Although architects’ play an integral role in the addressing the housing crisis, historically we have not been a strong collective voice in the policy making surrounding affordable housing. Reflecting on our work, AIA Oregon recognizes that the design community interfaces with policy makers, developers, and local jurisdictions on a regular basis. In turn, AIAO founded its first Housing Advocacy Committee at the beginning of 2024 with the objective of assembling the design community’s collective knowledge to address disconnects that we as architects have unique insight to.