Well, if you want to compare it with the most modern Western "fireplace" you'd have to look at something like this : https://www.fischer-heiztechnik.de/de/Schei

Well, if you want to compare it with the most modern Western "fireplace" you'd have to look at something like this : https://www.fischer-heiztechnik.de/de/Scheitholzkessel-tx.html https://www.fischer-heiztechnik.de/de/Scheitholzkessel-tx.ht... I'd say it's a little more advanced as it removes almost all energy from the wood and works with modern central heating systems ;)