Felber

What Felber does

Felber GmbH is a Swiss professional services firm operating under the brand Felber Architektur, Energie und Beratung from its headquarters at Zugerstrasse 50b, Wädenswil, in the canton of Zurich. The firm delivers three integrated service lines: Felber Architektur (new-build and renovation design for residential, commercial, and public buildings), Felber Energie (energy consulting, Minergie certification, and renewable energy system planning covering heat pumps, photovoltaic, and controlled ventilation), and Felber Beratung (general consulting, settlement planning, and project management). Its technical positioning rests on Minergie P and Minergie ECO building standards, hybrid solid-concrete-and-timber construction methods, and integrated building energy systems design. Founded in 2022 and employing five people, Felber was awarded the Swiss Solar Prize 2021 (Solarpreis) in the 'Energiebauten' category for the 330 kWp photovoltaic installation at the Entsorgungspark Wädenswil, recognition centered on founder Andreas Felber.

The firm's revenue model is project-based professional services fees across architecture, energy consulting, and general consulting, with no public pricing and no disclosed figures. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: projects are won through architectural competitions, direct client engagement, municipal tender processes, and client referrals within the Zurich region. Customer segments are split between Swiss municipal and government entities (a multi-project anchor relationship with Stadt Wädenswil sits at the top) and private residential clients commissioning single-family homes, multi-family housing, and renovations across the broader Zurich metropolitan area, with a secondary commercial/industrial tail. Marketing is conducted through a project-portfolio website, a separate domain per service line, light social media presence, and the professional referral network.

At its current scale, Felber is a founder-led boutique architecture practice competing on specialized sustainable-building credentials rather than scale. Concentration on a single municipal client, a five-person team, and the absence of external funding or recurring revenue streams constrain growth optionality. Strategic direction over the next planning cycle is likely to center on deepening municipal relationships within German-speaking Switzerland and converting the Swiss Solar Prize 2021 recognition into additional competition wins in energy-efficient public infrastructure, with no evidence of expansion beyond the existing Zurich-region footprint.

Name

Felber

Legal name

Felber GmbH

Website

https://felberarchitektur.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Felber GmbH is a 5-person Swiss architecture, energy consulting, and project management firm based in Wädenswil, serving municipal governments and private residential clients in the Zurich region with Minergie-certified sustainable building design and renewable energy system integration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy Systems & Power Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Asset Management & Owner’s Engineering (Lifecycle Strategy, Budgeting, Technical Due Diligence) (EUAMAGAJ)

Keywords

• Sustainable architecture
• Energy consulting
• Minergie certification
• Residential construction
• Building renovation

Headquarters

HQ city

Wädenswil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architecture Services: Project-based fees for architectural design services including new construction and renovation projects. Revenue generated through commissions on completed building projects.
2. Energy Consulting: Energy consulting services for buildings including energy assessments, sustainability certifications (Minergie), and renewable energy system planning.
3. General Consulting: Consulting services for construction and building projects, project management, and urban planning.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Felber GmbH provides integrated architecture, energy consulting, and project consulting services for residential, commercial, and public building projects in Switzerland. The firm designs new construction and renovation projects under Felber Architektur, delivers energy assessments, Minergie certification support, and renewable energy system planning under Felber Energie, and offers project management and settlement planning under Felber Beratung.

Product overview

Felber GmbH (Felber Architektur, Energie und Beratung) is a Swiss architecture and engineering firm based in Wädenswil offering three integrated service lines: Felber Architektur (architecture and construction services including new builds and renovations), Felber Energie (energy consulting and sustainable solutions), and Felber Beratung (professional consulting and project management). The company specializes in residential, commercial, and public construction projects with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability, holding Minergie certification standards and incorporating renewable energy systems such as solar PV and heat pumps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Felber Architektur Architecture services including new construction (Neubauten) and renovation projects (Umbauten), with expertise in residential, commercial, and public buildings. Projects range from single-family homes to multi-family housing, commercial buildings, and sports facilities for municipal and private clients in the Zurich region.
• Felber Energie Energy consulting services focused on sustainable energy solutions, including solar photovoltaic installations, heat pump systems, Minergie certification compliance, and energy-efficient building design for residential, commercial, and public building clients.
• Felber Beratung Consulting services providing project management, settlement planning (Siedlungsplanung HTL SIA), and professional advice for construction and energy projects for municipal, commercial, and private clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Solar installation awarded Swiss Solar Prize 2021 - 330 kWp photovoltaic system on waste disposal facility
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• TOM PORRO AGminorOthersDesign partner responsible for the visual design of the company website. TOM PORRO AG specializes in sustainable projects, communication, located in Richterswil, Switzerland.
• DITSCHGI WebserviceminorOthersProgramming and web development partner responsible for the technical implementation and maintenance of the company website.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Coony GmbH: Small Swiss architecture firm with similar size profile to Felber, focused on sustainable and energy-efficient building projects. Directly comparable in business model and target client base.
• Steiger Concept: Swiss architecture and sustainable building consultancy operating in the German-speaking Swiss market. Closely comparable service profile (architecture + energy consulting) and similar firm size.
• Atelier Werner Schmidt: Swiss architecture firm with similar size and emphasis on sustainable building design. Comparable in client-type mix (private + small public commissions) and regional exposure.
• Atelier Girsberger: Swiss architecture practice focused on sustainable and energy-efficient building design. Closely comparable in size, service mix, and sustainability positioning to Felber's architecture + energy model.
• Hager Partner Architekten: Swiss architecture firm with comparable focus on sustainable construction and a similar practice size. Both operate in the German-speaking Swiss market with overlapping client segments in residential and small-public projects.
• Schwaighofer Architekten: Swiss architecture practice offering design services with attention to sustainability. Comparable in size and regional focus to Felber.

Regional players

• Enea Landscape Architecture: Swiss architecture and landscape design firm with sustainability focus. Adjacent comparator to Felber given shared Swiss-German market and emphasis on environmentally integrated design, though oriented toward landscape and master planning.

Broad incumbents

• ZPF Ingenieure: Swiss structural and building engineering firm with sustainability expertise. Comparable to Felber in serving the Swiss building sector with an integrated technical consulting approach, though at larger scale.
• Burckhardt+Partner: One of Switzerland's largest architecture firms with historic strength in public buildings, schools, and infrastructure. Comparable to Felber in targeting municipal and public-building work, but operates nationally with hundreds of staff.
• Amstein + Walthert: Major Swiss engineering, architecture, and sustainability consulting firm with deep Minergie and energy-efficiency expertise. Direct overlap with Felber's integrated architecture + energy consulting proposition, but at substantially greater scale and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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