A Toronto-area builder of modular, prefabricated mass timber housing has received a major boost in its bid to introduce a “Lego-style” approach to affordable, energy-efficient construction.

Assembly Corp.’s standardized designs integrate passive house principles, geothermal-based heating and cooling, and smart thermostats, reduce climate emissions and construction time by up to 60%, and deliver lower operating costs after occupants move in, The Atmospheric Fund says. In mid-February, TAF announced a C$1.25-million investment in the company, which was known as R-Hauz when it first opened in 2017.

The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) announces a $1,250,000 investment in Assembly Corp., a growing Toronto-based company that creates modular, prefabricated mass timber housing. Read more about why the regional climate agency chose to invest in Assembly for their low-carbon solutions!

The Carpenters’ Regional Council hosted builders, architects and engineers at two College of Carpenters and Allied Trades training centres in Vaughan, Ont. Jan. 31 to pitch the product as a solution to affordable housing needs. Leith Moore, principal at Assembly Corp., a mass timber housing practitioner, laid out the housing targets in simple terms during an interview. Read more in the article!

The affordable housing crisis isn’t about to go away. Read our Co-Founder and Principal, Leith Moore’s thoughts on strategies municipalities can adopt to get more non-profit housing to market sooner, with a tighter budget, using mass timber!

Molly White-Williams, our Sales and Marketing Specialist, talks ADUs on the John Oakley Show on AM640 Toronto!

Read more about Happi Builds collaboration with R-Hauz. Happi will act as the exclusive distributor of R-Hauz Laneway and Garden suites.

R-Hauz is pleased to announce we have entered into a strategic partnership with Happi Builds, who will be offering their concierge services for our R-Suite Laneway and Garden Suite clients going forward. The collaboration between Happi Builds and R-Hauz will focus on improving the homeowner’s experience, with best in class concierge service offered by Happi Builds and permitting, product and installation by R-Hauz.

TORONTO, May 25, 2023 /CNW/ – R-Hauz has appointed Geoff Cape as their new CEO. After 33 years growing and leading Evergreen, Geoff’s role with R-Hauz is focused on one of the most pressing challenges of our time – the supply of affordable, sustainable housing for our urban population.

When a 10-storey residence rises near Trinity Bellwoods Park on Dundas Street West in Toronto next year, it will mark CreateTO’s first foray into the mass timber world. Read how R-Hauz and CreateTO plan to address issues of affordable housing and net-zero sustainable development with a financially realistic approach to midrise infill housing.