Residential House, Vill near Innsbruck | Austria
This elegant villa near Innsbruck is constructed entirely of high-quality solid wood products, from the load-bearing structure to the interior surfaces. The sustainable property impresses with its timeless design and is situated in a spectacular location overlooking the entire Inn Valley. The villa was built using binderholz CLT BBS, glulam, and 3-ply solid wood panels.
FACTS
Project New construction of a solid wood villa
Location Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
Completion September 2025
Architecture ATP Innsbruck Planungs GmbH
Timber Engineering & Statics ATP Innsbruck Planungs GmbH & binderholz
Timber Construction Assembly Schafferer Holzbau GmbH
Material Use 227 m³ binderholz CLT BBS, 13 m³ binderholz glulam, 1,400 m² silver fir 3-layer panels
The building is characterized by the consistent use of brushed silver fir, complemented by elegant oak elements and travertine natural stone. The structural substance is based on a sustainable solid wood load-bearing structure. Through the targeted use of binderholz CLT BBS, glulam beams, and 3-layer solid wood panels, CO₂ is sequestered in the villa long-term. Wood acts here as a natural carbon sink, as every cubic meter of wood used removes approximately one ton of CO₂ from the atmosphere. Furthermore, the solid wood elements act as heat and moisture storage, creating a cozy and balanced indoor climate in every season.
The use of solid wood significantly minimizes the ecological footprint, as concrete and steel were only used where structurally unavoidable. The fasteners required for construction, the steel components, and a prefabricated staircase were also supplied by binderholz. The precise manufacturing of the timber elements not only guarantees craftsmanship durability but also ensures a highly efficient, climate-friendly overall system in combination with a heat pump, living space ventilation, and a photovoltaic system.
"The success of this excellent cooperation with binderholz was evident, for example, in the joint work on the detailed structural engineering: the large spans and roof overhangs made of wood required the highest precision in planning and execution."
Stefan Köll, Dipl.Ing. | Overall Project Manager ATP Innsbruck
A sustainable masterpiece in solid wood
With its clean lines and bright, natural surfaces, the residence blends harmoniously into the alpine landscape. A decisive advantage regarding construction time was the high degree of prefabrication of the solid wood elements. This allowed for an extremely short, clean, and quiet assembly phase on-site. The 'just-in-time' delivery of the elements also minimized the space required on the construction site and accelerated the entire realization process.
The use of brushed silver fir, high-quality flooring from binderholz parkett+mehr, and generous glass fronts ensure light-flooded interiors with a sophisticated look. The higher building volume houses open lounge and living areas, while the lower, elongated part of the building contains private retreats. The basement houses technical rooms, storage areas, a garage, and a wellness area with a sauna. To the west, the villa opens up to the Inn Valley. The terrace and pool extend the view into the landscape, which is actively protected and valued by this ecological construction method. The project is completed by six underground parking spaces.
Photos: © Günter Richard Wett © ATP architekten ingenieure © Schafferer Holzbau GmbH
Rendering: © binderholz
