Zhong Framework is a high flexible and customizable template framework by Francesco Zaniol of accessible template for Joomla. You can use it with Joomla 2.5 and Joomla 3.0. It works also in the former editions, Joomla 1.6 and Joomla 1.7. The author realized this framework by observance of the WCAG 2.0 specifications. You can build liquid layouts for any device. A fine feature is the integrated night mode for mobiles, which display your layout with a black background and high contrast text. The download is free. Zhong Framework will be delivered with Font Size Tool and layout width switcher.
Helix Framework II is the next version of JoomShapers famous free Joomla framework Helix and will be delivered with a responsive layout, 3 menu types, 3 preset styles and a special shortcode plugin, which gives you the possibilty to control and manage your used template typography in easy way. Helix Framework II is cross browser compatible, supports RTL language and based on modern web technologies, like HTML5 and CSS3. The download is free. You can use it for every Joomla website in Joomla 2.5 or Joomla 3.0.
Sparky Framework, by HotJoomla, allows you to create beautiful template layouts without programming skills. HotJoomla provide this free template framework with a special layout builder, which makes it possible to create custom layouts by drag and drop. You can create new module positions, remove them or change their position in few steps. Moreover this, Sparky Framework includes 12 columns, which are very flexible and have a fluid width. Also Google Analytics or Google Fonts integration is possible. Overall this framework is very easy to configure by the integrated administration in Joomla Backend. You can also export your styled template in a other Joomla installation. A special export function makes this possible. Furthermore, this framework is seo friendly, all CSS code will be generated dynamically. Sparky loads only the components, which will be used. The download is free. You can use it in Joomla 2.5 and Joomla 3.0.
