Tehran Conference Manifesto 2010
                                     We, more than 300 Architects, Planners and City Officials and invited international experts have gathered at the
                                  International Conference Towards New Architecture in 11-12 November 2010, and are dedicated to confirming
                                  our commitment to realizing the goal of holistic sustainable architecture and urban development.
                               

                                 Thereby, we as architects and urban professionals,

                                 Recall
                                 Climate change and environmental degradation are key concerns, which if left unattended can have devastating consequences. Appropriate measures need to be
                                  taken.

                                 Recognize
                                 As urbanization increases, measures are required to create more livable, sustainable, affordable and inclusive cities.

                                 Express our concern
                                 University curricula, building and planning standards, and construction technologies need to keep pace with global
                                  sustainability best practices.

                                 We, as Architects and Urban Professionals, propose the following action plan;
                                 Recognise that climate change is a real threat and there is a need to develop local level adaptation to support quality
                                  architecture which incorporates sustainable development and improves the life of inhabitants.

                                                                                                               
                                 Call for:                  

• Local Anthropological / ethnology studies to better understand how people relate to their home, neighbourhood and city.
• A national survey of current patterns of architecture and urbanism with measured analysis of their energy efficiency and cultural relevance to the Iranian context.
• A consultative process to determine solutions to current architectural typologies and urban patterns regarding key sustainability indicators. 
• Strengthening efforts to gather a broad range of urban indicators on an on-going basis.
• With the support of local and national government, create awareness on the need for culturally relevant architectural and building standards, codes and regulatory frameworks to improve the holistic sustainably of the built environment.
• Increased networking between universities and practitioners to bridge the gap between theory and practice through the mobilization of additional project funds from non-traditional sources.
• Increased collaboration and networking between urban professionals and architects nationally, regionally and internationally though organizations such as the International Art and Architecture Research Association (IAARA).