- Scientific research work
Research in the field of improving spatial and urban planning (planning theory, methodology and techniques, institutional, normative and organizational aspects, implementation, monitoring, information systems, databases, indicator systems, etc.);
- Architectural and urban design
Residential settlements, blocks and buildings;
Public buildings and complexes (administrative, cultural, school, medical, commercial, sport, traffic, and other structures)
- Sustainable development, environment, utility systems
Strategy, plans, programs and sustainable development policy;
Strategic environmental impact assessment,
Environmental impact assessment studies,
Waste management studies and plans at municipal and regional level
Studies on selecting hazardous waste disposal locations, hazardous waste transportation and landfill management (at national and regional level), etc.
- Development of spatial and urban plans
National (Republic) spatial plans;
Spatial (sustainable) development strategies;
Integral development plans and programs;
Spatial plans of regions;
Spatial plans of special purpose areas (tourist complexes, national parks, valuable cultural heritage complexes, industrial and mining zones, agricultural complexes, water supply zones, military complexes, etc.);
- Consulting, engineering, management, marketing in spatial development, exporting intellectual services, publishing activities, spatial (geographical) information system
Fields of work covered by the Institute mostly fall within the government competence and include the so-called public sector (urban planning, spatial planning, environmental planning, housing, utility industry, and alike), while to smaller extent it also covers some activities that may be directly commercialized on the market (investment projects, building materials, etc.).