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04/22/2026

🌍 Earth Day is a reminder that nature deserves our reverence—and that the most extraordinary materials aren’t invented, they’re understood.

At Nükk, we’re especially grateful for Thuja plicata—Western Red Cedar.

This remarkable tree evolved over time to handle moisture, heat, and exposure—without added chemistry or heavy processing.

• Naturally occurring compounds like thujaplicins and cedrol help protect the wood from bacteria, fungi, and insects
• Low thermal conductivity keeps it comfortable to the touch, even in high heat
• Dimensional stability allows it to move through repeated cycles of heat and humidity without breaking down
• Its natural aroma has been studied for its ability to support relaxation and calm the nervous system

There’s a quiet intelligence in it.

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Long before modern construction, this was understood.

For Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest—the Coast Salish, Haida, Tlingit, and many others—Western Red Cedar is known as the Tree of Life.

It provided shelter, tools, medicine, and materials for ceremony. It was used to build homes, carve canoes, and create objects of deep cultural meaning.

Cedar wasn’t taken casually. It was harvested with care, intention, and gratitude—recognizing the relationship between people and the natural world.

In our own way, we try to carry that forward—working with local, small mills that respect the material and the land it comes from. It’s not the same tradition, but it’s a step toward honoring it.

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To build with a material like Western Red Cedar is to rely less on synthetic solutions and more on what already exists. It’s a small way of staying aligned with something older and wiser than us.

A sauna is a place to slow down, to sit still, to reconnect. The material it’s made from should carry that same sense of care.

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Build with what works. Respect where it comes from. Happy Earth Day 🌎🌲🌱

04/18/2026

This beautiful Nükk Bespoke, with an outdoor shower alcove, was handcrafted for Ryan S. In Happy Valley, OR. We utilized our Pano design as a reference, and went with slot windows to maximize privacy . Ext: 11’6”x8’6”x10’10” Int: 8’x6’5”x8’. Yakisugi finish with natural blonde accents. Clear cedar benches and backrest.

04/09/2026

This isn’t just a sauna—
It’s a mobile ritual. 🔥

Nükk has collaborated with Tempo Sauna to bring a new handcrafted, wood-burning sauna experience to Olympia.

“Tempo” means time.
It also means pace—the rhythm you return to when you finally slow down.

This build was designed around that idea…
but also around something simple:

Access.

Take it to the beach.
Set it up in your backyard.
Bring people together, wherever you are.

No install. No commitment.
Just heat—when you want it.

Heats in under 60 minutes.
Seats up to 10.

Western Red Cedar with a yakisugi finish,
built on a 7’ x 14’ double axle trailer
19’ total length
10’ tall presence (11’ with chimney)

Hot room: 7’4” x 7’4” x 7’1”
Changing room: 7’6” x 5’

Available for private rentals and events Spring 2026.

04/08/2026

Six months ago, Sharissa Olivas invited us onto her new podcast, Vision & Impact. We took a deep dive into the story behind Nukk, the craftsmanship required to build an exceptional sauna, and our philosophy on health and wellness.

Catch the full conversation on YouTube!

Welcome to Vision & Impact, a podcast hosted by Sharissa Olivas, Founder of White Wolf Marketing, where we sit down with founders and industry leaders reshap...

04/01/2026

Introducing Nükk Cerberus™

A multi-species thermal recovery system engineered to support optimal physiological balance in companion animals.

Modern thermal therapy has been shown to support circulation, muscle relaxation, and recovery in humans. The Nükk Cerberus™ extends these principles to pets through carefully calibrated heat exposure—designed around fur density, resting heart rate, and thermoregulation patterns.

By creating a controlled thermal environment, Cerberus™ encourages:
• Increased peripheral blood flow
• Gentle muscular release following activity
• Nervous system downregulation (post-zoomie stabilization)
• Passive recovery without mechanical intervention

Multi-Species Heat Profiling
Each session adapts to species-specific thermal tolerance ranges, accounting for differences in fur insulation and surface cooling.

Adaptive Fur Response™
Heat transfer is modulated to pe*****te varying coat types while maintaining surface comfort.

Cerberus Mode™ (Beta)
Simultaneous dual-animal accommodation with dynamic heat balancing across zones.

Passive Recovery Protocols
Designed for post-walk, post-play, and high-output behavioral cycles.

Preliminary observational testing suggests that short-duration thermal exposure may assist in promoting a calmer resting state and improved post-activity recovery behaviors in both canines and felines.

While individual tolerance varies, most subjects demonstrated:
• Reduced pacing
• Increased stillness
• Extended lounging duration

At Nükk, we believe in taking care of family.
Cerberus™ is engineered for the entire pack.

Launching 04.01.26

03/30/2026

Burnt cedar lasts longer, looks incredible, and bridges old-world tradition with modern design.

This is Yakisugi (often called Shou Sugi Ban)—a traditional Japanese technique that uses flame to preserve wood.

The process:Burn the surface → wire brush → seal

The fire carbonizes the outer layer, creating a natural barrier that:• resists moisture• deters insects• slows rot and decay• improves dimensional stability

The result is a blackened wood surface that not only looks striking, but performs exceptionally well—especially in outdoor environments.

We’re using a custom-built Amish multi-head propane burner to apply an old-world method in a modern way.

Same principle—executed with modern rustic innovation.

03/03/2026

7’x7’ Nükk Mod with a Shou Sugi Ban exterior nestled in the PNW woods.

02/20/2026

There’s something about looking up at a night sky that quiets everything.

Our Starlight Package turns the ceiling of your Nükk sauna into a field of constellations — tiny fiber optic stars, suspended in black stained western red cedar, glowing softly above you.

It’s like bringing the outdoors indoors.

And if you have a favorite constellation—we can integrate it into your design.

02/16/2026

Some spaces are easy to access. Others aren’t. When a driveway won’t allow a truck, a telehandler can’t fit, or the ideal sauna location sits beyond normal reach, crane delivery gives us options.

Using a crane allows for precise placement with minimal disruption to landscaping, fencing, or existing structures. It also reduces unnecessary handling and keeps the installation efficient and controlled. Perfect placement every time.

02/13/2026

This 8’x8’ handcrafted Nükk Mod was delivered to Hannah and Zev in Portland a few weeks ago, it has custom sliding benches so you have room for Yoga.

01/13/2026

Yesterday we delivered a 10’6”x8’x9’ Nükk Pano with a Shou Sugi Ban finish to Sean and Natalie in Olympia. They have a beautiful home, that used to be an old hunting lodge, that they are renovating. In one area of their yard, they are creating a Japanese garden, and had Nükk build them a custom sauna to complement their home. We will post more pictures this summer when it’s all finished.!

01/09/2026

Window placement is everything when it comes to capturing your view. Whether you live in a natural or urban setting, the placement, size, and transparency of your windows can take your overall sauna experience to another level. Every Nükk is handcrafted, that means we frame your windows to perfectly complement your surroundings and view. This 7’x8’x9’6” Besopke sauna, with an L-bench and starlight package, was delivered this week to John in Burien, WA. He has a beautiful spot!