We Building

What We Building does

We-Building e.V. is a Berlin-based, non-profit association (Eingetragener Verein) founded in 2015 that provides sustainable architecture consulting and educational services. Its primary work is supporting development cooperation organizations in the Global South with the planning and implementation of construction projects—predominantly schools, community centers, libraries, and youth centers—using climate-appropriate design, locally available materials (notably Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks, CSEB), and natural ventilation systems. The organization has completed eight such facilities across Ghana, Peru, Colombia, and Malawi, often in partnership with local in-country NGOs. A secondary line of activity is educational workshops and lectures delivered at schools, kindergartens, and public events in Berlin, focused on raising awareness of the building sector's climate impact and sustainable architecture in a global context.

The technical foundation rests on a documented set of design methodologies: a "Cluster Approach" using identical 7x7m modular units grouped around inner courtyards to allow phased construction; CSEB-based low-carbon wall systems; and roof-level natural ventilation that eliminates the need for ceiling fans in hot climates. In September 2025, the organization extended its product surface with edu-building.org, a video-based e-learning platform aimed at professionals and stakeholders in development cooperation construction projects. The organization does not develop software, APIs, or technology platforms beyond the e-learning site, and operates without disclosed AI/ML components.

The business model is donation- and grant-driven, with no fee-based services. Revenue streams include tax-deductible individual donations, annual membership fees from ordinary and supporting members, public subsidies and grants (notably from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development [BMZ] and engagement global), and modest merchandise sales through an Etsy store and Berlin markets. The team comprises roughly seven paid staff and approximately 13 volunteers, led by Director and 1st Chairwoman Laura Gómez Agudelo and 2nd Chairman Ivan Rališ. There is no parent company, no outside equity ownership, and no operating subsidiaries; the organization is governed by its members and funded institutionally by a small set of German foundations and federal bodies.

Name

We Building

Legal name

We-Building e.V.

Website

https://we-building.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

We-Building e.V. is a Berlin-based non-profit founded in 2015 that provides sustainable architecture consulting for school and community construction projects in the Global South, alongside educational workshops on climate-conscious building in Germany. It funds operations through donations, membership fees, German federal grants, and merchandise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Architecture Consulting and Education

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Education & Research Facility Construction (Schools, Universities, R&D) (IMAFACAE)

Keywords

• Sustainable architecture consulting
• Development cooperation projects
• Educational facility construction
• Community awareness workshops
• Nonprofit design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization relies primarily on donations, with 100% of donations going directly into current projects. Tax-deductible donations are accepted with official receipts.
2. Membership fees: Annual membership fees from ordinary and supporting members.
3. Public subsidies and grants: Funding from government bodies including BMZ (Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung) and engagement global.
4. Merchandise sales: Sale of handmade bags, backpacks, t-shirts, and souvenirs at markets and via Etsy online shop. All proceeds support the organization's work.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

We-Building e.V. is a Berlin-based non-profit association of international architects that provides sustainable architecture consulting services to organizations implementing construction projects in the Global South (schools, libraries, community centers in Ghana, Malawi, Colombia, Peru and other countries). The organization also delivers educational workshops and lectures in Berlin schools and public events to raise awareness about climate-friendly building practices, and runs a video-based e-learning platform (edu-building.org) for development cooperation construction projects.

Product overview

We-Building e.V. is a Berlin-based non-profit association of international architects offering sustainable architecture consulting services and educational programs. Their core offerings include: (1) edu-building.org - a video-based e-learning platform for construction projects in development cooperation; (2) Construction Consulting Services - supporting construction projects in the Global South (Ghana, Malawi, Colombia, Peru) with sustainable planning and implementation; (3) Educational Workshops - awareness programs for sustainable building in Germany; and (4) a Handmade Crafts Shop supporting their mission through merchandise sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• edu-building.org: A video-based e-learning platform designed to support everyone involved in construction projects within the framework of development cooperation.

Products and services

• edu-building.org A video-based e-learning platform designed to support everyone involved in construction projects within the framework of development cooperation.
• Construction Consulting Services Consulting services supporting organizations active in development cooperation that seek to implement construction projects in the Global South, offering sustainable approaches to planning and implementation.
• Educational Workshops Workshops and lectures delivered at schools and public events in Berlin that create awareness about sustainable architecture and how buildings must be designed in a globally just way.
• Handmade Crafts Shop Handcrafted bags, backpacks, t-shirts and souvenirs sold at Berlin markets and online via Etsy to support the organization's projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Built 6 classrooms in Darmang, Ghana using CSEB blocks, achieving natural ventilation without ceiling fans
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AlternaidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment organization supporting We-Building's construction projects in the Global South.
• Volunteer Partnerships for West Africa (VPWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organization in Ghana coordinating the Darmang school project construction.
• Fundación Catalina MuñozcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian foundation partnered for school construction projects including classrooms in Páez-Belalcazar.
• Asociación Semillas para el Desarrollo SosteniblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeruvian organization partnered for Artisan Lab in Alto Chichireni and preschool in San Antonio de Sonomoro.
• Friends without Boarders e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman non-profit partnered for youth center construction in Mafi Dadoboe, Ghana.
• River of Blessing FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Ghanaian foundation operating the ROBA school in Koforidua, partnered for school expansion.
• Startsocial e.V.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman association under Chancellor's patronage providing advisory scholarships to social initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MASS Design Group: Non-profit architecture practice designing and building schools, health facilities and housing for vulnerable communities, particularly in Africa — directly comparable mission, scale and project-based delivery model.
• Article 25: UK-registered architecture charity providing pro-bono design and project management for schools, health facilities and community buildings in the Global South — directly comparable to We-Building's consulting and educational-facility build model.
• EarthEnable: East Africa-based social enterprise building affordable, low-carbon homes using Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks — overlaps directly with We-Building's CSEB technology and target customer segment (underserved communities).
• Architects Without Borders: Multi-chapter NGO mobilizing architects to plan and implement sustainable buildings (schools, housing, clinics) in underserved communities — closely overlaps We-Building's volunteer-architect model and educational-facility focus.
• Orkidstudio: UK-based architecture charity that designs and builds schools, orphanages and healthcare facilities in developing countries using community-led, locally-sourced construction — comparable development-cooperation architecture model.
• Shelter Associates: Indian non-profit working on housing, sanitation and community infrastructure for slum communities — similar low-cost, community-partnered construction in disadvantaged geographies.
• Architecture Sans Frontières: International network of architects volunteering their skills for development cooperation and humanitarian projects — directly comparable as a community of architects supporting construction in the Global South.
• Kéré Architecture: Berlin/Africa-based practice (Pritzker Prize winning) focused on sustainable, locally-resourced building design in the Global South using earth-based construction and community engagement — closely aligned with We-Building's CSEB-based, climate-appropriate school construction.

Broad incumbents

• Aga Khan Trust for Culture: Large international development agency (AKDN) supporting cultural heritage, education and built-environment improvements across the developing world — broader portfolio but overlapping focus on built-environment capacity-building in Global South communities.
• Habitat for Humanity: Global non-profit building affordable housing and community infrastructure with volunteer labor in low-income communities — much larger scale but the same operating logic of community-partnered, donor-funded construction in vulnerable geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCkpcgQFoqB9VXhKE6vqI3pg
• Facebookfacebook.com/WEbuildingeV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/webuilding-e.v.
• Instagraminstagram.com/webuilding
• Xx.com/we_building_ev

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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