To promote the communication and collaboration among scholars, architects, planners and related design professionals, etc. in the field of urban architectural researches in different cities.
- To promote architecture design researches and technological advances for the manmade environment and natural environment in the Asia-Pacific region.
- To promote development of Asia-Pacific architectural and environmental technologies and aesthetics, and academic exchanges and friendly ties in research, construction and education through developing researches of Asia-Pacific Architecture and hosting conferences, exhibitions, design competitions and activities about international and Asia-Pacific Architecture.
- To elevate the quality of research professionals in the field of Architectural in the Asia-Pacific region, and to promote and maintain the collaboration and mutual support in all aspects among the members and the Institute through researches and professional publications of architecture, environment, landscape, and related fields, and development of relevant professional training, professional competitions, professional certification.
- To promote recognition of the role of Architectural professionals in the international community, and to improve the status and influence of the members in the international arena.