At Mutuo we believe in blurring the lines of our profession’s boundaries in ways that allow us to proactively create meaningful impact through architecture. We search for opportunities to expand the architect’s traditional role to have bigger influence on the built environment. Our goal is to use design as catalyst for social impact and for solving complex city challenges.An important component of our practice is the research and development of affordable-by-design housing systems to address the housing crisis. As an example, one of our systems uses pre-cast concrete culverts as modules for housing.We like collaborating with like-minded clients who are interested in creative approaches for solving complex problems in housing, commercial & cultural projects, and public spaces.As chair of the AIA|LA political outreach committee I'm interested in pursuing ways to provide needed housing at a faster pace, in addressing homelessness, in the creation of inclusive and meaningful public spaces, and in using political advocacy as a tool for change.As a member of the board of directors of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design I am engaged in instigating critical discussions on design & the built environment, and I am particularly interested in themes related to housing & public space, social disparities, immigration & homelessness.