Automated Wellness Pods
Step inside a WelPod and you’re immersed into a multi-sensory, therapeutic experience that becomes personalized to target your wellness needs. Reimagine a sauna-like environment that offers a functional space for restoring health, practising yoga or simply relaxing. WelPods are automated by Loxone with the Miniserver providing optimal control of heating, ventilation, lighting and more… Find out how in our Q&A with US Loxone Gold Partner Inder Kanwal:
  Project highlights
Location
Vancouver, BC
Loxone Partner
The Smartest Builder
Client
Circle Wellness Studios
Product Highlights
Full automation
• Miniserver
• Tree Extension
Control + climate monitoring
• Touch Tree
• Temperature & Humidity Sensor
Step inside a WelPod and you’re immersed into a multi-sensory, therapeutic experience that becomes personalized to target your wellness needs. Reimagine a sauna-like environment that offers a functional space for restoring health, practising yoga or simply relaxing. WelPods are automated by Loxone with the Miniserver providing optimal control of heating, ventilation, lighting and more… Find out how in our Q&A with US Loxone Gold Partner Inder Kanwal:
Creating functional environments for wellness
What are WelPods used for?
- Sauna-like experience with added functionality
- Yoga, meditation, relaxation
- Cleansing and health benefits
- Personalised, therapeutic sessions
Instead of creating static and single-purpose amenities, we create environments that can be used for many activities, depending on the personal lifestyle of our clients. We use specialised materials, features, and building techniques to increase efficiency and to create functional diversity. We are re-thinking the ways that wellness spaces are built.
  Project highlights
Location
Vancouver, BC
Loxone Partner
The Smartest Builder
Client
Circle Wellness Studios
Product Highlights
Full automation
• Miniserver
• Tree Extension
Control + climate monitoring
• Touch Tree
• Temperature & Humidity Sensor
*Photos by The Smartest Builder and Circle Wellness Studios
What challenge was presented by the client and how did you reach your solution?
Inder: Circle Wellness Studios needed an automated control system to create a customised wellness experience in each WelPod. This included:
- control of climate (temperature, ventilation)
- lighting in a sauna-like environment
Loxone was the only system that could offer complete control in addition to the programming – this is what makes it unique! With the press of one button, the user is immersed in a fully curated wellness experience.
What functionality were you able to offer that can’t be provided by other systems?
Inder: Control of everything! That is key. Since the project was implemented, everything has been running smoothly and we have continuously increased functionality as Circle Wellness Studios expands.
Loxone was the only system that could offer complete control in addition to the programming – this is what makes it unique!
Touch switch with built-in sensors
Each WelPod contains a Touch Tree that starts up every personalised wellness session and constantly monitors temperature and humidity levels. Paired with the Temperature & Humidity Sensor, the sensing range extends even farther.
Bonus tip:Â Loxone’s Touch and sensors are compatible in a wide range of environments – with a wide temperature detection range.
Loxone Touch Tree
-40 … 125°C
Radiant Heat
Radiant heat control with precise temperature and humidity levels contribute to wellness benefits in each WelPod: detoxification, metabolism, blood flow and more.
Himalayan Salt
Himalayan salt is a delicate, aged material that needs a controlled, dry environment with constant monitoring of humidity levels. The Himalayan salt inside each WelPod helps sterilise the air, elevate energy levels and more.
Charcoal
Charcoal is known for its cleansing effects on the body. Air purification is an added benefit especially combined with intelligent control of heating and ventilation.
What functionality helped you address unique needs for heating and ventilation?
Inder: In each WelPod, there are multiple sources of heating that are separately scheduled, including set limits for both heating and cooling, over-temperature protection and low energy modes for efficiency. The Loxone system controls intake and outtake for precise control of ventilation tied in with heating, cooling and sound. Ventilation controls played a key part in installations with excess exterior humidity where more precise interior control of humidity was required.
Any special considerations for lighting?
Inder: An important part of why we used Loxone specifically is the scalable low-voltage LED lighting control. This can be based on time, temperature and even more customisable programmed functions that are not as easily achievable with other systems.
What are examples of flexibility provided by Loxone technology?
Inder: Prime examples include: The ability to add temperature and humidity detection switches, integrate different analogue sensors, and add additional control functionality with extensions or Loxone Tree devices. One Miniserver can control everything from one WelPod to the whole building.
This even includes outdoor features, such as fountains, resulting in a completely curated wellness experience that emphasises relaxation. There is no need to worry about issues like the system being too hot or too cold. The flexibility allows for a properly managed, perfectly customised automated experience.
One Miniserver can control everything from one WelPod to the whole building. This even includes outdoor features, such as fountains, resulting in a completely curated wellness experience that emphasises relaxation.
Are you an installer?
By becoming a Loxone installer you’ll be able to offer your customers a complete automation solution with intuitive control – suitable for smart homes, commercial premises and custom applications.
Want Loxone Installed?
Do you want automation installed? Then speak to one of our automation experts to get more information on what can be done specifically for your installation and to find an installer near you.