Fachwerkbauten
Fachwerkbauten refers to buildings constructed with a visible timber frame whose spaces are filled with other materials. The technique, often called half-timbering in English, features a structural skeleton of vertical posts, horizontal beams and diagonal braces; the infill between timbers can be wattle and daub, brick, stone, or later rendered plaster. Exposed timber creates characteristic patterns on façades.
Origins of Fachwerkbauten date from the early Middle Ages and proliferated across central and northern Europe,
Structurally, the system distributes loads through the frame while infill provides insulation and weatherproofing. Jointing techniques
Many Fachwerkbauten survive as protected heritage, with some towns designated UNESCO World Heritage sites for their
Fachwerkbauten remain valued for their historical significance, craftsmanship and contribution to the character of European towns