The General Affairs and Planning Committee support various events such as the annual meeting. The committee also supports members in their enterprises and assists in the management of different ADAN activities.

The Editorial Committee are in charge of publishing the association’s journal “Architectural Design”. The journal, published twice a year, aims to explore the prospects of architectural design by providing perspectives from various generations, regions, and genres.

This committee organises and presents the biannual ADAN Prize to acknowledge, encourage and energize younger architects. Selected projects are collated into an exhibition, and the Award is decided through open screening. The winning projects are published together in book form.

The Publishing Committee of “Architectural Design Editions” will issue a series of monograph editions that look to the future of architectural design and inspire imagination.

The Study Committee of Designer Selection Methodology discusses and explores appropriate selection methodologies for the future, promoting equal opportunities for the younger generation. We assess the selection and reviewing procedures of architectural competitions, and publish our opinions and reviews.

Project 3A, which stands for Architects Academy Asia, is an initiative for an educational institution specializing in Architectural design. The committee seeks to assemble talented students and aspiring architects from across Asia.

The Architectural Rookie’s Award, or SHINJINSEN, is an award for studio projects by Architecture students up to and including their third year. It is an opportunity for the committee to discover and support young talent, with the aim of contributing to the development of architectural education.

The Support Committee for the Asian Architectural Rookie’s Award assesses and reviews the distinguished projects from Architectural rookie’s awards in other Asian countries.
Its aim is to improve the overall quality of Architecture in Asia, increasing mobility across countries and vitalising the built environment.

Aiming to improve the design education at graduate schools, the remit of this committee is to facilitate and provide occasions of interaction and discussion for students and teaching staff across various universities.

The Editorial Committee of ADAN Journal of Papers handles the publication of the official academic journals. We invite the public to submit peer reviewed research papers and reports to be collated and published in the ADAN Journal of Papers.

The Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration Committee aims to associate Architectural design education at universities with practical research and development in industry and in the public sector. We share insights into the future of architecture, natural environments and urban policies to accomplish the following:
Collecting information on Architectural education and the profession in Asia and Europe. (In cooperation with the Project 3A)
Achieving collaboration between Industry-Government-Academia in the community
Nurturing and encouraging the advancement of the Architectural profession

The Public Relations Committee uses the website to connect with the public and communicate our views from various perspectives. We also discuss and publicise through paper media and other forms of new media to encourage dialogue.