The project, carried out by the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Deutsche Fachwerkstädte e.V. (ADF) together with StadtLand GmbH and the Freilichtmuseum Hessenpark, aimed to develop a climate‑adaptation training module for historic timber‑framed city centres. The initiative was funded through a grant (Zuwendung) that covered personnel costs, project management, and the development of the educational material. The project ran from the kickoff event on 9 December 2020 until the final symposium held on 25 October 2022, with a series of milestones marking progress.

The technical core of the work was organised into five work packages. In the first package, project management, the team established a structured workflow, monitored key indicators, and integrated the training module into the ADF’s Knowledge and Training Hub (KKF) website. The second package produced a foundational literature review and a systematic classification of climate‑adaptation measures by scale and effect factors, resulting in a comprehensive report that served as the basis for the subsequent training concept. The third package focused on professional qualification: a digital survey of ADF member cities was conducted and analysed, and a workshop on 28 April 2021 presented the findings to 15 participants. The fourth package delivered the didactic design of the training module and its delivery as a webinar. The final package tested the module with a live webinar on 24 February 2022, attracting 62 participants, and concluded with a digital symposium on 25 October 2022 attended by 25 participants. The final report summarised the outcomes and outlined future dissemination plans.

Key performance figures include the number of participants at each event—23 at the kickoff, 15 at the workshop, 62 at the test webinar, and 25 at the final symposium—demonstrating growing engagement. The personnel cost for project leadership was €13,270, reflecting the investment in expert coordination. The training module itself combined case studies from member cities, practical recommendations, and interactive elements, providing a ready‑to‑use resource for municipal planners and heritage conservationists.

Collaboration was central to the project’s success. ADF coordinated the overall effort, facilitated communication among partners, and managed the integration of the module into its digital platform. StadtLand GmbH led the literature review and the development of the foundational report, while the Freilichtmuseum Hessenpark contributed expertise on heritage preservation and provided a venue for the final symposium. The project’s timeline was punctuated by digital meetings that allowed continuous progress despite construction delays and pandemic restrictions, which also prevented the planned inclusion of the Musterhaus in the event schedule.

The funding body, while not named explicitly, provided the grant that enabled the project’s execution. The outcomes—an evidence‑based training module, a systematic review of climate‑adaptation strategies for historic towns, and a series of stakeholder workshops—offer a scalable model for other heritage cities facing climate challenges. The project’s results are intended for long‑term use within the ADF network, ensuring that the knowledge generated remains accessible to member municipalities and supports ongoing climate resilience efforts in Germany’s timber‑framed urban heritage.