Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology offer
- POD Reference
- TODE20260311011
- Term of Validity
- 7 August 2026 - 7 August 2027
- Company's Country
- Germany
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
- Targeted Countries
- Austria
- Malta
- Greece
- Italy
- Poland
- Luxembourg
- Czechia
- Bulgaria
- Romania
- Denmark
- Netherlands
- Slovakia
- Sweden
- Estonia
- Belgium
- Lithuania
- Hungary
- Portugal
- Croatia
- Latvia
- Spain
- Cyprus
- Ireland
- Finland
- France
- Slovenia
General information
- Short Summary
- A patented wood-carbon-concrete hybrid module (CbHV) for lightweight, prefabricated housing construction is being offered for industrial use.The inventor has developed patented hybrid timber–carbon concrete construction technology focused on lightweight prefabricated building solutions. The work includes design, prototyping and real-life validation of hybrid timber–concrete modules for serial residential construction and urban densification.
- Full Description
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The German SME's patented timber–carbon concrete hybrid module (CbHV) for lightweight, prefabricated residential construction combines a load-bearing timber frame with an ultra-thin (approx. 20 mm) textile-reinforced carbon concrete outer layer, creating a durable, lightweight and highly prefabrication-compatible building element.
The system has been validated in real operating conditions, including a permanently inhabited residential demonstrator and multiple pilot applications.
The solution is particularly suited for serial timber-based housing, urban densification and vertical extensions, where weight reduction and fast installation are critical.
Compared to conventional concrete façade elements, the hybrid module achieves weight savings of up to approx. 80 %, significantly reducing transport and assembly costs.
Integration into existing timber production lines requires only minor additional equipment (e.g. mixing technology for high-performance concrete), enabling cost-efficient industrial scaling.
The material concept further contributes to sustainability through reduced embodied energy and a lower material-related CO₂ footprint due to the ultra-thin concrete layer and elimination of steel reinforcement.
The patent holder is primarily seeking an industrial partner for acquisition of the technology. Licensing may be considered in selected cases. The inventor can provide technical support during the initial transfer phase if required.
The technology has been validated in real operating conditions. A full-scale residential demonstrator has been permanently inhabited for several years. Additional pilot and demonstrator projects, including modular and small-scale applications, have been successfully realized, confirming the practical feasibility and scalability of the system. - Advantages and Innovations
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• Ultra-lightweight hybrid façade solution (up to ~80 % weight reduction vs. conventional concrete)
• Minimal process adaptation required for timber manufacturers
• High suitability for serial and modular construction
• Reduced transport and installation costs
• Steel-free textile reinforcement (corrosion-resistant)
• Significantly reduced material-related CO₂ footprint due to thin concrete layer and elimination of steel reinforcement
• Reduced embodied energy due to minimal material use and lightweight design
• Durable exposed concrete surface with low maintenance requirements over the building life cycle
• High architectural surface quality
• Validated in real residential application
• Resource-efficient and sustainable construction approach - Stage of Development
- Available for demonstration
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- IPR status
- IPR granted
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
- The partner should be an established industrial player in timber construction, modular building or façade systems with proven capability for industrial scaling and market deployment of innovative prefabricated building technologies.
- Type and Size of Partner
- SME 11-49
- SME 50 - 249
- Big company
- University
- R&D Institution
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 02006001 - Materials, components and systems for construction
- 02006002 - Construction methods and equipment
- 02006007 - Management of construction process & life
- Market keywords
- 09007004 - Engineering and consulting services related to construction
- 09007001 - Construction companies
- Sector Groups Involved
- Digital
- Targeted countries
- Austria
- Malta
- Greece
- Italy
- Poland
- Luxembourg
- Czechia
- Bulgaria
- Romania
- Denmark
- Netherlands
- Slovakia
- Sweden
- Estonia
- Belgium
- Lithuania
- Hungary
- Portugal
- Croatia
- Latvia
- Spain
- Cyprus
- Ireland
- Finland
- France
- Slovenia