BDA brings together self-employed architects and urban planners who have distinguished themselves in their work, personal integrity and collegiality. They share a common interest in the building culture and the profession and are appointed by the regional offices. The 5,000 BDA members are among the leading architects in Germany. The track record of planning offices bearing the BDA seal speaks for itself: Every third Euro invested in construction in Germany involves a BDA architect.

Membership in the German Association of Architects BDA

Regular membership is restricted to and exclusively governed by the state components (Landesverbände). The state components are members of the national component (Bundesverband). Other individuals of noted professional capability and recognized contributions to the association's goals are eligible for extraordinary membership.     

The national component of the Geman Association of Architects (Bund Deutscher Architekten BDA, Bundesverband) is a Member of ACE (Architects' Council of Europe) and UIA (International Union of Architects).