A clean, low-profile cabin defined by its flat roof and horizontal thermowood cladding. It brings a contemporary line to a serviced garden while keeping a full insulated envelope behind the membrane roof.
Contemporary urban gardens where the sauna should read as a crisp architectural volume.
Best suited for: Design-led urban and coastal gardens · Groups of four to six · Contractors comfortable with warm flat roofs
| Sauna type | Cabin |
|---|---|
| Style | Modern |
| Setting | Urban Garden |
| Capacity | 4–6 people (5–6 people) |
| Approx. footprint | 10 × 7.5 ft (~75 sq ft) |
| Approx. internal volume | 350 ft³ (~9.91 m³) |
| Ceiling-height range | 7–7.3 ft |
| Glazing level | Moderate |
| Insulation class | Cold Climate Insulated |
| Foundation options | Concrete Piers, Concrete Slab, Ground Screws |
| Roof type | Flat |
| Heating options | Electric |
| Approx. heater class | 8–10 kW (electric) |
| Stone-capacity preference | Moderate |
| Ventilation principle | Balanced mechanical inlet and high outlet with a damper for staging |
| Build difficulty | Advanced |
| Maintenance level | Moderate |
All values are approximate reference ranges for planning and comparison.
Final heater selection must follow the heater manufacturer's sizing instructions, safety clearances and local electrical or fire-code requirements.
A flat-roofed take on the cabin, useful for comparing roof types: set it beside the gable Nordic cabins to weigh clean modern lines against simpler, more forgiving construction. Figures are reference ranges for planning.
Yes, as a properly built warm roof with tapered insulation and a membrane; it must be designed for the snow load, which makes it an advanced build.
About 8–10 kW electric; confirm sizing with the manufacturer and local code.
A warm flat roof can, when engineered for the load with proper drainage and parapet detailing.
Four to six, with benches set back from a moderate glazed panel.
Yes, with a ventilated thermowood rainscreen; it carries a coastal-moisture tag for that reason.
This catalogue profile is intended for preliminary planning and comparison. Final dimensions, structural design, heater selection, electrical work and safety clearances must be confirmed by qualified professionals and the relevant manufacturer documentation.
Added to the catalogue on . Catalogue Editorial Team at Outdoor Sauna Index.
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