Abstract: The present invention relates to a parabolic shaped heater comprising a parabolically shaped lower wall structure enclosed by a horizontal heat collector panel, and wherein this enclosure defines a generally closed firebox for supporting fuel in the form of wood, coal and the like. Further, there is provided a hood that is suspended about an upper portion of the firebox and extends generally downwardly therearound, and is spaced outwardly therefrom such that air may be induced upwardly between the parabolic firebox and the hood, and over the heat collector panel so as to effectuate an efficient heat transferred between the firebox and the passing air. Finally, a central heat distributing system may be operatively associated with said hood for directing air therefrom to other parts of the structure housing said parabolic heater.