The association's goal is to preserve listed buildings in Switzerland and Germany, to facilitate international exchange of expertise, to foster Swiss-German friendship, to support initiatives in cultural promotion, international understanding, humanity, and to optimize and provide for the quality of life of people. This includes promoting networks, public relations, cooperation with other organizations at home and abroad, and protecting the interests of its members. The association opens doors and removes obstacles, online and offline, it provides information and advice, and offers solutions. Within the scope of its purpose, the association can establish institutions in Switzerland and abroad, hold participations in any legal form, engage auxiliary persons, found organizations, or support them through donations. This can also be done silently and anonymously. The association is a source of ideas, concepts, and strategies, as well as an oasis of creativity, inspiration, and being.