Bundesstiftung Baukultur: The Federal Foundation for Baukultur aims to...

raise public awareness of Baukultur
initiate a broad debate among building professionals on the quality of Baukultur
encourage discussion on the subject of Baukultur among local authorities and state administrations
promote the qualities of German Baukultur at an international level

The Foundation is one of the few institutions in Germany that is entitled to submit a report to the Federal Cabinet and the Federal Parliament through the relevant jurisdiction.

The biennial Baukultur Report offers a compact status report on Baukultur in Germany, and each edition has a focus topic. The Baukultur Report includes the results of expert and focus groups, a municipal survey and population survey conducted on behalf of the Federal Foundation. The Report gives recommendations for action, and illustrates solutions for policy, planners and other Baukultur stakeholders.

Click the links below to download the Baukultur Report (PDF). Click here to order a printed copy free of charge.

Baukultur Report 2024/25: “Infrastructures” (5,7 MB)
Baukultur Report 2022/23: “Baukultur of Conversion” (4,5 MB)
Baukultur Report 2020/21: “Public Spaces” (10 MB)
Baukultur Report 2018/19: “Heritage – Presence – Future” (6 MB)
Baukultur Report 2016/17: “City and Village” (5 MB)
Baukultur Report 2014/15: “Built Living Spaces of the Future – Focus City” (5 MB)

To promote the qualities of German Baukultur at an international level, the Foundation published “Well done!”, a collection of projects that were completed on budget, on scheduled costs, and with high quality.

Download “Well done!” here (5,17 MB)

… expand networks, exchange knowledge, extract insights

The Federal Foundation organizes numerous events during the year, most of which are designed as public working formats, providing information and content for the Baukultur Report. The Foundation presents its work and publications at trade fairs throughout Germany and Europe.

On the occasion of the International Architecture Biennale the Federal Foundation for Baukultur organizes its International Symposium in Venice to expand the Foundation’s network and promote expert exchange on Baukultur issues. The “International Baukultur Days” include a guided tour of the Biennale and an evening reception.