Home
This home is currently offered at $12.25M
45whiteoak.com
Episode Breakdown
Fireplace Design and Initial Challenges (0:09)
Reframing the Floor and Ceiling Beams (1:51)
High Performance and Makeup Air System (3:39)
Combustible Materials and Installation Details (5:07)
Emotional and Design Aspects of the Fireplace (6:41)
Watch 10hrs of this fireplace burning
youtu.be/UK_sP1IW4uM
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A wood-burning fireplace inside a tight, high-performance home requires careful control of air. Without proper makeup air, you risk negative pressure, backdrafting, and smoke issues. So this system is fully self-contained, pulling in outside air to keep the home balanced while the fire burns.
And despite all that complexity…
The goal was simplicity.
This fireplace isn’t about heat.
It’s about creating a place people gather.
A quiet anchor in a space designed to be lived in.
That balance between performance and emotion is what defines this home.
Explore the Home
This home is currently offered at $12.25M
45whiteoak.com
Episode Breakdown
Fireplace Design and Initial Challenges (0:09)
Reframing the Floor and Ceiling Beams (1:51)
High Performance and Makeup Air System (3:39)
Combustible Materials and Installation Details (5:07)
Emotional and Design Aspects of the Fireplace (6:41)
Watch 10hrs of this fireplace burning
youtu.be/UK_sP1IW4uM
Thinking about building a custom home?
The most important work happens before construction ever starts.
If you're planning a high-end custom home, start here: nsbuilders.com
Builders & Contractors
Join the Modern Craftsman newsletter where we break down the systems, business strategies, and building methods behind projects like this. modern-craftsman.kit.com/1cc009f591
Learn More About NS Builders
nsbuilders.com
instagram.com/nsbuilders
instagram.com/nickschiffer
Produced by
Motif Media
motifmedia.com
#nsbuilders
#nickschiffer
#architecture
#customhomes
#45whiteoak
