Swiss Heritage Society

The Swiss Heritage Society (SHS ) is Switzerland's largest nonprofit organization in the field of architecture. It was founded in 1905 and now comprises some 17,000 members. The SHS is the umbrella organization of 25 cantonal sections.

Purpose and Activities

The SHS is committed to ensuring that architectural monuments of different eras Switzerland are saved from demolition and continue to live. He informed the people with his publications over the treasures of the Swiss architecture, and designed political processes related to its objectives with active. He is committed to the observance and the development of the legislation. With a competent building consultancy and public statements by promoting good architectural solutions in renovations, conversions and new buildings. With the sale of chocolate taler (chocolate coin in gold-colored aluminum case ) SHS supports pioneering projects in the Natural and Cultural Heritage Protection. The chocolate taler is sold throughout Switzerland since 1946 by school classes.

Contract Awards

With the Wakker Prize SHS awarded annually to outstanding achievements of a political community in the field of urban development and architecture. With the Schulthess Garden Price special annual services in the fields of horticulture, green and parks and the preservation of historically valuable green areas are excellent. The Home Guard Prize is awarded for outstanding achievements in the field of architectural culture to private organizations.