The Art and Science of the Modern Indoor Cigar Lounge is a practical guide to designing, engineering, operating, and maintaining high-performance indoor cigar lounges. It is written for lounge owners, hospitality operators, designers, engineers, builders, and serious aficionados who want spaces that are refined, comfortable, and technically reliable.

The central premise is that a successful indoor cigar lounge is a controlled indoor microclimate - not simply a room where smoking is exhausted. Temperature, humidity, airflow, pressure, acoustics, lighting, and materials must be deliberately coordinated so that smoke remains contained, the lounge comfortable, and adjacent spaces are protected.

“Fresh air makes me throw up. I can't handle it. I'd rather be around three De Nobili cigars blowing in my face all night.”
— Frank Sinatra
Cigar Sanctuaries book

Jeremy Stamkos·1st Edition

Whether you are planning a private smoking room or a flagship hospitality venue, this guide provides the technical precision your vision deserves.

AUD $79.99
ISBN978-0-646-73699-0Length35 pagesFormatDigital Edition (PDF)

/01IntroductionThe Art of Indoor Cigar Enjoyment for Purists - honouring the ritual, aligning the elements, and understanding the difference between smoking indoors and outdoors.
/02Core Scientific PrinciplesPsychrometrics, particle physics, cigar smoke chemistry, and indoor air quality fundamentals that underpin every design decision.
/03Airflow, Pressure & ThermodynamicsThe role of pressure in smoke containment, airflow behavior, air velocity, displacement ventilation, and pressure zoning coordination.
/04Ventilation, Exhaust & FiltrationAir changes, mixing vs displacement strategies, equivalent clean airflow, energy recovery, exhaust systems, and filtration treatment.
/05Environmental ComfortTemperature control, humidity management, and acoustics - creating a quiet, media-friendly lounge environment.
/06Lighting, Materials & Interior DesignWarm layered lighting, durable cleanable materials, interior layouts that respect airflow paths, and designing for longevity.
/07Environmental Control & AutomationZonal control, pre-conditioning, active operation, post-operation purification, and intelligent building management.
/08Emerging TechnologiesAI-driven predictive control, wireless sensor networks, building energy management integration, and enhanced interfaces.
/09New Build vs RetrofitComparing approaches for new construction and existing buildings - technology selection, energy recovery, acoustics, and performance expectations.
/10Maintenance & Long-Term CareSmoke residue management, HVAC system care, ductwork cleaning, humidity equipment hygiene, sensor calibration, and documentation.
/11Integrated Design CoordinationA holistic approach to bringing disciplines together - system dependencies, ventilation strategy as a first-order decision, and commissioning.
/12ConclusionBringing together the art and science of cigar lounge design - integration, consistency, quality, and looking ahead.
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Jeremy Stamkos, author of Cigar Sanctuaries

For more than three decades, Jeremy Stamkos has built a career at the intersection of microbial contamination, HVAC hygiene, and indoor air quality, working on thousands of projects across hospitals, hotels, commercial buildings, and specialised storage facilities.

He is a Council-Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant and holds multiple industry certifications in air-systems cleaning, ventilation inspection, microbial remediation, water damage restoration, and bio-recovery.

Jeremy has served in a range of professional leadership roles, including on the Board of Directors of the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH), and as Region 11 (Oceania) Coordinator for the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) in the United States.

Through this guide, Jeremy brings together his extensive experience in indoor environmental engineering and his enduring enthusiasm for cigars to offer a practical, technically grounded guide to indoor cigar lounge design, operation, and maintenance.

Whether you are planning a private smoking room or a flagship hospitality venue, this guide provides the technical precision your vision deserves.

AUD $79.99