Membership
Anyone who works as a garden and landscape architect or designer, or is studying to become one, is welcome to join our association. Membership is also open to anyone involved in or interested in the profession, including horticulturists, nurseries, consulting firms, municipalities and companies working in the green sector.
The NVTL is committed to the quality, visibility and development of the profession. We bring together professionals, students and organisations working towards a futures-proof living environment, with a focus on green design, implementation and maintenance. In doing so, we highlight the value of landscape and green space for people, nature and society, and we encourage knowledge sharing, professional development and collaboration within the field.
Agency members are registered with the Chamber of Commerce and actively work as garden and landscape architects or designers. Under the heading Agencies, the names and websites of all these members are listed and mapped.
Would you like to learn more about the NVTL? Check the English summary of our Annual Report 2025, which gives a good overview of the activities of NVTL for members and for the profession as a whole. Visit the Organisation page to discover who we are, what we do, and how you can contribute as a member, for example through the advisory board or one of our professional working group committees.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- How do I become a member?
Click on the membership of your choice, fill in the form and click ‘send’. If you have any questions about which type of membership suits you best, please contact us at info@nvtl.nl. A membership is established per calendar year. - How can I cancel or change my membership?
You can cancel or change your membership by sending an email to info@nvtl.nl before December 1 in the current calendar year. For partners, a 3-month notice period applies (before October 1 in the current calendar year, after the first two years of partnership have passed). - Can I pay my membership in instalments?
It is only possible to pay your membership in instalments in very exceptional cases. If you would like to be considered for this, please mail to info@ntvl.nl.
MEMBERSHIP DOWNLOADS
- Contribution overview 2026
- Application form
- When you become a member of an agency, you automatically subscribe to the rules of conduct used by the NVTL. Please read these carefully in advance.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
From €16.00 per year.
Intended for students of garden and landscape architecture and design.
Have a look at the contribution overview for all membership types and fees.
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REGULAR MEMBERSHIP
€247.00 per year.
Intended for practicing garden and landscape architects, designers, clients and other interested parties.
You may be eligible for a different membership rate if you are a junior (from €105,00), job seeker (€81,50), retired or living abroad (€163,00).
Have a look at the contribution overview for all membership types and fees.
AGENCY MEMBERSHIP
From € 253.00 per year.
Intended for garden and landscape architecture firms or design agencies (with or without staff), as well as independent departments of agencies or multidisciplinary agencies. Also for educational institutions and government and local authorities. There is a minimum contribution of 0.2 FTE and a maximum of 14 FTE.
Have a look at the contribution overview for all membership types and fees.
Benefits of the student membership:
NETWORK & VISIBILITY
- be part of the NVTL and Young NVTL community
- network broadening for internship addresses and future employers
- representation of the value and quality of the sector to governments and network partners in the spatial field
- Working together with fellow associations on shared issues such as tenders, conditions (DNR), and the labour market
- International representation of interests via IFLA Europe and participation (with a discount) in projects and activities
- Participation in the columns ‘5 questions for…’ and ‘The garden of…’
- Participation in various activities exclusive to NVTL members
- Representation of the interests of young designers
PROFESSIONALISATION & DEVELOPMENT
- active contribution in working groups on current topics
- free or discounted participation in courses , lectures and activities (hours can be registered as continuing education)
- Participation in competitions and projects
PUBLICATIONS & INFORMATION
- member newsletter
- subscription (print and/or E-zine) to the trade magazine Blauwe Kamer
- subscription to the trade magazine Stedelijk Interieur
- 30% discount on Vakblad Groen
- downloads of regulations and conditions
INSURANCE & ADVICE
- independent advice and discount on business insurance
- 20% NVTL-discount on tailor-made legal advice (Ahrends)
- general advice regarding diverse sector related questions
Benefits of the regular membership:
NETWORK & VISIBILITY
- be part of the NVTL community
- representation of the value and quality of the sector to governments and network partners in the spatial field
- working together with fellow associations on shared issues such as tenders, conditions (DNR), and the labour market
- international representation of interests via IFLA Europe and participation (with a discount) in projects and activities
- participation in the columns ‘5 questions for…’ and ‘The garden of…’
- participation in various activities exclusive to NVTL members
PROFESSIONALISATION & DEVELOPMENT
- active contribution in working groups on current topics
- free or discounted participation in courses , lectures and activities (hours can be registered as continuing education)
- use of the BNT abbreviation after your name (read the conditions)
- participation in competitions and projects
PUBLICATIONS & INFORMATION
- member newsletter
- subscription (print and/or E-zine) to the trade magazine Blauwe Kamer
- subscription to the trade magazine Stedelijk Interieur
- 30% discount on Vakblad Groen
- downloads of regulations and conditions
INSURANCE & ADVICE
- independent advice and discount on business insurance
- 20% NVTL-discount on tailor-made legal advice (Ahrends)
- general advice regarding diverse sector related questions
Benefits of the agency membership:
NETWORK & VISIBILITY
- be part of the NVTL community
- vermelding met link op onze bureaulijst en kaart
- representation of the value and quality of the sector to governments and network partners in the spatial field
- working together with fellow associations on shared issues such as tenders, conditions (DNR), and the labour market
- free posting of vacancies on the NVTL website and on our social media channels
- visibility by sharing projects on our social media channels
- use of the NVTL member logo on letterhead and website
- international representation of interests via IFLA Europe and participation (with a discount) in projects and activities
- participation in the columns ‘5 questions for…’ and ‘The garden of…’
- participation in various activities exclusive to NVTL members
- access to the NVTL agency members chat group (Signal and/or Whatsapp)
PROFESSIONALISATION & DEVELOPMENT
- active contribution in working groups on current topics
- free or discounted participation in courses , lectures and activities (hours can be registered as continuing education)
- use of the BNT abbreviation after your name (read the conditions)
- participation in competitions and projects
- opportunity to participate in communities of practice (COPs) through Platform Ontwerp NL
- participation in surveys and access to results
- participation in agency gatherings
PUBLICATIONS & INFORMATION
- agency newsletter with the latest updates on projects and competitions
- subscription (print and/or E-zine) to the trade magazineBlauwe Kamer
- subscription to the trade magazine Stedelijk Interieur
- 30% discount on Vakblad Groen
- downloads of regulations and conditions
INSURANCE & ADVICE
- independent advice and discount on business insurance
- 20% NVTL-discount on tailor-made legal advice (Ahrends)
- general advice regarding diverse sector related questions
- free use of the Aanbestedingsloket
