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	The primitive sauna, or pit sauna is probably the oldest and simplest form of sauna, that would have been used by the nomads of northern Europe. A pit would be dug into the ground and a large fire built not far away onto which stones and rocks were laid. Once the fuel had burnt the hot rocks were rolled into the centre of the pit. Those choosing to bathe in the sauna would sit around the edge of the pit and a temporary cover constructed over them and the pit which would in effect form the sauna. The water would then be poured over the still hot stones, creating steam which remained in the space under the cover helping relax and clean the sitters.		The primitive sauna, or pit sauna is probably the oldest and simplest form of sauna, that would have been used by the nomads of northern Europe. A pit would be dug into the ground and a large fire built not far away onto which stones and rocks were laid. Once the fuel had burnt the hot rocks were rolled into the centre of the pit. Those choosing to bathe in the sauna would sit around the edge of the pit and a temporary cover constructed over them and the pit which would in effect form the sauna. The water would then be poured over the still hot stones, creating steam which remained in the space under the cover helping relax and clean the sitters.

−	= Tent saunas =	+	== Tent saunas ==

	Tent saunas are made and used in a similar way to primitive saunas. Essentially a tent is built over an area of open ground on which hot rocks are laid or moved over an area where the fire and hot rocks lie. Water is then sprinkled on the rocks to create steam within the space inside the tent. These kinds of saunas may still be used today as a temporary set-up by travellers or by the military.		Tent saunas are made and used in a similar way to primitive saunas. Essentially a tent is built over an area of open ground on which hot rocks are laid or moved over an area where the fire and hot rocks lie. Water is then sprinkled on the rocks to create steam within the space inside the tent. These kinds of saunas may still be used today as a temporary set-up by travellers or by the military.

−	= Smoke saunas =	+	== Smoke saunas ==

	Smoke saunas are a traditional and often public form of sauna, where a fire, covered with igneous rocks is burned to one side or the centre of a relatively large room built in a log cabin or similar building with wooden bench seats around. The sauna fills with smoke until the fuel of the fire is exhausted and the sauna stones are very hot. The doors and windows are opened to purge the smoke, or through a chimney outlet, though the smokey aroma and the hot stones remain. With the openings are closed again, and the sauna is ready for use. The stones retain their heat for some time and can be used to create steam. Such large smoke saunas can often be found in winter holiday or hunting centres and sometimes in cities. The oldest public smoke sauna is Rajaportin sauna, in the Pispala area of Tampere, whilst Helsinki also has a public smoke sauna in its kalio district.		Smoke saunas are a traditional and often public form of sauna, where a fire, covered with igneous rocks is burned to one side or the centre of a relatively large room built in a log cabin or similar building with wooden bench seats around. The sauna fills with smoke until the fuel of the fire is exhausted and the sauna stones are very hot. The doors and windows are opened to purge the smoke, or through a chimney outlet, though the smokey aroma and the hot stones remain. With the openings are closed again, and the sauna is ready for use. The stones retain their heat for some time and can be used to create steam. Such large smoke saunas can often be found in winter holiday or hunting centres and sometimes in cities. The oldest public smoke sauna is Rajaportin sauna, in the Pispala area of Tampere, whilst Helsinki also has a public smoke sauna in its kalio district.
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−	= Wood saunas =	+	== Wood saunas ==

	These saunas are most common in rural areas and function in exactly the same way as other saunas only there is a small stove within the sauna on top of which lie the sauna stones. The fire is kept alight (smoke exiting from a chimney) during the sauna use and this warms the sauna stones above which are sprinkled with water to create the steam. In newer saunas timber seats should generally be made of aspen wood, which has low levels of sap and good thermal qualities, so maintains a lower temperature tha high sap content timbers such as pine, which should only be used as internal cladding. More recently heat treated wood can also be used for seating. In older saunas the wood has been naturally heated treated through many years of use.		These saunas are most common in rural areas and function in exactly the same way as other saunas only there is a small stove within the sauna on top of which lie the sauna stones. The fire is kept alight (smoke exiting from a chimney) during the sauna use and this warms the sauna stones above which are sprinkled with water to create the steam. In newer saunas timber seats should generally be made of aspen wood, which has low levels of sap and good thermal qualities, so maintains a lower temperature tha high sap content timbers such as pine, which should only be used as internal cladding. More recently heat treated wood can also be used for seating. In older saunas the wood has been naturally heated treated through many years of use.

−	= Electric saunas =	+	== Electric saunas ==

	Today, whilst wood saunas remain what one might call the genuine sauna experience, with smoke saunas being the more traditional, electric saunas are often a practical solution. Electric saunas ovens offer ease of use and convenience as they heat quickly and do not need as much cleaning. Essentially these have a heating element with sauna stones above, the element heats the stones until they can be used. Their running costs are relative to electricity prices but they are easier to maintain and use.		Today, whilst wood saunas remain what one might call the genuine sauna experience, with smoke saunas being the more traditional, electric saunas are often a practical solution. Electric saunas ovens offer ease of use and convenience as they heat quickly and do not need as much cleaning. Essentially these have a heating element with sauna stones above, the element heats the stones until they can be used. Their running costs are relative to electricity prices but they are easier to maintain and use.

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−	= Wood ~~Saunas~~ =	+	= Wood saunas =

−	These saunas are most common in rural areas and function in exactly the same way as other saunas only ~~that their~~ is a small stove within the sauna on top of which ~~lies~~ the sauna stones. The fire is kept alight (smoke exiting from a chimney) during the sauna use and warms the sauna stones above which are sprinkled with water to create the steam. In newer saunas timber seats should generally be made of ~~Aspen~~ wood, which has low levels of sap and good thermal qualities, so maintains a lower temperature tha high sap content timbers such as pine, which should ~~onlt~~ be used as internal cladding. More recently heat treated ~~wooden~~ can also be used for seating ~~for the same reasons, in~~ older saunas the wood has been naturally heated treated through many years of use.	+	These saunas are most common in rural areas and function in exactly the same way as other saunas only there is a small stove within the sauna on top of which lie the sauna stones. The fire is kept alight (smoke exiting from a chimney) during the sauna use and this warms the sauna stones above which are sprinkled with water to create the steam. In newer saunas timber seats should generally be made of aspen wood, which has low levels of sap and good thermal qualities, so maintains a lower temperature tha high sap content timbers such as pine, which should only be used as internal cladding. More recently heat treated wood can also be used for seating. In older saunas the wood has been naturally heated treated through many years of use.

−	= Electric ~~Saunas~~ =	+	= Electric saunas =

−	Today whilst wood saunas remain ~~the~~ what one might call the genuine sauna experience, with smoke saunas being the more traditional, electric saunas are often a practical solution. Electric ~~sauna~~ ovens offer ease and convenience as they heat quickly and do not need cleaning. Essentially these have a heating element with sauna stones above, the element heats the stones until they can be used. Their running costs are relative to electricity prices but they are easier to maintain and use ~~requiring no cleaning or stoking~~.	+	Today, whilst wood saunas remain what one might call the genuine sauna experience, with smoke saunas being the more traditional, electric saunas are often a practical solution. Electric saunas ovens offer ease of use and convenience as they heat quickly and do not need as much cleaning. Essentially these have a heating element with sauna stones above, the element heats the stones until they can be used. Their running costs are relative to electricity prices but they are easier to maintain and use.

−	Today many saunas both public and private are electrically heated and can be found in most countries. It is essentially a very different experience from the ~~tradional~~ wooden sauna, in aroma and aesthetics but electric saunas function in a the very same way as ~~tarditional~~ wooden saunas because key is the hot stones~~, how they are heated is not necessarily of key importance~~.	+	Today many saunas, both public and private are electrically heated and can be found in most countries. It is essentially a very different experience from the traditional wooden sauna, in aroma and aesthetics, but electric saunas function in a the very same way as traditional wooden saunas because key is the hot stones.

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

		+	* Bath.
	* Best gym architecture in the world.		* Best gym architecture in the world.
	* Healthy excursions outside the thermal comfort zone.		* Healthy excursions outside the thermal comfort zone.
		+	* Hot tub.
	* Loyly, Finland.		* Loyly, Finland.
	* Thermal comfort in buildings.		* Thermal comfort in buildings.

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	= Where do you find saunas =		= Where do you find saunas =

−	Saunas are most common in Northern Europe, particularly Finland where they originate and are considered a key part of the culture~~, many~~ Finn's visit saunas regularly and the Finnish parliament it is said meet in ~~the~~ sauna once a week. ~~Apprtment~~ blocks may have communal saunas that can be booked by residents, whilst most summer or lake houses will have a sauna, as traditionally the sauna would have been the first building to be built on a ~~new aquired~~ site. As it is a deep part of the culture it also has a somewhat spiritual connotation in some regions ~~because it~~ can be a time of quiet contemplation.	+	Saunas are most common in Northern Europe, particularly Finland, where they originate and are considered a key part of the culture. Many Finn's visit saunas regularly and the Finnish parliament it is said to meet in a sauna once a week. Apartment blocks may have communal saunas that can be booked by residents, whilst most summer or lake houses will have a sauna, as traditionally the sauna would have been the first building to be built on a newly acquired site. As it is a deep part of the culture it also has a somewhat spiritual connotation in some regions and can be a time of quiet contemplation.

−	Saunas are also found in other areas of Europe such as in Russia where they are called Banya~~, in~~ Sweden, called Bastu and in Norway ~~called similarly~~ Badstue. Saunas have a long history in the arctic regions, have probably existed since around 7000 BC ~~and are still very much in use today from private saunas at home or in summer cabins, to shared saunas in apartment blocks to public saunas, here a few different types of sauna are described~~. Many other countries also have saunas, often now as part of spa complexes with a variety of other bathing houses, such as Hamman Turkish baths, steam rooms, relaxation rooms, dry saunas and infrared saunas.	+	Saunas are also found in other areas of Europe such as in Russia where they are called Banya. In Sweden they are called Bastu and in Norway, Badstue. Saunas have a long history in the arctic regions, and have probably existed since around 7000 BC. Many other countries also have saunas, often now as part of spa complexes with a variety of other bathing houses, such as Hamman Turkish baths, steam rooms, relaxation rooms, dry saunas and infrared saunas.

−	= ~~Primitive saunas~~ =	+	= Types of sauna =

−	The primitive sauna, or pit sauna is probably the oldest and simplest form of sauna, that would have been used by the nomads of northern Europe. A pit would be dug ~~in to~~ the ground and large fire built not far away onto which stones and rocks were laid~~, once~~ the fuel had burnt the hot rocks were rolled into the ~~cetre~~ of the pit. Those choosing to bathe in the sauna would sit around the edge of the pit and a temporary cover constructed over them and the pit which would in effect form the sauna. The water would ~~they~~ be poured over the still hot stones, creating steam which ~~remains~~ in the space under the cover helping relax and clean the sitters.	+	== Primitive saunas ==
		+
		+	The primitive sauna, or pit sauna is probably the oldest and simplest form of sauna, that would have been used by the nomads of northern Europe. A pit would be dug into the ground and a large fire built not far away onto which stones and rocks were laid. Once the fuel had burnt the hot rocks were rolled into the centre of the pit. Those choosing to bathe in the sauna would sit around the edge of the pit and a temporary cover constructed over them and the pit which would in effect form the sauna. The water would then be poured over the still hot stones, creating steam which remained in the space under the cover helping relax and clean the sitters.

	= Tent saunas =		= Tent saunas =

−	Tent saunas are made and used in a similar way to primitive saunas. Essentially a tent is built over an area of open ground on which hot rocks are laid or moved over an area where the fire and hot rocks lie. Water is then sprinkled on the rocks to create steam within the space inside the tent. These kinds of saunas may still be used today as ~~temporary~~ a set-up by travellers or by the military.	+	Tent saunas are made and used in a similar way to primitive saunas. Essentially a tent is built over an area of open ground on which hot rocks are laid or moved over an area where the fire and hot rocks lie. Water is then sprinkled on the rocks to create steam within the space inside the tent. These kinds of saunas may still be used today as a temporary set-up by travellers or by the military.

	= Smoke saunas =		= Smoke saunas =

−	Smoke saunas are a traditional and often public form of sauna, where a fire, covered with igneous rocks is burned to one side or the centre of a relatively large room built in a ~~purpose built~~ log cabin or similar building with wooden bench seats around. The sauna fills with smoke until the fuel of the fire is ~~exausted~~ and the sauna stones are very hot. The doors and windows are opened to purge the smoke, or through a chimney outlet, though the smokey aroma and the hot stones remain. With the openings closed again, the sauna is ready for use~~, the~~ stones retain their heat for some time and can be used to create steam. Such large smoke saunas can often be found in winter holiday or hunting centres and sometimes in cities. The oldest public smoke sauna Rajaportin sauna, in the Pispala area of Tampere, whilst Helsinki also has a public smoke sauna in its kalio district.	+	Smoke saunas are a traditional and often public form of sauna, where a fire, covered with igneous rocks is burned to one side or the centre of a relatively large room built in a log cabin or similar building with wooden bench seats around. The sauna fills with smoke until the fuel of the fire is exhausted and the sauna stones are very hot. The doors and windows are opened to purge the smoke, or through a chimney outlet, though the smokey aroma and the hot stones remain. With the openings are closed again, and the sauna is ready for use. The stones retain their heat for some time and can be used to create steam. Such large smoke saunas can often be found in winter holiday or hunting centres and sometimes in cities. The oldest public smoke sauna is Rajaportin sauna, in the Pispala area of Tampere, whilst Helsinki also has a public smoke sauna in its kalio district.

	[[File:Sauna_4_1000.jpg\|link=File:Sauna_4_1000.jpg]]		[[File:Sauna_4_1000.jpg\|link=File:Sauna_4_1000.jpg]]

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	= Sauna construction =		= Sauna construction =

−	Today saunas come in a variety of types and sizes, from off the shelf units to be installed in homes or gyms to one off contemporary ~~design solutions~~, self-made rural retreats and temporary travelling saunas. A typical, traditional Finnish sauna is most likely to be seen as a small out building, ~~made~~ of log construction, sometimes split logs with insulation between, often in a rural setting near a lake~~, often~~ with no running water or electricity~~, with~~ a small changing area, a terrace and a sauna room with a number of tiered seats, a small wood burning stove with sauna stones, a wooden bucket and wooden ~~ladel~~ for water~~. A modern sauna might be found in a gymnasium with tiled floors and walls overlayed with a timber frame and tiered benches and dimmed light~~.	+	Today saunas come in a variety of types and sizes, from off the shelf units to be installed in homes or gyms to one off contemporary designs, self-made rural retreats and temporary travelling saunas. A typical, traditional Finnish sauna is most likely to be seen as a small out building, of log construction, sometimes split logs with insulation between, often in a rural setting near a lake with no running water or electricity. They may have a small changing area, a terrace and a sauna room with a number of tiered seats, a small wood burning stove with sauna stones, a wooden bucket and wooden ladle for water.

−	Irrespective of the type of sauna ~~being built~~, there are a number of key elements worth considering in the design and construction. Firstly the seating should be made of a low sap wood, which has a low thermal conductivity~~, this~~ prevent seats from becoming too hot, Aspen or thermally treated wood a re suitable choices. Secondly air flow~~, it~~ is vital to the performance of a sauna because in its heated ~~enviroment~~ good slow and steady fresh air ~~flow~~ is important, to much will decrease the sauna benefits~~, often in~~ a rural setting a under cut door will suffice but better is a controlled low vent below the seating. Insulation is advantageous ~~to a sauna~~ but many saunas function very well with a single fabric as the ~~bondary~~, this is because sauna is primarily about hot air flow, that said a well insulated sauna will allow for better prolonged use and less fuel~~. Light and material, these are perhaps not as important as other aspects but low levels of light and materials are important for the saina experience, ideally natural materials~~.	+	Irrespective of the type of sauna, there are a number of key elements worth considering in the design and construction. Firstly the seating should be made of a low sap wood, which has a low thermal conductivity. This prevent seats from becoming too hot, Aspen or thermally treated wood a re suitable choices. Secondly, air flow is vital to the performance of a sauna because in its heated environment a good slow and steady flow of fresh air is important, too much will decrease the sauna benefits. In a rural setting an under cut door will suffice but better is a controlled low vent below the seating. Insulation is advantageous but many saunas function very well with a single fabric as the boundary, this is because the sauna is primarily about hot air flow, that said a well insulated sauna will allow for better prolonged use and less fuel consumption.

	[[File:Sauna_7_1000.jpg\|link=File:Sauna_7_1000.jpg]]		[[File:Sauna_7_1000.jpg\|link=File:Sauna_7_1000.jpg]]

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−	The word sauna is of Finnish origin, and in the traditional Finnish language, it means an earth or snow pit, because the earliest forms of sauna were mostly likely to have been built in this way and then covered but todar refers to any kind of sauna space. A sauna describes is a ~~space that is warmed to differing degrees ( from around bettwen 50 up to 90 degrees) by heated igneous rocks or~~ sauna ~~stones and a heat source.~~	+	= What is a sauna? =

−	The ~~hot rocks are then sprinkled with water by different means to create steam. In~~ Finnish ~~löyly describes the water which is in a woooden bucket and applied to the rocks using a wooden ladel~~, ~~water forms steam which increases the moisture content~~ and ~~temperature~~ in the ~~room~~, ~~often~~ in ~~waves of warm air~~ and ~~creates an environment for cleansing and relaxation. In some cases aromatic oils are add~~ to ~~the water~~ to ~~add scent~~ to ~~the steam created~~	+	The word sauna is of Finnish origin, and in the traditional Finnish language, it means an earth or snow pit, because the earliest forms of sauna were most likely to have been built in this way and then covered, but today it refers to any kind of sauna space - that is a space that is warmed to differing degrees (from 50 up to 90 degrees) by heated igneous rocks or sauna stones and a heat source.

−	A number of associated activities or rituals might be carried out as part of taking a sauna, such as intermittently dipping into a cold water, rolling in the snow, massage (usually in public saunas) or beating the skin with dried birch tree branches, which give off an aroma, and said to be good for blood circulation. In general ~~sauna is~~ said to have health benefits but in some specific cases, such as heart conditions, it should be taken with caution, depending on the temperature.	+	The hot rocks are then sprinkled with water to create steam. In Finnish löyly describes the water which is in a wooden bucket and applied to the rocks using a wooden ladle. The water forms steam which increases the moisture content and temperature in the room, often in waves of warm air, and creates an environment for cleansing and relaxation. In some cases aromatic oils are add to the water to scent the steam.
		+
		+	A number of associated activities or rituals might be carried out as part of taking a sauna, such as intermittently dipping into cold water, rolling in the snow, massage (usually in public saunas) or beating the skin with dried birch tree branches, which give off an aroma, and are said to be good for blood circulation. In general saunas are said to have health benefits but in some specific cases, such as heart conditions, they should be taken with caution, depending on the temperature.

	[[File:Sauna_3_1000.jpg\|link=File:Sauna_3_1000.jpg]]		[[File:Sauna_3_1000.jpg\|link=File:Sauna_3_1000.jpg]]

Editor at 22:23, 15 December 2022

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	The word sauna is of Finnish origin, and in the traditional Finnish language, it means an earth or snow pit, because the earliest forms of sauna were mostly likely to have been built in this way and then covered but todar refers to any kind of sauna space. A sauna describes is a space that is warmed to differing degrees ( from around bettwen 50 up to 90 degrees) by heated igneous rocks or sauna stones and a heat source.		The word sauna is of Finnish origin, and in the traditional Finnish language, it means an earth or snow pit, because the earliest forms of sauna were mostly likely to have been built in this way and then covered but todar refers to any kind of sauna space. A sauna describes is a space that is warmed to differing degrees ( from around bettwen 50 up to 90 degrees) by heated igneous rocks or sauna stones and a heat source.
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	A number of associated activities or rituals might be carried out as part of taking a sauna, such as intermittently dipping into a cold water, rolling in the snow, massage (usually in public saunas) or beating the skin with dried birch tree branches, which give off an aroma, and said to be good for blood circulation. In general sauna is said to have health benefits but in some specific cases, such as heart conditions, it should be taken with caution, depending on the temperature.		A number of associated activities or rituals might be carried out as part of taking a sauna, such as intermittently dipping into a cold water, rolling in the snow, massage (usually in public saunas) or beating the skin with dried birch tree branches, which give off an aroma, and said to be good for blood circulation. In general sauna is said to have health benefits but in some specific cases, such as heart conditions, it should be taken with caution, depending on the temperature.

−	[[File:~~Sauna 3 1000~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Sauna_3_1000.jpg\|link=File:Sauna_3_1000.jpg]]

	= Sauna construction =		= Sauna construction =
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	Irrespective of the type of sauna being built, there are a number of key elements worth considering in the design and construction. Firstly the seating should be made of a low sap wood, which has a low thermal conductivity, this prevent seats from becoming too hot, Aspen or thermally treated wood a re suitable choices. Secondly air flow, it is vital to the performance of a sauna because in its heated enviroment good slow and steady fresh air flow is important, to much will decrease the sauna benefits, often in a rural setting a under cut door will suffice but better is a controlled low vent below the seating. Insulation is advantageous to a sauna but many saunas function very well with a single fabric as the bondary, this is because sauna is primarily about hot air flow, that said a well insulated sauna will allow for better prolonged use and less fuel. Light and material, these are perhaps not as important as other aspects but low levels of light and materials are important for the saina experience, ideally natural materials.		Irrespective of the type of sauna being built, there are a number of key elements worth considering in the design and construction. Firstly the seating should be made of a low sap wood, which has a low thermal conductivity, this prevent seats from becoming too hot, Aspen or thermally treated wood a re suitable choices. Secondly air flow, it is vital to the performance of a sauna because in its heated enviroment good slow and steady fresh air flow is important, to much will decrease the sauna benefits, often in a rural setting a under cut door will suffice but better is a controlled low vent below the seating. Insulation is advantageous to a sauna but many saunas function very well with a single fabric as the bondary, this is because sauna is primarily about hot air flow, that said a well insulated sauna will allow for better prolonged use and less fuel. Light and material, these are perhaps not as important as other aspects but low levels of light and materials are important for the saina experience, ideally natural materials.

−	[[File:~~Sauna 7 1000~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Sauna_7_1000.jpg\|link=File:Sauna_7_1000.jpg]]

	= Where do you find saunas =		= Where do you find saunas =
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	Smoke saunas are a traditional and often public form of sauna, where a fire, covered with igneous rocks is burned to one side or the centre of a relatively large room built in a purpose built log cabin or similar building with wooden bench seats around. The sauna fills with smoke until the fuel of the fire is exausted and the sauna stones are very hot. The doors and windows are opened to purge the smoke, or through a chimney outlet, though the smokey aroma and the hot stones remain. With the openings closed again, the sauna is ready for use, the stones retain their heat for some time and can be used to create steam. Such large smoke saunas can often be found in winter holiday or hunting centres and sometimes in cities. The oldest public smoke sauna Rajaportin sauna, in the Pispala area of Tampere, whilst Helsinki also has a public smoke sauna in its kalio district.		Smoke saunas are a traditional and often public form of sauna, where a fire, covered with igneous rocks is burned to one side or the centre of a relatively large room built in a purpose built log cabin or similar building with wooden bench seats around. The sauna fills with smoke until the fuel of the fire is exausted and the sauna stones are very hot. The doors and windows are opened to purge the smoke, or through a chimney outlet, though the smokey aroma and the hot stones remain. With the openings closed again, the sauna is ready for use, the stones retain their heat for some time and can be used to create steam. Such large smoke saunas can often be found in winter holiday or hunting centres and sometimes in cities. The oldest public smoke sauna Rajaportin sauna, in the Pispala area of Tampere, whilst Helsinki also has a public smoke sauna in its kalio district.

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	= Wood Saunas =		= Wood Saunas =
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	Today many saunas both public and private are electrically heated and can be found in most countries. It is essentially a very different experience from the tradional wooden sauna, in aroma and aesthetics but electric saunas function in a the very same way as tarditional wooden saunas because key is the hot stones, how they are heated is not necessarily of key importance.		Today many saunas both public and private are electrically heated and can be found in most countries. It is essentially a very different experience from the tradional wooden sauna, in aroma and aesthetics but electric saunas function in a the very same way as tarditional wooden saunas because key is the hot stones, how they are heated is not necessarily of key importance.

−	[[File:~~Sauna 2 1000~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Sauna_2_1000.jpg\|link=File:Sauna_2_1000.jpg]]
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
		+
		+	* Best gym architecture in the world.
		+	* Healthy excursions outside the thermal comfort zone.
		+	* Loyly, Finland.
		+	* Thermal comfort in buildings.
		+	* Types of dome.
		+	* Unusual building design of the week.

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	The word sauna is of Finnish origin, and in the traditional Finnish language, it means an earth or snow pit, because the earliest forms of sauna were mostly likely to have been built in this way and then covered but todar refers to any kind of sauna space. A sauna describes is a space that is warmed to differing degrees ( from around bettwen 50 up to 90 degrees) by heated igneous rocks or sauna stones and a heat source.		The word sauna is of Finnish origin, and in the traditional Finnish language, it means an earth or snow pit, because the earliest forms of sauna were mostly likely to have been built in this way and then covered but todar refers to any kind of sauna space. A sauna describes is a space that is warmed to differing degrees ( from around bettwen 50 up to 90 degrees) by heated igneous rocks or sauna stones and a heat source.

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	A number of associated activities or rituals might be carried out as part of taking a sauna, such as intermittently dipping into a cold water, rolling in the snow, massage (usually in public saunas) or beating the skin with dried birch tree branches, which give off an aroma, and said to be good for blood circulation. In general sauna is said to have health benefits but in some specific cases, such as heart conditions, it should be taken with caution, depending on the temperature.		A number of associated activities or rituals might be carried out as part of taking a sauna, such as intermittently dipping into a cold water, rolling in the snow, massage (usually in public saunas) or beating the skin with dried birch tree branches, which give off an aroma, and said to be good for blood circulation. In general sauna is said to have health benefits but in some specific cases, such as heart conditions, it should be taken with caution, depending on the temperature.
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	= Sauna construction =		= Sauna construction =
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	Irrespective of the type of sauna being built, there are a number of key elements worth considering in the design and construction. Firstly the seating should be made of a low sap wood, which has a low thermal conductivity, this prevent seats from becoming too hot, Aspen or thermally treated wood a re suitable choices. Secondly air flow, it is vital to the performance of a sauna because in its heated enviroment good slow and steady fresh air flow is important, to much will decrease the sauna benefits, often in a rural setting a under cut door will suffice but better is a controlled low vent below the seating. Insulation is advantageous to a sauna but many saunas function very well with a single fabric as the bondary, this is because sauna is primarily about hot air flow, that said a well insulated sauna will allow for better prolonged use and less fuel. Light and material, these are perhaps not as important as other aspects but low levels of light and materials are important for the saina experience, ideally natural materials.		Irrespective of the type of sauna being built, there are a number of key elements worth considering in the design and construction. Firstly the seating should be made of a low sap wood, which has a low thermal conductivity, this prevent seats from becoming too hot, Aspen or thermally treated wood a re suitable choices. Secondly air flow, it is vital to the performance of a sauna because in its heated enviroment good slow and steady fresh air flow is important, to much will decrease the sauna benefits, often in a rural setting a under cut door will suffice but better is a controlled low vent below the seating. Insulation is advantageous to a sauna but many saunas function very well with a single fabric as the bondary, this is because sauna is primarily about hot air flow, that said a well insulated sauna will allow for better prolonged use and less fuel. Light and material, these are perhaps not as important as other aspects but low levels of light and materials are important for the saina experience, ideally natural materials.
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		+	[[File:Sauna 7 1000.jpg]]

	= Where do you find saunas =		= Where do you find saunas =
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	Smoke saunas are a traditional and often public form of sauna, where a fire, covered with igneous rocks is burned to one side or the centre of a relatively large room built in a purpose built log cabin or similar building with wooden bench seats around. The sauna fills with smoke until the fuel of the fire is exausted and the sauna stones are very hot. The doors and windows are opened to purge the smoke, or through a chimney outlet, though the smokey aroma and the hot stones remain. With the openings closed again, the sauna is ready for use, the stones retain their heat for some time and can be used to create steam. Such large smoke saunas can often be found in winter holiday or hunting centres and sometimes in cities. The oldest public smoke sauna Rajaportin sauna, in the Pispala area of Tampere, whilst Helsinki also has a public smoke sauna in its kalio district.		Smoke saunas are a traditional and often public form of sauna, where a fire, covered with igneous rocks is burned to one side or the centre of a relatively large room built in a purpose built log cabin or similar building with wooden bench seats around. The sauna fills with smoke until the fuel of the fire is exausted and the sauna stones are very hot. The doors and windows are opened to purge the smoke, or through a chimney outlet, though the smokey aroma and the hot stones remain. With the openings closed again, the sauna is ready for use, the stones retain their heat for some time and can be used to create steam. Such large smoke saunas can often be found in winter holiday or hunting centres and sometimes in cities. The oldest public smoke sauna Rajaportin sauna, in the Pispala area of Tampere, whilst Helsinki also has a public smoke sauna in its kalio district.
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	= Wood Saunas =		= Wood Saunas =
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	Today many saunas both public and private are electrically heated and can be found in most countries. It is essentially a very different experience from the tradional wooden sauna, in aroma and aesthetics but electric saunas function in a the very same way as tarditional wooden saunas because key is the hot stones, how they are heated is not necessarily of key importance.		Today many saunas both public and private are electrically heated and can be found in most countries. It is essentially a very different experience from the tradional wooden sauna, in aroma and aesthetics but electric saunas function in a the very same way as tarditional wooden saunas because key is the hot stones, how they are heated is not necessarily of key importance.
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	A number of associated activities or rituals might be carried out as part of taking a sauna, such as intermittently dipping into a cold water, rolling in the snow, massage (usually in public saunas) or beating the skin with dried birch tree branches, which give off an aroma, and said to be good for blood circulation. In general sauna is said to have health benefits but in some specific cases, such as heart conditions, it should be taken with caution, depending on the temperature.		A number of associated activities or rituals might be carried out as part of taking a sauna, such as intermittently dipping into a cold water, rolling in the snow, massage (usually in public saunas) or beating the skin with dried birch tree branches, which give off an aroma, and said to be good for blood circulation. In general sauna is said to have health benefits but in some specific cases, such as heart conditions, it should be taken with caution, depending on the temperature.
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		+	= Sauna construction =
		+
		+	Today saunas come in a variety of types and sizes, from off the shelf units to be installed in homes or gyms to one off contemporary design solutions, self-made rural retreats and temporary travelling saunas. A typical, traditional Finnish sauna is most likely to be seen as a small out building, made of log construction, sometimes split logs with insulation between, often in a rural setting near a lake, often with no running water or electricity, with a small changing area, a terrace and a sauna room with a number of tiered seats, a small wood burning stove with sauna stones, a wooden bucket and wooden ladel for water. A modern sauna might be found in a gymnasium with tiled floors and walls overlayed with a timber frame and tiered benches and dimmed light.
		+
		+	Irrespective of the type of sauna being built, there are a number of key elements worth considering in the design and construction. Firstly the seating should be made of a low sap wood, which has a low thermal conductivity, this prevent seats from becoming too hot, Aspen or thermally treated wood a re suitable choices. Secondly air flow, it is vital to the performance of a sauna because in its heated enviroment good slow and steady fresh air flow is important, to much will decrease the sauna benefits, often in a rural setting a under cut door will suffice but better is a controlled low vent below the seating. Insulation is advantageous to a sauna but many saunas function very well with a single fabric as the bondary, this is because sauna is primarily about hot air flow, that said a well insulated sauna will allow for better prolonged use and less fuel. Light and material, these are perhaps not as important as other aspects but low levels of light and materials are important for the saina experience, ideally natural materials.

	= Where do you find saunas =		= Where do you find saunas =
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	Saunas are most common in Northern Europe, particularly Finland where they originate and are considered a key part of the culture, many Finn's visit saunas regularly and the Finnish parliament it is said meet in the sauna once a week. Apprtment blocks may have communal saunas that can be booked by residents, whilst most summer or lake houses will have a sauna, as traditionally the sauna would have been the first building to be built on a new aquired site. As it is a deep part of the culture it also has a somewhat spiritual connotation in some regions because it can be a time of quiet contemplation.		Saunas are most common in Northern Europe, particularly Finland where they originate and are considered a key part of the culture, many Finn's visit saunas regularly and the Finnish parliament it is said meet in the sauna once a week. Apprtment blocks may have communal saunas that can be booked by residents, whilst most summer or lake houses will have a sauna, as traditionally the sauna would have been the first building to be built on a new aquired site. As it is a deep part of the culture it also has a somewhat spiritual connotation in some regions because it can be a time of quiet contemplation.

−	Saunas are also found in other areas of Europe such as in Russia where they are called Banya, in Sweden, called Bastu and in Norway called similarly Badstue. Saunas have a long history in the arctic regions, have probably existed since around 7000 BC and are still very much in use today from private saunas at home or in summer cabins, to shared saunas in apartment blocks to public saunas, here a few different types of sauna are described.	+	Saunas are also found in other areas of Europe such as in Russia where they are called Banya, in Sweden, called Bastu and in Norway called similarly Badstue. Saunas have a long history in the arctic regions, have probably existed since around 7000 BC and are still very much in use today from private saunas at home or in summer cabins, to shared saunas in apartment blocks to public saunas, here a few different types of sauna are described. Many other countries also have saunas, often now as part of spa complexes with a variety of other bathing houses, such as Hamman Turkish baths, steam rooms, relaxation rooms, dry saunas and infrared saunas.

	= Primitive saunas =		= Primitive saunas =
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	Today whilst wood saunas remain the what one might call the genuine sauna experience, with smoke saunas being the more traditional, electric saunas are often a practical solution. Electric sauna ovens offer ease and convenience as they heat quickly and do not need cleaning. Essentially these have a heating element with sauna stones above, the element heats the stones until they can be used. Their running costs are relative to electricity prices but they are easier to maintain and use requiring no cleaning or stoking.		Today whilst wood saunas remain the what one might call the genuine sauna experience, with smoke saunas being the more traditional, electric saunas are often a practical solution. Electric sauna ovens offer ease and convenience as they heat quickly and do not need cleaning. Essentially these have a heating element with sauna stones above, the element heats the stones until they can be used. Their running costs are relative to electricity prices but they are easier to maintain and use requiring no cleaning or stoking.

−	~~Traditionally and possibly romantically~~ saunas are ~~normally known to~~ be a ~~small free standing~~ wooden ~~buildings or cabins in the countryside often with a lake nearby. Contemporary saunas are also found as separate areas or rooms within houses~~, ~~sometimes the top floor of appartment blocks~~ in ~~Northern Europe are given over to communal~~ saunas ~~for residents, whilst~~ in ~~other parts of Europe and~~ the ~~UK saunas are often found~~ as ~~part of swimming pool complexes, sports centres. In Finland public~~ saunas, ~~which function only as a sauna~~ are not ~~un common~~.	+	Today many saunas both public and private are electrically heated and can be found in most countries. It is essentially a very different experience from the tradional wooden sauna, in aroma and aesthetics but electric saunas function in a the very same way as tarditional wooden saunas because key is the hot stones, how they are heated is not necessarily of key importance.
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−	A sauna is a space that is warmed to differing degrees by heated igneous rocks or sauna stones~~, these~~ are sprinkled with water by different means to create steam, ~~this~~ increases the moisture content and temperature in the room, often in waves of warm air and creates an environment for cleansing and relaxation.	+	The word sauna is of Finnish origin, and in the traditional Finnish language, it means an earth or snow pit, because the earliest forms of sauna were mostly likely to have been built in this way and then covered but todar refers to any kind of sauna space. A sauna describes is a space that is warmed to differing degrees ( from around bettwen 50 up to 90 degrees) by heated igneous rocks or sauna stones and a heat source.
		+
		+	The hot rocks are then sprinkled with water by different means to create steam. In Finnish löyly describes the water which is in a woooden bucket and applied to the rocks using a wooden ladel, water forms steam which increases the moisture content and temperature in the room, often in waves of warm air and creates an environment for cleansing and relaxation. In some cases aromatic oils are add to the water to add scent to the steam created
		+
		+	A number of associated activities or rituals might be carried out as part of taking a sauna, such as intermittently dipping into a cold water, rolling in the snow, massage (usually in public saunas) or beating the skin with dried birch tree branches, which give off an aroma, and said to be good for blood circulation. In general sauna is said to have health benefits but in some specific cases, such as heart conditions, it should be taken with caution, depending on the temperature.

	= Where do you find saunas =		= Where do you find saunas =

−	Saunas are most common in Northern Europe, particularly Finland where they originate and are considered a key part of the culture, many Finn's visit saunas regularly and the Finnish parliament it is said meet in the sauna once a week, sauna also has somewhat spiritual connotation in some regions because it can be a time of quiet contemplation.	+	Saunas are most common in Northern Europe, particularly Finland where they originate and are considered a key part of the culture, many Finn's visit saunas regularly and the Finnish parliament it is said meet in the sauna once a week. Apprtment blocks may have communal saunas that can be booked by residents, whilst most summer or lake houses will have a sauna, as traditionally the sauna would have been the first building to be built on a new aquired site. As it is a deep part of the culture it also has a somewhat spiritual connotation in some regions because it can be a time of quiet contemplation.

−	Saunas are also found in other areas of Europe such as in Russia where they are called Banya, in Sweden, called Bastu and in Norway called similarly Badstue. Saunas have a long history in the arctic regions ~~and~~ have probably existed since around 7000 BC and are still very much in use today from private saunas at home or in summer cabins , to shared saunas in apartment ~~block~~ to public saunas, here a few different types of sauna are described.	+	Saunas are also found in other areas of Europe such as in Russia where they are called Banya, in Sweden, called Bastu and in Norway called similarly Badstue. Saunas have a long history in the arctic regions, have probably existed since around 7000 BC and are still very much in use today from private saunas at home or in summer cabins, to shared saunas in apartment blocks to public saunas, here a few different types of sauna are described.

	= Primitive saunas =		= Primitive saunas =

−	The primitive sauna, or pit sauna is probably the oldest and simplest form of sauna, that would have been used by the nomads of northern Europe. A pit would be dug in to the ground and large fire built not far away onto which stones and rocks were laid, once the fuel had burnt the hot rocks were rolled into the cetre of the pit. Those choosing to bathe in the sauna would sit around the edge of the pit and a temporary cover constructed over them and the pit which would in effect form the sauna. The water would they be poured over the still hot stones, creating steam which remains in the space under the cover helping relax and clean the sitters~~. This process may also include the added step of intermittently dipping into a cold water or rolling in the snow. The process is said to be useful against illness and helps blood circlation~~.	+	The primitive sauna, or pit sauna is probably the oldest and simplest form of sauna, that would have been used by the nomads of northern Europe. A pit would be dug in to the ground and large fire built not far away onto which stones and rocks were laid, once the fuel had burnt the hot rocks were rolled into the cetre of the pit. Those choosing to bathe in the sauna would sit around the edge of the pit and a temporary cover constructed over them and the pit which would in effect form the sauna. The water would they be poured over the still hot stones, creating steam which remains in the space under the cover helping relax and clean the sitters.

	= Tent saunas =		= Tent saunas =

−	Tent saunas are made and used in a similar way to primitive saunas. Essentially a tent is built over an area of open ground on which hot rocks are laid or moved over an area where the fire and hot rocks lie. Water is then sprinkled on the rocks to ~~creat~~ steam within the space inside the tent.	+	Tent saunas are made and used in a similar way to primitive saunas. Essentially a tent is built over an area of open ground on which hot rocks are laid or moved over an area where the fire and hot rocks lie. Water is then sprinkled on the rocks to create steam within the space inside the tent. These kinds of saunas may still be used today as temporary a set-up by travellers or by the military.

−	= Smoke ~~Saunas~~ =	+	= Smoke saunas =

−	Smoke saunas are a traditional and often public form of sauna, where a fire, covered with igneous rocks is burned to one side or the centre of a relatively large room built in a purpose built log cabin or similar building with wooden bench seats around. The sauna fills with smoke until the fuel of the fire is exausted and the sauna stones are very hot. The doors and windows are opened to purge the smoke, or through a chimney outlet, though the smokey aroma and the hot stones remain. With the openings closed again, the sauna is ready for use, the stones retain their heat for some time and can be used to create steam. Such large smoke saunas can often be found in winter holiday or hunting centres and sometimes in cities. The oldest public smoke sauna is in Tampere whilst Helsinki also has a public smoke sauna in kalio.	+	Smoke saunas are a traditional and often public form of sauna, where a fire, covered with igneous rocks is burned to one side or the centre of a relatively large room built in a purpose built log cabin or similar building with wooden bench seats around. The sauna fills with smoke until the fuel of the fire is exausted and the sauna stones are very hot. The doors and windows are opened to purge the smoke, or through a chimney outlet, though the smokey aroma and the hot stones remain. With the openings closed again, the sauna is ready for use, the stones retain their heat for some time and can be used to create steam. Such large smoke saunas can often be found in winter holiday or hunting centres and sometimes in cities. The oldest public smoke sauna Rajaportin sauna, in the Pispala area of Tampere, whilst Helsinki also has a public smoke sauna in its kalio district.

	= Wood Saunas =		= Wood Saunas =

−	These saunas function in exactly the same way as other saunas only that their is a small stove within the sauna on top of which lies the sauna stones. The fire is kept alight (smoke exiting from a chimney) during the sauna use and warms the sauna stones above which are sprinkled with water to create the steam.	+	These saunas are most common in rural areas and function in exactly the same way as other saunas only that their is a small stove within the sauna on top of which lies the sauna stones. The fire is kept alight (smoke exiting from a chimney) during the sauna use and warms the sauna stones above which are sprinkled with water to create the steam. In newer saunas timber seats should generally be made of Aspen wood, which has low levels of sap and good thermal qualities, so maintains a lower temperature tha high sap content timbers such as pine, which should onlt be used as internal cladding. More recently heat treated wooden can also be used for seating for the same reasons, in older saunas the wood has been naturally heated treated through many years of use.

	= Electric Saunas =		= Electric Saunas =

−	Today whilst wood saunas remain the what one might call the genuine sauna experience, ~~many people use~~ electric sauna ovens ~~for~~ ease and convenience. Essentially these have a heating element with sauna stones above, the element heats the stones until they can be used. Their running costs are relative to electricity prices but they are easier to maintain and use requiring no cleaning or stoking.	+	Today whilst wood saunas remain the what one might call the genuine sauna experience, with smoke saunas being the more traditional, electric saunas are often a practical solution. Electric sauna ovens offer ease and convenience as they heat quickly and do not need cleaning. Essentially these have a heating element with sauna stones above, the element heats the stones until they can be used. Their running costs are relative to electricity prices but they are easier to maintain and use requiring no cleaning or stoking.

	Traditionally and possibly romantically saunas are normally known to be a small free standing wooden buildings or cabins in the countryside often with a lake nearby. Contemporary saunas are also found as separate areas or rooms within houses, sometimes the top floor of appartment blocks in Northern Europe are given over to communal saunas for residents, whilst in other parts of Europe and the UK saunas are often found as part of swimming pool complexes, sports centres. In Finland public saunas, which function only as a sauna are not un common.		Traditionally and possibly romantically saunas are normally known to be a small free standing wooden buildings or cabins in the countryside often with a lake nearby. Contemporary saunas are also found as separate areas or rooms within houses, sometimes the top floor of appartment blocks in Northern Europe are given over to communal saunas for residents, whilst in other parts of Europe and the UK saunas are often found as part of swimming pool complexes, sports centres. In Finland public saunas, which function only as a sauna are not un common.
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−	The word sauna is of Finnish origin, and in the traditional Finnish language, it means an earth or snow pit, because the earliest forms of sauna were mostly likely to have been built in this way and then covered.

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	A sauna is a space that is warmed to differing degrees by heated igneous rocks or sauna stones, these are sprinkled with water by different means to create steam, this increases the moisture content and temperature in the room, often in waves of warm air and creates an environment for cleansing and relaxation.		A sauna is a space that is warmed to differing degrees by heated igneous rocks or sauna stones, these are sprinkled with water by different means to create steam, this increases the moisture content and temperature in the room, often in waves of warm air and creates an environment for cleansing and relaxation.
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		+	= Where do you find saunas =

	Saunas are most common in Northern Europe, particularly Finland where they originate and are considered a key part of the culture, many Finn's visit saunas regularly and the Finnish parliament it is said meet in the sauna once a week, sauna also has somewhat spiritual connotation in some regions because it can be a time of quiet contemplation.		Saunas are most common in Northern Europe, particularly Finland where they originate and are considered a key part of the culture, many Finn's visit saunas regularly and the Finnish parliament it is said meet in the sauna once a week, sauna also has somewhat spiritual connotation in some regions because it can be a time of quiet contemplation.
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	= Wood Saunas =		= Wood Saunas =

−	These saunas function in exactly the same way as other saunas only that their is a small stove within the sauna on top of which lies the stones. The fire is kept alight (smoke exiting from a chimney) during the sauna use and warms the ~~saunas the~~ stones above which are sprinkled with water to create steam.	+	These saunas function in exactly the same way as other saunas only that their is a small stove within the sauna on top of which lies the sauna stones. The fire is kept alight (smoke exiting from a chimney) during the sauna use and warms the sauna stones above which are sprinkled with water to create the steam.
		+
		+	= Electric Saunas =
		+
		+	Today whilst wood saunas remain the what one might call the genuine sauna experience, many people use electric sauna ovens for ease and convenience. Essentially these have a heating element with sauna stones above, the element heats the stones until they can be used. Their running costs are relative to electricity prices but they are easier to maintain and use requiring no cleaning or stoking.

	Traditionally and possibly romantically saunas are normally known to be a small free standing wooden buildings or cabins in the countryside often with a lake nearby. Contemporary saunas are also found as separate areas or rooms within houses, sometimes the top floor of appartment blocks in Northern Europe are given over to communal saunas for residents, whilst in other parts of Europe and the UK saunas are often found as part of swimming pool complexes, sports centres. In Finland public saunas, which function only as a sauna are not un common.		Traditionally and possibly romantically saunas are normally known to be a small free standing wooden buildings or cabins in the countryside often with a lake nearby. Contemporary saunas are also found as separate areas or rooms within houses, sometimes the top floor of appartment blocks in Northern Europe are given over to communal saunas for residents, whilst in other parts of Europe and the UK saunas are often found as part of swimming pool complexes, sports centres. In Finland public saunas, which function only as a sauna are not un common.