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Wood-Burning Sauna Configurations

A curated selection of the archive's wood-fired profiles — configurations built around a stove for their steam, ritual and off-grid independence. Grouped by heat source, not ranked; each notes the chimney and clearance details that wood heat requires.

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SA-CA-002 · Reference Configuration

Four-Person Barrel Sauna

Traditional
3–4 people
Wood-burning
Western red cedar staves

Wood-burning stove, high stone capacity
Curved cedar barrel section
6 × 6.5 ft reference footprint
Beginner-friendly kit-style build

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SA-CA-006 · Reference Configuration

Lakeside Wood-Burning Sauna

Rustic
5–6 people
Wood-burning
Cedar board-and-batten

Wood-burning, high stone capacity
Hot room + changing room
Covered cooling deck to the water
11 × 8 ft reference footprint

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SA-CA-014 · Reference Configuration

Cottage Cabin Sauna

Rustic
5–6 people
Wood-burning
Cedar board-and-batten

Wood-burning, high stone capacity
Covered cooling porch
11 × 8 ft reference footprint
Rustic board-and-batten cedar

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SA-CA-041 · Reference Configuration

Traditional Log Sauna

Traditional
5–6 people
Wood-burning
Stacked pine logs

Wood-burning, high stone capacity
Solid stacked log walls
11 × 9 ft reference footprint
Professional log build

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SA-CA-007 · Construction Archetype

Off-Grid Woodland Sauna

Rustic
3–4 people
Wood-burning
Rough-sawn spruce

Fully off-grid, wood-burning
Passive ventilation, no power needed
Locally milled spruce
8 × 7 ft reference footprint

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SA-CA-016 · Reference Configuration

Mountain Retreat Cabin Sauna

Rustic
5–6 people
Wood-burning
Rough-sawn spruce with log accents

Wood-burning, high stone capacity
Steep snow-shedding gable
High-performance envelope
11 × 8 ft reference footprint

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