We’re proud to share that, as a result of AIA California’s ongoing advocacy, we’ve been invited to be at the table for the newly formed Assembly Select Committee on Housing Construction Innovation.

We’re grateful for the important work this Select Committee is doing—and especially thankful for the continued leadership of Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, AIA California’s 2025 Legislator of the Year, in taking on some of the toughest housing challenges facing our state.

AIA California was pleased to convene a group of architects actively working on innovative housing construction models to meet with staff from the Select Committee and the UC Berkeley Terner Center, sharing the architect’s perspective on housing construction innovation. The Committee, working in partnership with the Terner Center, is gathering expert input to inform a forthcoming report and policy recommendations to the Legislature.

Chaired by Assemblymember Wicks, the Select Committee is focused on identifying modern, cost-efficient, and climate-aligned construction approaches—from modular and prefabricated construction to new materials and technology-enabled design and review processes—that can help California close its persistent housing gap. We look forward to continuing to contribute our expertise as this work moves toward a white paper in early 2026 and a package of legislative proposals later that year.