Green Solution House 2.0, in the village of Rnne on the Island of Bornholm, is the first full-timber hotel in Denmark. The hotel’s design is based on strict ecological guidelines in materials, building, and efficiency and was designed in a joint effort between 3XN and GXN.
Green Solution House 2.0’s Design Concept
The Green Solution House 2.0’s framework, covering, and insulation are all timber. It is selected partly for its superior ecological ranking and capacity to sequester carbon. The inviting warmth of the timber cladding is the first indication that the plan displays and embraces the meticulously selected components throughout the structure.
The walls and floors are made from massive prefabricated cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels constructed in a factory and only require minimal on-site assembly. This technique provides precision in manufacturing while cutting down on building time, money, and waste. © Adam Mørk
Cradle-to-Cradle principles informed Green Solution House 2.0’s design process. Using the automated production method’s precision and repeatability is possible to incorporate custom solutions at a fraction of the price of conventional building techniques. The CLT panels have exquisite air circulation vents as an example of the value of a comprehensive conception and the interaction between design, production, and efficiency.

Because of the uniformity of the apartment’s layout, the designers could accurately estimate t...