Design for shared use
Agree usable seating and circulation before external dimensions. Frequent door opening, glass area and room volume affect heater selection. Allow access to controls, service panels and removable bench sections; discuss opening hours and staff cleaning routines in the brief.
How does a commercial sauna differ from a home cabin?
Specify peak simultaneous occupancy and daily opening hours separately. Frequent door opening and extended operation change the duty expected of the heater and controls. Ask for a model approved by its manufacturer for the intended commercial use; selecting by advertised seat count alone is not enough.
Local production, planned installation
Arctic Bear Wellness and Five Elements develop sauna projects with an Indonesian team and locally sourced materials where specified. Our aim is European-quality workmanship, supported by Russian sauna-building methods. Manufacture and installation across Indonesia are planned within two months; the agreed design, site readiness and any special-order materials determine the project schedule.
A structure beneath the timber
Our custom sauna construction uses a metal frame, rock wool insulation and an aluminium vapour-control layer behind the interior lining. The assembly is designed as a complete system: joints, penetrations, drying paths and corrosion protection matter as much as the visible wood. Layer thicknesses and heater clearances are specified for each project.
Fresh air in, used air out
We provide separate supply and exhaust air paths. Their positions depend on the heater, temperature sensor and whether airflow is mechanical or natural. Two openings alone do not establish adequate ventilation: the complete airflow route and drying after use are part of the design.
Timber options
Bangkirai is the exterior cladding option; Sungkai or pine wood can be specified for the interior. Premium red cedar is available to order. These are distinct timber choices, not interchangeable names. We agree the species, finish and suitability for each surface before production; special-order wood may have a different origin and lead time.
