Fire at Will

Remote Firepits

This has to be a teenager's dream.  Press the remote from across the pool or patio, and VOILA! instant fire.

There's no disputing that fire items of any kind -- firepits, firebowls, fireplaces, you name it, -- are the among the hottest items in landscape design. They were among the top items desired by homeowners, according to a survey released earlier this year by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA).

FirebyDesign, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is manufacturing gas or propane fired modules that can be installed outdoors for an array of outdoor effects.  They look particularly spectacular when integrated into water features.  Ignition is by remote control, and the units are said to shut off automatically if high winds blow out the flame or if anyone should forget to turn off the fire features when they go inside.

Check out the videos on the FirebyDesign website.  These modules could fit in almost anywhere, and the effects are certainly unique.

(click on images -- all from FirebyDesign -- for larger view)