Aims and duties

The center for Architecture and Urban studies and research(CAUSAR) ,Which is related to the ministry of Housing and Urban development was established to coordinate ,centeralize and emplement study and research projects in the fields of urban planning and architecture ; to prepare regulation and guidelines in particular in relation to Iranian-Islamic architecture and urban planning ;and to provide consultation for the preparetio and implemention of architectural and urban projects that are in line with the needs of the country.