Collaborative research in design is becoming increasingly important and relevant. CAT ties up with some of the world's renowned universities and organizations in interdisciplinary initiatives that offer opporunities for students exchange and participation.
Vision: CAT is to be a global D-school for making positive change in the design of built environment through creative and collaborative academic engagements
Mission: CAT envisages to be "an institute of choice" by promoting a creative, research driven and learner friendly environment . It is committed to develop a community of learners into lead practitioners in areas of sustainability and livability of built environment.
Values: 1) Commit to transparence, fairness and ethical decision making 2) Integration of teaching, research & practice 3) To extend best design and planning practices to community 4) Adapt to changes together wisely