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As one aspect of Iglucraft&#039;s appeal has always been the why and how of combining the traditional centuries-old shingling technique with modern knowledge and craftsmanship, Estonian National Television made a story with our Founder and CEO, Priit Kallas, to find out more about this building and design material for their TV series &quot;Wood in Architecture&quot; (&quot;Puit Arhitektuuris&quot;). Why did we choose to use shingles? What makes the use of shingles special? Find out in this 4-minute link below.Copyright: Salvestus on pärit ERR-i saatest “Puit arhitektuuris”.

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Each Iglucraft structure has been hundreds of years in the making. Centuries before, our forefathers used a traditional shingling technique to build the barns, saunas, cabins and farmhouses across our homeland. Their handiwork protected us from the elements and gave us places to live and places we could be restored. Today, Iglucraft uses that same know-how as we fashion the finest materials into our line of Igluhuts and Iglusaunas. But the goal is still the same - to offer customers a place where they can be restored.<a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/story/">Read more about our story</a>

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Our story

As one aspect of Iglucraft's appeal has always been the why and how of combining the traditional centuries-old shingling technique with modern knowledge and craftsmanship, Estonian National Television made a story of Iglucraft with our Founder and CEO, Priit Kallas.

Iglucraft - shingled design

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Wood in Architecture

Mary Teras

Have you ever experienced ice swimming? Iglusauna makes this experience complete.Briefly said ice swimming indicates ice breaking so therefore this now-called sport is more of a thing in Nordic countries. It has evolved into an all-year sport that has even competitions developed for it. Here we of course would like to remind you of being careful and listening to your body, what and if, it is something for you.So imagine going ice swimming and then having a relaxing sauna afterwards - sounds impossible when you’re swimming spot is not so close to home? Our Iglusauna makes your experience complete, bring it with you so you wouldn’t have to choose one for the other - have both.

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Iglusauna is not just about the design and craftmanship. Iglusauna can be the landmark in your garden or an expression of your mindset.The steam of Iglusauna is famous at home and abroad. Due to it&#039;s curved shape steam travels upwards to the ceiling, drifting softly downwards and filling the entire room and enveloping those relaxing on the bench. <a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/outdoor-saunas/">View all Iglusaunas</a>

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IGLUSAUNAS

Imagine going ice swimming and then having a relaxing sauna afterwards. Our Iglusauna makes your experience complete, this video gives an idea of it.

How to combine ice swimming and sauna?

Make yourself at home in a warm and comfy Iglucraft cabin in Somerset, England. Just take the tour and get to know the bits and pieces of Kate&#039;s Igluhut that she has placed in her beautiful back garden in the middle of an orchard. What made you choose an Igluhut?Kate: &quot;One day I was surfing the Instagram and stumbled across a very cool and quirky sauna, actually, that was made quite similarly to this accommodation unit. I contacted the company thinking that they must be an international big company who is making these, but it so happens that their distributor lives just in the next village and the company is making these in a really small factory in Estonia! They are handcrafted! They ship all over Europe, so we were really lucky at the time to get the cabin.&quot;

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Igluhut is a tiny house that is tailored to suit. Order it to meet your basic needs, but have it crafted to match your specific requirements. The design of Igluhut is unique, combining the centuries-old shingle technology with modern knowledge and craftwork.<a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/cabins/">View all Igluhuts</a>

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Igluhuts, Similar but Different

This birthday, my greatest self-gift was a 3-day of &quot;Mind Spa&quot; to reflect, relax, and upgrade my inner OS. Here&#039;s what happened. My pandemic brain was craving a digital detox escape to sharpen executive function or cognitive abilities, including reasoning, paying attention, decision-making, and learning. I booked a cosy sea-facing Iglu at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/iglupark/">Iglupark</a>, located in the most vibrant area of Tallinn, Noblessner. With its private terrace overlooking the sea, I enjoyed invigorating steam in the sauna followed by a dip in near-freezing seawater (Yep, ~8°C). My first ever cold-water swimming revitalized my mind, body, and soul. That a smile was broadly displayed on my face. Wandering Mind While I enjoyed the serene beauty of the sea and watched the ships sail by, there was a constant flow of thoughts streaming through my mind. I wrote down the thoughts that were swirling around in my mind on a piece of paper. This process of brain dumping helped me declutter my mind and improve my focus. Right To Disconnect Many people have been able to work from home since the start of the pandemic. However, a growing number of them have found it difficult to separate their work and private lives. Taking some time off to unwind can boost your productivity and creativity.  If you&#039;re struggling to find a balance between work and self-care, you&#039;re not alone. It took me a long time to figure out how to take care of myself. Remember, Make self-care a priority, not a privilege. Igluhuts and saunas really are for anyone looking for MeTime or just a mini getaway. Make Time for &quot;Me Time&quot;!

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If you're struggling to find a balance between work and self-care, you're not alone. It might take me a long time to figure out how to take care of yourself.

Iglucraft - Take Time for Me Time

Take Time for Me Time

Iglucraft has recently doubled production and is building a new production building in Viljandi County. While current production capacity has allowed for around 250 houses and saunas to be completed each year, the expansion will allow 500 to be assembled next year, thus resulting in quicker delivery times for clients. In recent years, Iglucraft has taken a major leap forward in terms of both export countries and turnover. Demand has grown significantly, and by the end of April 2021 Iglucraft’s sauna production had been sold out until the end of the year. Waiting times got longer, resulting in a situation where houses were still available, but as more and more saunas were ordered the queues became longer.&quot;If in the past we had always tried to produce enough stock in the warehouse prior to the start of the sauna sales season, then this spring we were faced with a situation where we no longer had a sample to show the customer. As the purchasing of saunas tends to be based on emotion, the customer simply turns his back when they hear in February that they won’t be receiving the sauna by Midsummer’s Day. We had to do something.&quot;As a result, the company decided to build a new production building. However, as its construction will take some time, the situation was temporarily resolved by expanding existing production, which has now achieved the necessary production capacity.Based on the logic employed in the production, it is not possible to increase the production volume by, for example, 30% instead, it had to be doubled. Despite the fact that its products are handmade and each cutting must be installed by hand and individually, production still takes place on a line – so the best solution, in terms of maintaining efficiency and the price level, was to place a new line next to the existing line.The expansion raised production capacity to a new level – production and the team doubled in size, a new team is already being trained, and when the new production building is completed, all that remains is to move to the new location. So, we are happy to announce to our clients that delivery times have become shorter and that the new production will be more energy efficient, more modern and have a smaller ecological footprint.

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Iglucraft doubled production and is building a new production building

João Magalhães

The Dale family talks about their journey to accommodation business with Iglucraft products on the Scotsman. Lisa and Douglas Dale’s family dates back to hundreds of years and has the longest history with farming the same farm in East Lothian.The family wanted to take on a new chapter with holiday accommodation, but was looking for something rather distinguished - unique even, which is why they took their time to choose. Iglucraft had caught their eye and after seeing it with their own eye, the family instantly fell in love with how they are built. Of course an adding bonus was the fact that no-one in Scotland had discovered them yet, whereas some celebrities in the UK like David Beckham and Gordon Ramsay had been enjoying them for quite some time.Douglas and Lisa are receiving 5-star reviews ever since the first Igluhut opened in August 2021, therefore a big success. We are more than thrilled to help expand their accommodation business with 5 more Igluhuts this year. Hopefully next year there’s already possible to enjoy views from the Igluhuts onto Tantallon Castle and the Bass Rock.

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Igluhut is a house that is tailored to suit. Order it meet your basic needs but have it crafted to match your specific requirements. The design of Igluhut is unique, combining the centuries-old shingle technology with modern knowledge and craftwork.<a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/cabins/">View all Igluhuts</a>

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The Dale family talks about their journey to accommodation business with Iglucraft products on the Scotsman. The family wanted to take on a new chapter with holiday accommodation, but was looking for something rather distinguished - unique even.

SCOTSMAN I WHEN WANTING TO DIVERSIFY, CHOOSE AN ESTONIAN IGLUHUT

SCOTSMAN | WHEN WANTING TO DIVERSIFY, CHOOSE AN ESTONIAN IGLUHUT

We in Iglucraft believe that people need spaces without corners so our thoughts, dreams and lives wouldn’t get stuck on them. When we think about everyday life most of it is cornered - we wake up in a square, you walk through square doors, you go to work in a square transport, then you probably get coffee from a square machine and spend several hours in a square building. When we think about nature, most of it is round - the airflow, rocks, sun, birds nest.Here is a thought-provoking story by Mountain Men that illustrates that idea.

As you see there is a reason why Iglucraft products structures incorporate roundness, reflecting nature’s true harmony. To help you to a more natural way of being than the everyday life in perfectly linear cityscapes. Our products transform the environment, helping you step out of the daily routine and take some time for yourself.

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Reason why Iglucraft products structures incorporate roundness is that people need spaces without corners to reflect nature's true harmony. Here's a video that illustrates that idea.

People need spaces without corners - Mountain Men

Previous years have been challenging for many of us due to the pandemic. Though as we all know there isn’t bad without the good - one positive outcome of the situation is the increase in domestic travels.We are clapping for our client, Culdees Mansion House &amp; Castle, whose glamping site was chosen as one of the most spectacular Scottish glamping sites to check out according to the Daily Record. Culdees Mansion House &amp; Castle has installed our Igluhut with a hot tub on their estate welcoming guests to take time off in nature and at the same time enjoy a magnificent view on the castle lit at night.

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“Found within the grounds of Culdees Castle in Muthill near Crieff, these glamping huts are the byword in luxury. With eye-catching exteriors, and direct views of Historic Culdees Castle, the cabins come with their own wood fired hot tubs, cosy wings and even a fire pit.Keep an out for the estate&#039;s wild roaming deer as you enjoy the comfortable interior which is described as a &#039;little cocoon of insulated luxury&#039;.”So whenever in Scotland, go and check it out! Read more about the glamping sites in Scotland <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/most-spectacular-scottish-glamping-sites-25008896?fbclid=IwAR15fTHxq9G4ZCIJkNMjiseTOiXZsipdcmvXFPZRBNj3NJ8qlwTsCCq_WYE">here</a>.

Igluhut is a tiny house that is tailored to suit. Order it to meet your basic needs, but have it crafted to match your specific requirements. The design of Igluhut is unique, combining the centuries-old shingle technology with modern knowledge and craftwork.<a href="https://iglucraft.com/en/cabins/">View all Igluhuts</a>

Iglucraft client, Culdees Mansion House & Castle glamping site has been chosen as one of the most spectacular glamping sites to check out in Scotland.

Where to go glamping in Scotland?

We asked our clients to give us feedback on how their businesses are doing with Iglucraft cabins. Here Björn and his wife Nadine share their feedback on their glamping business in Parey, Germany, why they love the concept and why so many people visit their Iglucamp.

We asked our clients to give us feedback on how their businesses are doing with Iglucraft cabins. Here Björn and his wife Nadine share their feedback on their glamping business in Parey, Germany, why they love the concept and why so many people visit their Iglucamp.Björn Thomas and his wife have <a href="https://www.iglu-camp.de/">6 different glamping parks </a>set up with Iglucraft products in Germany. You will find some of them on water, some of them on rooftops and others in beautiful locations in the nature all over Germany.<blockquote>&quot;It&#039;s really a super nice feeling, when you see your guests enjoying their time here. It is history, it&#039;s not just plastic, a metal roof or something made by industrial machines. It&#039;s alive. We actually spent the first night in the Igluhut. We woke up so that we looked directly from our bed onto the water and we thought, if our guests also feel the same way that we do, then we&#039;ve done something right. I believe it will never lose its magic.&quot; </blockquote>Take time to watch this video to get inspired by the special shape of Igluhuts and why the round shape appeals to all people alike.Start your own Iglucraft journey with our cabins and saunas by contacting us: <a href="mailto:taketime@iglucraft.com">taketime@iglucraft.com</a>

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The Thomas family has 6 glamping parks all over Germany. In the video he and his wife explain why they love Iglucraft products and why their clients choose them.

Iglucraft Cabins in a Glamping Park in Germany

Iglucraft, managed by entrepreneur of the year, Priit Kallas, launched its newest business extension in Noblessner – Iglupark which consists of five saunas, four offices, and ten igloo houses. In addition to the nearly one million euro-investment in Noblessner, the company is planning to open ten Igluparks in Estonia and fifty all around Europe in the upcoming years. Iglusaunas have gathered recognition here in Estonia, as well as worldwide – the Estonians’ saunas have already been purchased by Gordon Ramsay, David Beckham, and Guy Ritchie, for example. Within the past three years, the company’s turnover has grown from 1.5 million euros to 3.9 million euros. This year’s estimated turnover amounts to 5.1 million euros, and the company is planning to double its production volumes next year.Now, the company’s saunas, igloo huts, and offices can be enjoyed in Noblessner, where the visitors get to spend a night in a room with scenic sea views, use a sauna, or organise a work meeting and motivation-boosting day by the sea. According to Priit Kallas, CEO of the company, Iglupark will serve as a significant expansion from the classic individual sale. “Iglupark will make the igloo saunas much more easily available and as going to the sauna is such a natural part of the Estonian people’s lives, this will provide a convenient opportunity for anyone to have closer contacts with the sauna culture. The sea-side offices are a completely unique innovation and can be used as a temporary space for working or for holding inspiring meetings. Even though we were not necessarily looking for an urban space for building the park, I believe that from the perspective of the views and the milieu, Noblessner is the best location for launching the comprehensive solution for the first time,” he explained. An Igluhut can provide accommodation for the night for up to two people. Igluhuts contain of a living-room, a large bed, a kitchen nook, and a bathroom. There is also a large terrace with outdoor furniture. Offices of various sizes consist of a meeting room for eight people or workstations for five, while a sauna fits up to ten people. The saunas are already available and the offices and Igluhuts will be open for visitors from July.In spite of entering the market of services with Iglupark, the company will remain actively involved with production and sales. According to Kallas, Iglupark will also serve the purpose of a showroom, as the visitors will get to get acquainted with the solution and try it out. This applies to saunas as well as huts which form the majority, that is 75% of the company’s turnover. Creative Woodworks OÜ produces hand-made huts, home offices, and saunas under the Iglucraft trademark. The company has sold its products to twenty countries worldwide, including Japan, Australia, and the United States. The company employs forty-two people. In 2020, the company’s turnover amounted to 3.9 million euros. Photos: <a href="http://bit.ly/Iglusaun_Noblessner">http://bit.ly/Iglusaun_Noblessner</a>Further information for the media: those interested are welcome to come and get acquainted with Iglupark and book interviews. Further information: Priit Kallas Chief Executive Officer of Iglucraft <a href="mailto:priit@iglucraft.com">priit@iglucraft.com</a>