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The contribution focuses on the issue of realization of stoves in energy passive houses. In the context of building airtightness, implementation of the stove is considered as a significantly weak element in the construction of energy efficient buildings. Conventional stoves and fireplaces disrupt the airtightness of the building envelope. The paper describes suitable types of stoves, materials of fireplace insert, types of fuel and connection possibilities to the heating system. The attention is paid to meeting th...