Framework 2.0

Tradition meets the future.

Sustainable renovation of historic half-timbered buildings

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About the research project

What is Fachwerk 2.0?

Fachwerk 2.0 is an interdisciplinary research project dedicated to the resource-conserving refurbishment of historic half-timbered buildings.
In collaboration with leading universities and insulation manufacturers, we are researching innovative refurbishment and insulation systems that are energy-efficient, resource-saving and at the same time appropriate for listed buildings.

Our research combines traditional craftsmanship with the latest technology to preserve half-timbered buildings for the future - without losing their historical character.
Through digital modeling, experimental material tests and long-term studies, we create practical solutions for the preservation of this valuable building culture.

Funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK), Fachwerk 2.0 brings together expertise from the fields of building physics, materials science and heritage conservation,
to make half-timbered houses fit for the energy transition.

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Framework 2.0

Project goals

Energy efficiency & sustainability

We develop innovative insulation and renovation systems that significantly reduce the energy consumption of half-timbered houses. We use sustainable materials such as clay, wood and recycled building materials to improve the ecological balance. We also use high-performance insulation materials that can be applied in very thin layers.

Preservation of the architectural heritage

Half-timbered houses are not just buildings, but an important part of our cultural heritage. Our aim is to preserve these historic buildings and at the same time meet modern living and usage requirements - without destroying their original character.

Innovation through science & craftsmanship

By using state-of-the-art technologies such as 3D scanning, digital simulations and experimental material tests, we develop sustainable and scientifically sound renovation methods. At the same time, proven traditional craftsmanship techniques are incorporated into our research to create future-proof solutions.

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Test houses

Our test houses are realistic test objects in which we research innovative renovation and insulation systems under real conditions. Using 3D scans, simulations and material tests, we develop sustainable solutions to preserve half-timbered buildings and modernize them in an energy-efficient way.

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Methodology

Our research combines 3D scanning, simulations and material tests to develop sustainable renovation methods for half-timbered houses. Traditional craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technologies combine to create innovative solutions.

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Team

An interdisciplinary team of researchers, heritage conservationists and craftsmen are working together to renovate half-timbered houses in an energy-efficient and sustainable way - with scientific precision and technical expertise.

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Partner

Fachwerk 2.0 is supported by renowned universities, research institutions and heritage conservationists. Together, we develop solutions that combine science, craftsmanship and practice.

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