Trustpilot

BROWSE THROUGH OUR TRADE FAIRS IN SWITZERLAND FOR ARCHITECTURE INDUSTRY

Discover your exhibition search results...

SWISSBAU BASEL

SWISSBAU BASEL

Basel, Switzerland
20 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026
Bauen & Modernisieren

Bauen & Modernisieren

Zurich, Switzerland
17 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026
  • «
  • 1
  • »

Switzerland

Introduction to the Swiss architectural sector

Switzerland is a pivotal segment in the European architecture industry. It is due to the country’s time-honoured links to the segment. It is also due to its high focus on building innovation and sustainability. This results in the state being among the segments with a high value. It is also among the ones with a high concentration of highly trained specialists. For instance, Switzerland is among the countries with a high concentration of architects per 1,000 population members. The country features 9,200 architectural specialists among its 8,670,300 population. This results in a proportion of 1.1 architects per 1,000 population. Many of these specialists receive training in the country’s education institutions and its over 9,100 enterprises.

Is the sector of high value?

Such professionals often participate in high-value projects, including regional and governmental ones. This results in the segment being of high value. For instance, according to recent reports, the industry’s revenue has reached €23.3 billion. It is due to the high construction output per architect value. For instance, according to recent studies, Switzerland’s construction output per architect is over 8,000,000 EUR.

Is the sector innovative?

The segment focuses on several aspects to maintain its high value and leading position. It includes continuous research of trends and frequent implementation of innovations. These are frequently presented at annual and biannual trade expos. Such events take place in various cities. They attract tens of thousands of participants.