Membership
Why join the UPA-BUA ?
Becoming a member of a professional union is first of all believing in one's profession and future by supporting the actions of colleagues who are active at different levels to inform architects, defend them and promote their profession and architecture. It is also not to remain isolated and be able to exchange or debate professional issues and to be kept informed, through publications, presentations and trips or visits.
By being UPA-BUA member you are automatically affiliated to the UWA (Walloon Union of Architects), the AriB (Architects' in Brussels), and the BVA (Beroepsvereniging van Architecten).
By affiliating you will receive our free publication of the Quarterly Bulletin and one sample of the Unit Prices Schedule (of a value of 100 €) during first year of edition, and benefit from free or discounted travels, seminars and conferences.
Who can join UPA-BUA ?
To be an effective member, one must be in possession of a diploma allowing to practice the profession of architect in Belgium and practice the profession of architect in an honorable manner, whatever the form of practice.
Please note!
Membership is not compulsory to buy our publications via the site. You only need to create an account online.
How to join the UPA-BUA?
To join, simply fill out the application form. Once this formality is fulfilled, you benefit directly from the services and benefits granted to the members of our association (publications, participation in activities, etc.). At the next Statutory General Assembly, which takes place each year at the end of January your application will be submitted to the members for approval. You will then be included in the lists of our union.
How much does UPA-BUA cost?
The annual contribution amounts are payable at the beginning of the year, after being fixed by the Statutory General Assembly. Payment of the fee can be done online or wiring on IBAN account BE90 3100 5013 3932, is valid as receipt for your accounting and is deductible as professional fees.
These amounts currently are:
| Member category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Full membership – Architect graduated before 2014 | 105 € |
| Architect-collaborator (*) or architect graduated between 2014 and 2018 | 55 € |
| Architect-trainee (**) graduated in 2019 or 2020 | 30 € |
| Honorary member (***) : free, fee for sending publications | 25 € |
(*) Provided the amount is paid by this affiliated member (from the same office).
(**) If the trainee wishes to obtain the Unit Prices Schedule, a supplement of 25 € will be required (in addition to his 30 € contribution).
(***) Only upon appointment by the General Assembly.
Online membership (create an account first)