Sustainable Green Building: Banya, Sauna, Sweat Lodge

[misty8bones]

Like your film and sauna. Also you video on language. I am 2 hours North of Berlin and want to build a sauna like yours here maybe by the lake. What was the white cement looking stuff you used to waterproof it. I tried to send you a similar note but it was from the wrong address.

[hulih20]

@misty8bones Wow Did I mss your Comment... So very Sorry. The White Stuff on the outside is Cement colored White. LAnguage... Thank you. We need to STOP creating BAD Language. Be well and take care of yourselves... L.

[daniela141171]

Nicely put together film and swaet lodge. What is the white cement looking stuff you used to water proof?. I am in Germany and want to build something similar. You might like the - flying concrete site.

[crock703]

Hey. In case you check comments occasionally, and don't mind a general question, I'm curious what are some of the fastest & cleanest heating methods?

Don't know much about saunas/sweats, but it seems like fire heating (aside from the value of tradition) is inconvenient for casual use b/c it is slow & labor intensive. The typical electric heaters probably gulp tons of electricity.

Just curious what an efficient/clean/quick off-grid system might be. (Ever heard of people using a Fresnel Lens?)

[yonder101]

Is what you do, first off, go out and find some rocks. Try and find old volcanic rocks or something, only because they can retain heat without cracking alot easier. Then you put about 32 rocks in a sacred fire. After the rocks become red hot, you put them, in a hole dug out inside the sweat lodge. you take water in with you and pour on the rocks, causing steam and plenty of heat.

[hulih20]

you got it.... Hot!

[hulih20]

Wow! Sorry I missed your comment. Been a busy winter. No on Frensel Lense. I lived in Alaska in the bush for three years and our Banya also used wood. It was much bigger 15'x15'. The one we build here is about 8' round and 4'high. The insides are carved into the soil to make it a bit deeper inside and room for your legs. Best of luck in all you do.. Keep safe

[whaleinsmallbathtub]

send them a messege. theyll chech that

[urssulas]

Plz anyone can you give me banya building plan????

[hulih20]

Sorry for not seeing your post. Write me....

[Voodoozeko]

Oh hi i wrote 1 year ago under name urssulas but now i use name Voodoozeko. I have learnt much since then i have build a sauna and now i know difference between sauna and banya.

[hulih20]

Very cool.... sorry it took me so long ENJOY the HEAT!!

[Voodoozeko]

Thanks!

[urssulas]

pleas someone can you give me banya building plan????

[urssulas]

plz someone tell whats the difference betwen sauna and banya??????

[dvmcgovern]

Great video. everyone could use a good old fashioned sweat. Sorry we didn't get up there to meet you and your wife. Some day soon I hope. :)

[hulih20]

Next time... Thanks for checking in. Always welcome

[samthor]

if it is not an actual sweat lodge design handed down form tribal teaching with respect to tribal beliefs,

then its not an actual sweat lodge.

please don't call it a sweat lodge.

that's very disrespectful to native americans and their culture.

[hulih20]

Hi Sam: No disrespect. I am traditional and I know these teaching as my culture and I live respectfully. I have seen many sweats made of all kinds of materials. Many traditions also. I went to A Mayan Sweet this week. Massage is part of their tradition. Be well and safe. Honor our teachings and sacred ways. Blessings on to you and your people. Aho. Lati

[hulih20]

No word from Sam? If you leave a comment on my vid's you should expect a dialog. That is what I was taught. When someone speaks. Listen. Hear their words. and think. I think Sam should not go around SPAMING people when he does not know them or what they believe or know. Each of us has our own way and we should respect that as our foundation. My shelter, sauna, lodge,sweat lodge, banya is my personal place and very SACRED to me and my family. See you all at the river!Think. Be well. Lati

[EnviroMonster]

Green is good,pretty cool.

[jackrjude]

Hey there thanks ! Looking to build a lodge real soon here in Ischua NY....Thanks for the info ,,peacful sounds ...Jack

[hulih20]

thanks Jack. Build it, use it and be peaceful:-)

[hulih20]

We have 2 vents to allow fresh air in and it can be adjusted. We'll put another stove this summer after we finish our house. It's a great space...Thanks

[moonsman72]

Watching your video has wetted my appetite to know more about your style of building. I was wondering how the chiminea would keep going. Considering that the point of a sauna is to get hot and steaming, Do you try to keep the cold air out? If so, how do you stop the fire from burning up all the oxygen in the lodge?

Great music, great art. Love your lifestyle.

[hulih20]

We have two 4" pipe vents we can control for venting. That is the point of a wood stove. Banya. It can get really as hot as you like it and for as long as you like. I built something similar in Alaska. A traditional style would have collapsed. 300" to 900" of snow. Used it all year!

[leslieluhu]

Beautiful!!!! Do you have a bog? I'd love to know your materials used.

[hulih20]

Look at or read the COMMENTS to the right. Thanks. No Bog... Desert Living...

[jackrjude]

Hi . Loved the lodge, the music was great as well , couldnt find anything on the music ,,,please help...Jack

[hulih20]

Hi and Thanks.... The lodge took a back seat while we're finishing our Casita. Music. CD:Double Nickels on the Dime

Artist: Minutemen

Song:Cohesion

[hulih20]

Yo...Jack. Thanks for checking in.

Artist: Minutemen

Song:Cohesion