Daniel A. Walser studied architecture at the ETH Zurich and the Sapienza in Rome. He teaches architectural history, architectural theory and urban planning at the Fachhochschule Graubünden and engages in research. His focus lies on contemporary architecture in the Alpine region. Walser has published on the architects Valerio Olgiati, Bruno Giacometti, Andres Liesch and Rudolf Olgiati.