Sauna Construction, Planning and Building

Date: 2025-01-15, 21:00
Organizer : Lithuanian Bath Academy

Are you a sauna owner or maybe sauna master looking to elevate your expertise in sauna construction? Whether you're managing a commercial spa or enhancing a private retreat, this webinar is designed to equip you with practical knowledge and actionable insights to create or optimize saunas that truly stand out.

If you want to understand the quality conditions of a sauna, if you want to know the difference between a sauna and a drying room, if you want a stove that heats but does not burn, and if you want the steam to fog but not choke.

You will see an updated presentation highlighting the following:

• How to plan a comfortable sauna?
• What facilities are needed for a sauna?
• Indoor microclimate challenges (following on from Sauna Microclimate)
• Lungs - a key factor in steam room comfort
• Washing history, geography, trends and myths
• The nuances of plateau operation
• Main construction methods for family saunas
• Alternative sauna construction options - clay, butt-n-pass, straw, blocks, arbolite, etc.

Answers to other frequently asked questions

• What is the ideal size for a sauna?
• How many people should it accommodate?
• What are the key differences between public and private sauna designs?
• What type of wood is best for sauna construction?
• Can alternative materials like stone, concrete, or composites be used?
• Are there sustainable or eco-friendly materials for sauna construction?
• Can reclaimed wood or solar energy be used?
• How do different woods affect heat, aroma, and durability?
• How should a sauna be insulated for maximum heat retention?
• How important is ventilation, and how should it be designed?
• How do ventilation setups affect heat and humidity control?
• How can I build an energy-efficient sauna?
• What are the most efficient heating systems and insulation options?
• Is it necessary to seal the sauna walls
• Where can I save money when building a sauna?
• How can lighting enhance the sauna experience?
• How do you design seating for maximum comfort?
• What are the most important safety features to include?
• Are there building codes or regulations specific to sauna construction?
• What is the best layout for combining a sauna with other wellness facilities, like steam rooms or plunge pools?

Exclusive Insights and Expert Tips

This webinar goes beyond answering frequently asked questions – it’s packed with practical hints and insider secrets that only come from hands-on experience. Discover solutions and strategies that will save you time, money, and effort, such as:

• Cost-effective options for floor installation that ensure durability and comfort.
• The correct way to install sauna ceilings for optimal heat retention and safety.
• Nuances of constructing log saunas, including material selection and unique challenges.
• Precise placement of intake and exhaust vents to perfect airflow and ventilation.
• Essential safety considerations, including fireproofing, electrical wiring, hot water preparation

Who Should Attend?

Construction Block Seminars Schedule

1. Sauna Maintenance and Care: January 7, 9 PM (registration open)
2. Sauna Microclimate: January 8, 9 PM (bulk registration only)
3. Understanding Sauna stoves: January 14, 9 PM (bulk registration only)
4. Sauna Construction, Planning and Building: January 15, 9 PM (bulk registration only)
5. Bonus webinar "Sauna Plan Analysis": January 28, 9 PM (free for participants of all other webinars)

Important Note:These webinars are part of the "Sauna Construction Expert" and "Professional Sauna Master" study programs. The introductory topic "Sauna Operation Basics" is also required for the "Family Sauna Master" course.

Bonus: Participation in the January 28 webinar is only for participants for all other webinars.

Important!

• Time. The time for all „construction webinars“ is 9 PM EET (Vilnius and Helsinki time) or 7 PM GMT (London and Dublin time).
• Records. All webinars will be recorded. If you are unable to attend some of the them or would like to watch them again, the recording will be available after the event. 

Theme covered

• Sauna construction

  The theoretical theme consists of:

  •  Sauna construction: thick walled sauna- brick, logs, ceramics.
  • Thin walled sauna- carcass, girder, tilt.
  • Bath benches and their installation.
  • Sauna planning and ergonomics.
  • Fire-security: baths fire causes, actions in case of fire, correct sauna heating.

  This theme has additional information available only to logged in users.

Rimas Kavaliauskas, President of International Bath Academy, international educator.

„With over 200 saunas designed and 20 built firsthand, I bring a wealth of experience that bridges traditional techniques with modern innovation. This webinar offers a rare opportunity to learn from real-world successes (and lessons) in sauna construction, tailored specifically for sauna enthusiasts and professionals“
Rimas Kavaliauskas.

At the begining we reserve participation to our students that have approved one of the following themes: „Basic principles of good sauna“ or „Healthy steam bath procedure“. If you are not certan if you have these approved - you can check it at your „activity zone“.

Time. The time for all „construction webinars“ is 9PM EET (Vilnius and Helsinki time) or 7PM GMT.

Platform. Participants will be prpvided to the link to our trusted webinar platform, which works on every mobile and PC (no instalation or app is needed)

Credit for training topics. After participating you will be presented with the recording of the webinar. You will also get access to you personal questionaire where you will answer questions about this topic.

39€

Important bonus - students that have theme „Basic principles of a good sauna“ approved get 40 loyalty points after participation in this webinar. Points can be used for registration in our future seminars. 40 points equal to 10€ reduction in price.