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Thermasol’s Vue Outdoor Sauna Recognized for Design Excellence
Thermasol’s Vue outdoor sauna has been recognized with a LUXE RED Award and named a finalist in the Hospitality Design Awards, highlighting its role in shaping a more design-led approach to outdoor wellness.
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Luxury Wellness Just Cut The Cord
Solar-Powered Solaris by Thermasol - Recognized by TIME as One of the Best Inventions of 2025 - Expands Where Luxury Sauna Culture Can Go KEY TAKEAWAYS Solaris by Thermasol is the first fully off-grid solar-powered sauna available in the United States. Solaris was recently named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025. The sauna operates fully off-grid using integrated solar panels and battery storage, requiring no electrical connection. Designed for luxury homes, retreats, and hospitality properties, Solaris expands where outdoor wellness spaces can be installed. ROUND ROCK, Texas (March 19, 2026) — Luxury consumers are demanding sustainability without compromise—and the wellness industry is responding. At the center of that shift is Solaris by Thermasol. It is the first fully off-grid solar-powered sauna available in the United States and TIME recently named it one of the Best Inventions of 2025. TIME RECOGNITION REFLECTS A MOVEMENT Each year, TIME editors assess products and technology for originality, ambition, efficacy and impact and then spotlight those that are making the world better, smarter, and a bit more fun. It named Solaris as one of the Best Inventions of 2025, underscoring the vision behind the sauna: bringing wellness, sustainability and freedom together through thoughtful design. “More homeowners and hospitality developers are looking to create spaces that feel like an eco-friendly retreat. Solaris shows that luxury wellness and sustainability can live in the same experience—while making sauna design far more flexible by removing the need for a power connection,” said Nathan Hagemeier... The recognition marks a milestone for sauna innovation and the growing movement toward sustainable wellness at home. It reflects increasing demand for design-led, energy-conscious wellness experiences that fit seamlessly into modern living. OFF-GRID WELLNESS: A NEW CATEGORY OF SAUNAS As the U.S. sauna market was forecasted to grow... Saunas, once confined to gyms and Nordic households... Solaris by Thermasol represents the next evolution... SOLARIS: THE FIRST FULLY OFF-GRID SOLAR-POWERED SAUNA IN THE UNITED STATES The Solaris design reflects the same intention as the technology... Solaris key features: Fully solar-powered outdoor sauna that charges in 1 day of sunshine Integrated solar panels with built-in battery storage and operates entirely without a power connection Provides 2–3 hours of use and up to 5 hours on sunny days Reaches 170°F within 40 minutes 3kW Harvia KIP heater for fast, gentle heat RGB LED color light therapy with remote control Available in 2 sizes for 2–5 people Solaris is part of a coordinated innovation across the Harvia family... Solaris is available through Thermasol's network of more than 2,500 authorized dealers and Premier Partners across North America and Europe. For more information or to schedule a design and wellness consultation, visit thermasol.com. About Thermasol Thermasol has led the evolution of steam and sauna technology since 1958 when it pioneered the first residential electric steam shower. Renowned for creating the foundation for the modern home spa, it transforms daily rituals into elevated wellness experiences. In 2024, Thermasol became part of the Harvia Group, the world's leading sauna and spa company, uniting American innovation in steam and smart wellness with Harvia's deep heritage in Finnish sauna culture and heater technology. Today, the brand designs luxury steam shower systems with digital smart controls and accessories, as well as sauna cabins and heaters trusted by homeowners, designers, builders, and hospitality professionals worldwide. Distinguished by professional-grade engineering, advanced digital planning tools, concierge-level support, and the industry's only true lifetime warranty on residential steam generators, Thermasol's commitment to innovation and service has earned recognition, including TIME Best Inventions of 2025 and multiple Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association (DPHA) awards. Learn more at Thermasol.com and follow @Thermasol on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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