Membership
GDA aims to become a world-leading global network for habitat science and urban sustainable development, as well as a global platform for exchanges and cooperation among urban planners, architects, landscape architects, interior designer, industrial designers,lighting designer and artists.
As a systematic and sustainable global network, GDA is committed to strengthening the role of design in social development and contributing to a more coordinated, responsible and forward-looking process of global development.Our Leadship
Global Council
Academic CommitteeÂ
Supported by world-renowned academicians, top experts and scientists, GDA builds a think tank to drive industrial innovation and enhance professional influence.
Branches & CommitteesÂ
Connect professionals in architecture, urban planning, landscape design and industrial design etc. Various communities cooperate to boost innovation capacity and professional skills.
Regional Offices
We have four regional offices in Europe, Africa, America and Asia-Pacific, establishing a global operation system, building a home for members and fostering strong cohesion.
Our Members
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Board Members
Issam Juha
Randy o. Panesa
Yilin Zheng
Han Hsi Ho
Bill Cong Huang
Wang Zisong
Li Mengshun
Jiang Leyuan
Regular Members
Manfred Schrenk
Andrés  RodrÃguez Von Hauske
Donia Y. Tayel
Wang Binyan
Li Rui
Sha Li
Zhang Wenjun
Zhao Jinsong
Student Members
Ho Ho Yan
Chen Lexin
Dong Songyi
Zhao Jinxiang
Chen Xin
Bao Shunfeng
Chen Yufan
Yang Mengge
Youth Members
Ahmed AdhamÂ
Devika Ajithprasad
Jorge MartÃn Fernández de Córdova
Wang Houhan
Liu Guoliang
Li Yuan
Yuan Jiaxuan
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Membership Types
Individual Membership
Individual members are professionals, students and enthusiasts from various countries or regions engaged in architecture, urban planning, environmental art, interior design, lighting art, landscape architecture, heritage conservation, wetlands, ecological environment, horticulture, planning and urban management etc industials.
Including executive board members, board members, honorary members, regular members, youth members, student members, probationary members, and correspondence members.
Membership Fees
Board members (individual): €40/year.
Regular members (individual): €30/year.
Youth members (individual): €20/year.
Probationary members and student members (individual): €10/year.
Fees in Latin America and Africa halved.
Institutional Membership
Institutional members are government agencies, organizations and design institutions from various countries or regions engaged in architecture, urban planning, public art, interior design, lighting art, landscape architecture, heritage conservation, wetlands, ecological environment, horticulture, planning and urban management.
Including member units, donor members, board member units, and executive board member units.
Membership Fees
Member Units:
Universities, research institutions and organizations: €150/year.
Enterprises: €250/year.
Board Member Units:
Universities, research institutions and organizations: €250/year.
Enterprises:€500/year.
Fees in Latin America and Africa halved.
Membership Admission
GDA is open to all. Applicants for any category of membership (except honorary members) must complete and submit a formal application form to the Association headquarters or its branches (such as chapters, committees, or offices) for review.
Become a member of GDA，connect with a global community of designers, planners, and institutions.
Access opportunities for collaboration, visibility, and professional growth.