The term Baukultur refers to the production of the built environment and how we interact with it, including planning, building, remodelling and conservation. Baukultur encompasses not only architecture, but also engineering, urban and regional planning, landscape architecture and conservation of architectural heritage, as well as art in architecture and in public spaces. Baukultur flourishes only when all those involved in planning and construction actively work together, and when society as a whole takes responsibility for the built environment and its upkeep. Baukultur is an integral part of sustainable urban development policy, and the quality of planning and construction is gaining importance in the international context as well.