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Wood-fired outdoor sauna in Douglas fir

An outdoor sauna for a small garden. Douglas and aspen, wood-fired, compact in build. Compact in build, so it fits a small garden.

Material finish

The sauna is built as one system: structure, benches, stove and lighting were designed together, not added afterwards.

Douglas fir outside, which greys evenly when left untreated. Thermally treated aspen inside: stable at high temperatures and never too hot to touch.

The stove is wood-fired, around 5 kW. Firing it and building temperature takes time; that slow rhythm is part of the use.

The footprint is 2.00 × 1.60 m, compact enough for a small garden. The benches are built from aspen slats and carry part of the structure. The lighting is indirect and follows the lines of the interior.

Craft

How it is made

Technology

Integration Options

Integrated lighting + Remote
Integrated lighting + Remote
Integrated lighting + Remote
Electrics (Power outlet + light switch)
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