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The Danish Architects’ Association

Welcome to the Danish Architects’ Association


The Danish Architects’ Association is an independent association established in 1879 with the purpose to support and promote architectural quality.


The association counts about 7.000 qualified architects, who are entitled to use the protected title MAA.


Members of the Architects’ Association are entitled to add MAA to their name. The title “Architect, MAA” is the protected and internationally recognized title for those practicing professionally in the field of architecture in Denmark. Only members of the Danish Architects' Association are entitled to use the title.


The association aims to advance and develop membership interests across geography, individual expertise and interests. To act on behalf of the members on legislative and regulatory issues and to ensure that the built environment is designed and directed by properly trained architects.


Governance


The Governing body consists of a 52 member council elected by the membership.