Barbara Buser - Swiss Pioneer of Sustainability

A sustainable vision on architecture

For decades, Swiss architect Barbara Buser has demonstrated that architecture can break the eternal cycle of demolition and new construction. Her approach focuses on transforming existing buildings and giving discarded materials a second life. In doing so, she debunks the wasteful logic within the construction industry.

Circular architecture and collaboration

What makes Buser's work inspiring is that it shows how circular architecture is not just about reusing materials or a different way of building. It also calls for new ways of collaborating with clients, drafting tenders, arranging financing, and demonstrating how value goes beyond profit. At a time when the construction industry is seeking more sustainable methods, Buser offers a compelling alternative to the usual course of action. This portrait of an architect is an invitation to reflect on the systems that make architecture possible.