BAU 2013, the World’s Leading Trade Fair for Architecture, Materials and Systems

BAU 2013 takes place from January 14 to 19, 2013 at Messe München exhibition center. Once again the event is expected to attract around 2,000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and approximately 240,000 visitors from all over the world. On show at BAU on 180,000 square meters of exhibition space will be architectural solutions, materials and systems for commercial and residential construction and for interior fit-out, for both new-build and renovation and modernization purposes. Every two years this event brings together market leaders from the sector to participate in a unique international display of competence spanning all the construction trades. BAU is also the world´s largest trade fair for architects and construction engineers, attracting around 50,000 design professionals. The exhibits at the fair are organized according to building material and also product and theme areas. Key topics for the future of the industry, such as sustainability and building for life, play an important role in all sections of the exhibition. The program includes high-caliber forums with experts from all over the world, round off this industry showcase. These forums are included under different sections, such as "The Future of Buliding", "Architect and Industry in Dialog", "DETAIL research-Building the future" and "From vision to Reality".