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- The Innovation Day Podcast
- January 8, 2022
In big cities around the world, housing, especially in a downtown core, has become financially out of reach for many. Add to that the disruption of development on those in a neighbourhood, and the environmental impact of building and we are truly facing a multi-faceted housing crisis. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Leith Moore envisioned a future where houses and land can be used more efficiently, and developments can be built quickly, more affordably and significantly more sustainably. That vision has formed the foundation of his Toronto-based firm R-Hauz, and in this episode Leith shares with us that vision, and the reality of building at a more human scale.
- Sotheby's Realty: Insight Magazine
- September 12, 2021
In Toronto’s east end, R-Hauz recently completed a prefab pilot project with major implications for the city’s housing crunch. R-Town is intended to offer a solution to Toronto’s “missing middle” the lack of modern, purpose-built housing for people who don’t want to live in a high-rise and can’t afford to buy a single-family home. “We’re in a housing crisis, and prefab isn’t the only solution, but it’s an important part of the solution,” says Catherine Krug, R-Hauz’s product director.
- The Toronto Star
- July 12, 2021
R-Labs CEO George Carras discusses why everything we now do in housing needs to improve, calling for an unprecedented level of collaboration between industry, consumers, and government.
- July 9, 2021
Embodied Carbon and the Opportunity to Lead Sustainability in the real estate industry is most often referred to when trying to improve the operational efficiency of buildings. Recently, reducing energy use and overall energy consumption has become a primary focus on the path towards more sustainable construction. However, operational emissions only account for a small…
- The Toronto Star
- June 30, 2021
“We’re scaling the concept in Toronto, building for non-profits and rentals. They have the land and we’re faster, more cost-effective and zero carbon (compared to conventional construction). With home ownership unaffordable for many, we focus on attractive, energy-efficient rentals that people can enjoy living in for the long-term.” Leith Moore
- March 17, 2021
Curious about R-Suite laneway designers? R-Hauz works with different architects to bring you a variety of homes to suit your aesthetic. Each of our laneway suites is created with a property in mind. We sat down with Julia, co-founder of Elevation Architects, to chat about what inspires her, and how the Elevation Laneway Suite came…