Build Your Own Sauna or Greenhouse

Open‑source modular structures for whatever the function—saunas, greenhouses, offices—built from standard lumber and common tools.

TRY THE WTFOSPHERE™ BUILDER! GET LOCAL QUOTES

Design it yourself — or get quotes from local builders

How It Works

1

Design Your Space

Use our free 3D configurator to design your perfect layout

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Get Quotes

Local building suppliers receive your design and specifications

3

Get Built

Choose a supplier, get your materials, and start building

~200 2×4s + 4 Sheets
2.6×2.6m Backyard Footprint
$0 License Fees
100% Open Source
~2 Build Time
3 Basic Tools

Use our free configurator to explore the modular system, visualize the structure in 3D, and see how the components come together to create space.

  • Explore Modular Layouts
  • Real-time 3D preview
  • Save and share designs
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WTFosphere™ Configurator Screenshot
Free!

Why This Matters

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Fork it, Hack it, Sell it

Open Source means you can use it commercially, modify it freely, and share your improvements.

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Hardware-store Parts Only

Built from standard lumber and hardware. No exotic materials or special tools required.

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Your $29 Funds Prototypes

When you buy a handbook, you're literally funding the next open-source prototype we build.

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Full CAD + Cut Lists Included

Every handbook includes complete 3D models, 2D drawings, and precise cut lists for zero waste.

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Full Documentation

Complete CAD files, cut lists, assembly guides, and living documentation.

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Ecosystem, Not Just Plans

More than blueprints—join a growing network of suppliers, builders, and fellow makers.

Precision CNC-Cut MDF Templates

Pre-order these professionally manufactured templates – perfect fits, zero waste. Manufactured after reaching minimum order quantities.

🎯 Ecosystem Pre-Order: Building a network of certified manufacturers • Your order funds the first certified partner • Join the open source shelter revolution

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Perfect Fit

Laser-precision cuts ensure every piece fits exactly right.

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Drop-Shipped

Delivered straight to your door from our manufacturing partner.

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Zero Waste

Optimized cutting patterns minimize material waste.

PRE ORDER PAPER OR MDF TEMPLATES

Pre-order system now live! View all available templates →

We're Sequencing From Simple to Complex

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Why Sauna First

Fewest parts, rustic aesthetic, forgiving construction. Perfect for learning manufacturing without needing precision. Your handbook purchase funds us getting good enough to build the complex stuff right.

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Crawl → Walk → Run

Sauna (crawl): Basic structure, forgiving tolerances
Greenhouse (walk): More complex, tighter fits
Office/Other (run): Full complexity, zero margin for error

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Why Greenhouse Last

Most parts, tightest tolerances, zero margin for error. Water leaks destroy everything. We're building capability first before tackling the most demanding builds.

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Current Focus: Saunosphere

We're building the simplest, most forgiving structure first. This gets us good at manufacturing while giving you something valuable to build.

Support Development & Get the Plans

Two ways to support: Buy individual handbooks as they're released, or become a Lifetime Supporter and get everything we ever build.

Standard Edition
$29
The Essential Start.
Get the Whole Thiosphere Handbook now. Buy additional handbooks as they release ($25-55 each).
  • ✅ Current PDF Plans
  • ✅ Complete Build Guide
  • ❌ Future Updates
Standard - $29 (SDK Only)
Founder's Edition
$299
Every handbook we ever release, forever. Sauna, greenhouse, office - all of them. Plus direct team access and founder badge.
  • All Future Handbooks
  • Lifetime Updates
  • ✅ Founder's Badge & Swag
Founders - $299

Funding Next Prototype: Saunosphere

Progress to Sauna Prototype $2,950 / $8,500
35%

Latest from the Workshop

Follow our journey building in public. Real progress, real challenges, real solutions.

AI as Cofounder

How we're using AI to accelerate hardware development

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First Principles Soultioning

Building from the ground up, questioning everything

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Not Your Bucky's Dome

Why we're taking a different approach to modular shelter

Read More →
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Community Builds

Share your Thiosphere builds with the community! Use the Share button in our configurator to create a link to your design.

VIEW ALL BLOG POSTS →
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Call for First Builders!

We are looking for the first 5 makers to document their build process. In exchange for high-quality photos and video, we'll feature you on our main site and send you exclusive Thiosphere swag.

Apply to be a First Builder

NEWSLETTER SIGNUP

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🔥 Our First Product has Launched!

Get the Whole Thiosphere™ Handbook - the complete guide to modular open source spaces - starting at $29!

Founder's Edition includes lifetime access to all planned handbooks!

Buy yours today
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✨ Design Your Own Modular Space

Use our free 3D configurator to customize your build - swap modules, change materials, and see it in AR on your phone.

🪄 Open Configurator