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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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Women’s Wellness + the Power of Sauna
Women’s Wellness + the Power of Sauna An Evening with Dr. Emilia Vuorisalmi, Moderated by Katie Martin of LUXE Interiors + Design Wellness can be a buzzword. Sauna is not. At Thermasol + Harvia’s Denver showroom, designers, builders, architects, and wellness enthusiasts gathered for an intimate evening exploring women’s wellness and the enduring power of sauna — not as a trend, but as a ritual. The conversation, thoughtfully moderated by Katie Martin of LUXE Interiors + Design, featured Dr. Emilia Vuorisalmi — medical doctor, author, and Harvia Doctor in Residence — whose Finnish roots and medical background offered both cultural perspective and scientific grounding. Sauna as a Signal of Safety In a world wired for urgency, Dr. Emilia returned repeatedly to one concept: inner safety. Sauna, she explained, creates a physiological and emotional signal to the body that it can finally let go. Heat first activates the system — raising heart rate and circulation — but what follows is parasympathetic restoration. The shift into calm. “Sauna creates a sense of inner safety. It’s the place your nervous system learns: you can finally let go.”— Dr. Emilia Vuorisalmi Rather than approaching sauna as another performance metric to optimize, she encouraged a more intuitive approach. “Drop your ego outside the sauna. Listen to your body — don’t push it.” The Chemistry of Calm Dr. Emilia brought the science forward in an accessible way, exploring how sauna can support balance across three key messengers: Dopamine — drive and direction Serotonin — steadiness and safety Oxytocin — connection (to yourself and others) In high-stress modern life, many of us live heavily in dopamine — constant forward motion, constant stimulation. Sauna, she noted, helps create conditions for regulation, supporting connection and calm over time. “Sauna is not about suffering through it. It should feel comfortably uncomfortable.” Women’s Wellness: Less Pressure, More Listening Katie Martin brought the conversation into lived reality — acknowledging perimenopause, stress, and the intensity of modern life. “The one takeaway for everything you said today is just keep it simple. Slow down. Take deep breaths.”— Katie Martin, LUXE Interiors + Design For women especially, Dr. Emilia emphasized that more intensity isn’t always better. Heat is still a stressor. The key is consistency and intuition — shorter sessions when needed, listening to cycle shifts, and allowing the ritual to support the body rather than overwhelm it. “It should be more about letting go, listening to your intuition, and just trusting. Let the heat soften at the edges.” Design Matters: What Makes a Sauna Feel Good For the architects and designers in the room, the discussion moved beyond physiology and into space. Ventilation, Dr. Emilia noted, is critical. Without proper airflow, even the most beautiful sauna will feel uncomfortable. Bench height and ceiling proportion also matter more than most people realize — too much space above the top bench can reduce the enveloping heat experience. And perhaps most powerfully: nature connection enhances regulation. Views, materials, lighting, and what happens after the heat cycle all shape the experience. Sauna is not just a hot room — it is a sequence. Steam, Traditional, Infrared, and Simplicity The Q&A explored everything from detox myths to red light therapy to athletic recovery. Dr. Emilia clarified that while sweating supports circulation, the body’s primary detoxification systems remain the liver and kidneys. The greater benefit of sauna often lies in stress reduction, improved vascular function, and heat adaptation — effects that compound over time. On traditional versus steam, she acknowledged their differences but returned to the same core message: listen to your body. Some days call for deeper heat. Others for gentler steam. “It’s not a sprint. It’s a ritual.” Ritual in a Measured World Perhaps the most resonant moment of the evening addressed the cultural shift happening in wellness: tracking, timers, and constant optimization. Dr. Emilia offered a Finnish perspective — one rooted less in metrics and more in presence. “It’s great that the trend is booming. I think there’s so much that we still don’t know. It’s a lot about measuring and pushing and optimizing. But if I can teach something from the Finnish tradition, it should be more about letting go, listening to your intuition, and just trusting. Let the heat soften at the edges.”— Dr. Emilia Vuorisalmi The Most Powerful Wellness Is the One You’ll Repeat The evening closed not with prescriptions, but with permission. Sauna does not need to be extreme. It does not need to be competitive. It does not need to be another thing to conquer. It can simply be a return — to breath, to warmth, to yourself. And in that return, perhaps the most sustainable form of wellness begins.
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Designer Spotlight: Molly McCabe, McCabe By Design
Designer Molly McCabe of McCabe By Design transformed a Bainbridge Island bathroom into a serene, wellness-focused retreat featuring Thermasol steam technology and timeless functionality.
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Now Open: Thermasol’s First Sauna & Steam Showroom
A Wellness-Centered Destination Designed to Inspire Thermasol has officially opened the doors to its first-ever dedicated Sauna & Steam Showroom — a space designed not only to display wellness technology but to let guests fully experience it. Located inside the International Design Center (IDC) in Denver, Colorado, this new destination blends immersive design, smart technology, and restorative rituals to reflect a new era of wellness living. “This showroom represents more than a display of products—it’s a reflection of where the industry is headed,” says Nick Larrick, Head of Region, North America at Harvia. “The demand for wellness-centered design is only accelerating, and Denver has become a hub for that movement.” A Space That Goes Beyond the Showroom Open to both the trade and the public, the 3,000-square-foot showroom invites visitors to explore the full spectrum of residential and commercial wellness design. With both indoor and outdoor installations, the space demonstrates how seamlessly sauna and steam elements can integrate into any setting. Key showroom features include: Five sauna models, including two fully operational suites and one custom build One immersive steam shower with full aromatherapy and chromatherapy features Hot soak + cold plunge Displays of Harvia and EOS heaters, controls, and sauna accessories Smart technology for personalized control of temperature, lighting, and ambiance Designed in collaboration with Ultra Design Center, the space reflects the shared vision of delivering accessible luxury wellness to designers, architects, builders, and wellness-focused homeowners. “We’re thrilled to partner with Thermasol, Harvia, and EOS to address this growing product category,” says Kevin Castelo, General Manager of Ultra Design Center. “Colorado has an active and health-conscious population, and many of our clients are now prioritizing wellness spaces in their homes.” Design-Driven. Experience-Forward. The showroom is thoughtfully divided into serene indoor environments and an outdoor wellness courtyard, allowing guests to see, touch, and feel how wellness design comes to life. From elegant cladding and glass walls to cedar interiors and smart controls, every detail serves a purpose — to inspire possibility and offer practical insight for real-world applications. The design team, led by Gina D’Amore Bauerle, brought together elements from Cosentino, Moderno Works, and Denver Glass Interiors, creating a layered aesthetic that balances modernity with natural materials. Whether you're exploring residential upgrades or full-scale hospitality projects, the space is built to support innovation at every scale. A Wellness Lifestyle, Not a Trend As wellness real estate continues its upward trajectory — projected to reach $887.5 billion by 2027 according to the Global Wellness Institute — Thermasol’s Denver showroom stands as a testament to this evolution. The integration of steam, sauna, light, and sound is no longer a luxury reserved for spas — it’s a smart, holistic approach to self-care that can be brought home. Location📍 Ultra Design Center, IDC Building – Denver, Colorado🕘 Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Sat: 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.Schedule a VisitVirtual Tour Featured Thermasol Products – Spectra Outdoor Sauna– Evander Barrel Sauna– Ventura Indoor Sauna– Custom Cut Sauna– Aalto Indoor Sauna– Total Wellness Package– Sauna & Shower Accessories– Harvia & EOS Sauna Heaters 📸 Photographer: Jason Jung📍 Location: Denver, Colorado
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Athlete Spotlight: Quinn Ewers x Thermasol — A Champion’s Wellness Journey
University of Texas QB Quinn Ewers visited Thermasol HQ to explore our wellness innovations and share how sauna therapy supports his recovery, sleep, and athletic performance.
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Athlete Spotlight: Patrick Taylor Jr. x Thermasol — Recovery, Elevated
NFL running back Patrick Taylor Jr. visits Thermasol HQ to explore how steam and sauna therapy enhance his athletic recovery. Discover his wellness routine and favorite products.
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Harvia Acquires Thermasol: A New Chapter in Wellness Innovation
Harvia Acquires ThermasolHarvia has officially acquired Thermasol, uniting two global leaders in steam and sauna innovation. This strategic move expands Harvia’s North American presence while ensuring continuity in product excellence, service, and leadership. Former CEO Mitch Altman joins as Strategic Adviser, with Jennifer Thayer stepping in as CEO of Thermasol. Together, Harvia and Thermasol are setting a new global standard in wellness technology.
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ThermaSol Celebrates 65 Years of Innovation in Steam, Shower, and Sauna Technology
ThermaSol celebrated 65 years of innovation with a special event at its Texas headquarters, honoring its legacy, design partners, and dedicated team. Explore the highlights.
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