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European Architectural Barometer

European Architectural Barometer delivers exclusive insight into the mindset, specification behaviour and influence of European architects. Published once a year and available only from USP. Based on interviews with architects across Europe, it reveals how design priorities, material choices, sustainability demands and brand preferences are changing — and how this impacts manufacturers, suppliers and marketers. If architects influence your sales success and you need to understand how to reach, persuade and support them, this report is essential reading.

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Key benefits

Construction forecast

Forecasts based on architect's interviews and translated to the installation market. We are here to support your planning, investment decisions and market prioritization.

Decision‑ready insight

Every report focuses on commercial implications for marketing, sales and strategy — answering “what should we do next?”, not just “what happened?”

Interactive dashboard

All results are delivered via an interactive dashboard, allowing you to filter by country, segment and topic — so insight is instantly usable, not buried in slides.

Presentation of key results

Key findings, implications and outcomes are presented by USP consultant, ensuring insights are understood and translated into action.

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Available reports

Construction

Decision making process Q1 2026

2026 85 pages

Unveil the decision-making processes in the construction industry through the lens of European architects. Discover the factors that influence crucial decisions and the interplay among different stakeholders.

Construction

BIM & New Digital Tools Q4 2025

2026 106 pages

Key insights regarding the BIM usage and behaviour of European architects, and our latest future building volumes prognoses

Construction

Prefab and industrialization Q3 2025

2025 98 pages

Delve into the influential role of contractors within construction decision-making units. Explore the dynamics and the extent of impact contractors have in crucial construction decisions.

Construction

Sustainability Q2 2025

2025 94 pages

Uncover architects' perspectives on sustainability in Q2 2025. Explore the evolving sustainable practices and the impact on architectural designs and project implementations.

Construction

Media orientation Q1 2025

2025 95 pages

Unravel the media engagement trends among European architects in Q1 2025. Delve into how different media channels are utilized for information, inspiration, and professional growth.

Construction

Smart Materials and Buildings Q4 2024

2024 85 pages

Explore the evolving future in construction sector among European architects in Q4 2024. Delve into the factors driving material preferences and the impact on construction aesthetics and sustainability.

Construction

Decision making process Q3 2024

2024 87 pages

Unveil the decision-making processes in the construction industry through the lens of European architects. Discover the factors that influence crucial decisions and the interplay among different stakeholders.

Construction

Future of construction Q2 2024

2024 82 pages

Explore the evolving future in construction sector among European architects in Q2 2024. Delve into the factors driving material preferences and the impact on construction aesthetics and sustainability.

Construction

Trends in material usage Q1 2024

2024 102 pages

Explore the evolving trends in material usage among European architects in Q1 2024. Delve into the factors driving material preferences and the impact on construction aesthetics and sustainability.

Construction

BIM Q4 2023

2024 246 pages

Key insights regarding the BIM usage and behaviour of European architects, and our latest future building volumes prognoses

2,000€ Single report 8 countries / 6,700€ Annual subscription

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Upcoming reports

Construction

The Role of Service & Support

2027 February

2,000 Euro

Construction

Architects’ Brand Perception & Loyalty

2026 October

2,000 Euro

Construction

Future of construction  

2026 August

2,000 Euro

Construction

Decision making influence of architects in product and material selection

2026 April

2,000 Euro

Clients of the European Architectural Barometer

What our clients say about us

Anne Marie O’Toole-Deviller

Head of Marketing West at Kingspan

The USP Architectural barometer research has been a great asset for us in this regard and a solid basis for conducting further in-depth research.

Daniel Angelovski

Group insights manager at Velux

Their specialized insights through the European contractor monitor and European architectural barometer provide a level of industry knowledge that is otherwise challenging to obtain.

Jan Coerts

European Owens Corning

We use the European architectural barometer reports from USP to get architectural input on items relevant for the building and construction industry in Europe, helping us to set priorities in our innovation agenda.

Hardy Jaeschke

Senior Manager Market Research, Market Intelligence / Vaillant Group

The USP reports help us better understand different B2B target groups, better assess their business situations and enrich our range of knowledge enormously.

Anton Haller

Head of Precast Marketing at Allplan

USP’s architectural reports helps us understand the mood in the market which is really valuable. Also it helps us verify the key topics our customers are dealing with.

Marina Wall

Manager Customer Research & Insights at DAW SE

USP has extensive international construction industry experience, and their Monitors provide valuable insights, supporting our marketers in their marketing strategies.

Experts

Dirk Hoogenboom

Head of New Business Development & Sales

Jeroen De Gruijl

Managing Consultant

Frequently asked questions

  1. What are the major trends that we are covering with this research?

The trends covered in this report include sustainability, material usage trends, decision-making in the construction industry, preferred brands among architects, media orientation, prefab, BIM, labour shortage, and many more.

  1. What is the methodolgy behind this research?

This report is based on 3.400 successful quantitative telephone interviews with architects on an annuall basis. The interviews are conducted in native language in Spain, Italy, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, Germany, and Poland. The report relies on a representative sample of architects, excluding companies with fewer than 1 employee. This research is conducted quarterly, with reports covering different key marketing topics like media orientation, BIM, prefab, sustainability, and many more. With these reports you get vital insights to sharpen your strategical marketing plans, improve internal discussion/decision making by having fact-based information and helping to narrow down and focus better on possible dedicated market research topics.

  1. How often is this research conducted and reports published?

The research is conducted four times a year and the reports are published quarterly.

  1. For whom is this research valuable?

These insights are of high value for any stakeholder active in the construction indusry and targetting the architects and architectural market.

  1. How can one get access to the reports?

Contact us via the contact form, order the reports via the report order function or contact us via [email protected]

  1. What does the pricing work?

A single report for 8 countries is available for €1,850, and an annual subscription (4 reports) costs €6,300.

  1. Which countries does this report cover?

In addition to the cross-country comparison and insights at the European level, this report covers the following European countries: the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Poland.

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