CAT is trying to establish an architectural policy for Turkey, in order to achieve a level of quality both in architecture and urban environments. After an intensive study and research for two years, an architectural policy text was prepared and presented to public opinion on February 27th, 2007. The text, which is prepared in the light of local conditions, propositions and foreign experiences, stresses the need for focusing on lasting and contemporary environments with an identity as an urban planning principle. It is also regarded as an initial step which is believed to be developed and improved by public support, proposals and opinions.

CAT held the National Architecture Exhibition and Awards for the first time in 1998 for the 400th anniversary of Mimar Sinan and since then, this program has been organized bi-annually with an aim to document architectural products in Turkey, to establish the tradition of rewarding successful projects and to bring society close to architecture. The exhibition and awards program is an exemplary institutional initiative that brings architectural profession and culture in the agenda.

CAT organizes ‘Architecture and Education Assembly’ in every two years from 2001 onwards for creating a ground for discussing and sharing practical suggestions contemporary conditions of architectural education and professional issues, with crowded participation of instructors, students and various sectors related with architectural education.