Berner Fachhochschule, Architektur, Holz und Bau

Designing the built environment of the future.The BFH-AHB is the only educational and research institution in Switzerland to combine architectural, timber and civil engineering under one roof and for holistic solutions. We build on a decades-long experience for using natural resources with the international known innovation center for wood and open up new possibilities for a sustainably built environment.

• Our project-, practice- and science-oriented courses prepare future architects, civil or timber engineers and professionals in the timber industry for their careers. Interdisciplinary elements are an integral part of every degree programme.
• With our continuing education programmes, comprising numerous MAS and CAS, courses, national conferences and regional events, we impart up-to-date knowledge about the built environment and offer platforms for professional exchange.
• Our research and development activities are oriented towards the needs of practice partners from business and society. We provide them with new, tailor-made solutions for their products and services.

We work with you to develop and optimise products and systems in the areas of transparent façades, windows and doors.Our activities focus on heat transfer measurements and calculations, anti-burglary protection, climatic testing and tests of vehicle components for public transport.

We are accredited to the international standard EN ISO 17025 and have a notified test lab for windows and doors (Notified Body NB 2172).