Typisch Bergisch: Fachwerk richtig sanieren

In the organizer's words:

Closing event: Building in existing buildings - experiences and funding opportunities

The dream of owning a home is becoming an ever greater challenge in the Bergisch city-triangle, especially for young families, due to rising real estate prices. Often, the only affordable options left on the market are the historic half-timbered houses that characterize the region - however, these are often associated with renovation or modernization backlogs and many people therefore quickly shy away from buying. However, renovating and preserving a historic half-timbered house is not only an opportunity to acquire property at a comparatively low price, but also a sustainable and circular economy concept: the traditional construction method using wood, clay and lime relies on durable, repairable and reusable materials. In this way, a piece of the region's architectural identity can be preserved while conserving resources and reducing CO₂ emissions.

At the end of the event series, the focus will be on experiences from conversion projects and funding opportunities for building in existing buildings. Santana Maria Gumowski (UmBauLabor Gelsenkirchen, Baukultur NRW) and Florian Bublies (Verbraucherzentrale Solingen) will use concrete examples to show how sustainable conversion processes can succeed and which funding instruments are available.

May 04, 2026, Gläserne Werkstatt Solingen
Admission: 4:45 pm, start 5:00 pm, end 7:00 pm

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We cordially invite you to join us.

Participation is free of charge, all we ask is that you register in advance.

More information about the event series on the website of FAB Region Bergisches Städtedreieck