Sauna Construction, Planning and Building

Date: 2025-04-01, 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.

Upon registration you will immediately  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

Construction Block self study webinars

1. Sauna Maintenance and Care - live webinar on 2025 02 25
2. Sauna Microclimate - comming
3. Understanding Sauna stoves - comming
4. Sauna Construction, Planning and Building

Bonus: Participation in the „Session of Q@A for sauna construction and maintainance“ on April 1, 7PM GMT.

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.