High-Quality Affordable Housing is a Basic Human Right.

Housing is a basic human need. Therefore, it must be considered a basic human right. There is a significant opportunity to improve access and quality for all Minnesotans. We work in policy, research, design, and stakeholder relationships to create innovative solutions to the complex challenges facing the affordable housing design community.

2025 AHDA Award Recipient Belfry Apartments and Mixed Use, Trellis, Photos by Brandon Stengel, Farm Kid Studios

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Community of Practice for Excellence in the Design of Affordable Housing (COPEDAH)

This interdisciplinary community of practice made up of those aligned in the desire to create both quantity and quality in affordable housing solutions.

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Housing Advocacy Committee

The Housing Advocacy Committee serves as a conduit for architects to influence public policy and participate in programming that advances solutions to affordable housing and homelessness challenges in Minnesota.

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Search for Shelter

Search for Shelter helps affordable housing organizations envision beautiful, innovative design solutions.

Affordable Housing Design Award

This architectural design award, supported by the McKnight Foundation, recognizes and encourages innovative, high-quality design for affordable housing.