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# Craig Race Architecture

Sustainable, creative, infill architecture.

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://craigrace.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Craig Race Architecture - Blog](https://craigrace.com/blog/) - Blogs by Craig Race, a Toronto Architect focused on eco-friendly, sustainable building design.
- [Ensuring Your Multiplex Is Exempt From HST](https://craigrace.com/ensuring-your-multiplex-is-exempt-from-hst/)
- [July Brought Big Changes to Toronto's Missing Middle Housing Policies: Here's What's New](https://craigrace.com/july-brought-big-changes-to-torontos-missing-middle-housing-policies-heres-whats-new/)
- [Unlocking Toronto's Housing Potential: A Guide to Sixplex Zoning](https://craigrace.com/unlocking-torontos-housing-potential-a-guide-to-sixplex-zoning/)
- [PROCLAMATION ON GARDEN SUITES](https://craigrace.com/proclamation-on-garden-suites/)
- [DESIGN PROCESS AND A PANDEMIC](https://craigrace.com/design-process-and-a-pandemic/) - Working with an architect requires a large degree of trust. Your architect (and builder and other consultants) will have an impact on your family’s life and finances for decades into the future, so a strong collaborative relationship is key to earning that trust.
- [PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS: (UN)NECESSARY EVILS OF SPRAYFOAM](https://craigrace.com/products-and-materials-unnecessary-evils-of-sprayfoam/) - Sprayfoam insulation is the hottest product in the building industry. Ensure the performance, economic, and health qualities of the assembly support its use.
- [SHOULD I GO TO THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT?](https://craigrace.com/should-i-go-to-the-committee-of-adjustment/) - The CofA is a public hearing where homeowners and their consultants present cases on why they must contravene the bylaws. there are a lot of ways to navigate approvals process for development.
- [PROJECT INSIGHT: WITHROW PARK ADDITION](https://craigrace.com/project-insight-withrow-park-addition/) - Insight into our current Withrow Park Addition project where we discuss key elements of the project and outline our design process.
- [PROJECT INSIGHT: LEASIDE ADDITION](https://craigrace.com/project-insight-leaside-addition/) - This smart urban infill allows the site to expand to its allowed density in an appropriate and respectful manner.
- [PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS: TRIPLE PANE WINDOW SURPRISES! (THE INTANGIBLE BENEFITS)](https://craigrace.com/products-and-materials-triple-pane-window/) - Performance of the glass in windows is important, but performance of the window frames is more important when it comes to comfort.
- [PROJECT INSIGHT: PLAYTER ESTATES SUSTAINABLE RENOVATION](https://craigrace.com/project-insight-playter-estates-sustainable-renovation/) - We started work on a renovation project with a mandate to; focus on energy efficiency, quality, and comfort; preserve the double-brick shell; and design convertible office-bedrooms.
- [WELCOME TO CRAIG RACE ARCHITECTURE](https://craigrace.com/welcome-to-craig-race-architecture/)

## Pages

- [Craig Race Architecture | Sustainable Residential Design](https://craigrace.com/) - Craig Race is a Toronto based architect who specializes in designing and creating contemporary, sustainable and eco-friendly custom homes for his clients.
- [Craig Race Toronto Architecture - Contact](https://craigrace.com/contact/) - Contact information and contact form for Craig Race Architect
- [About Craig Race Architecture](https://craigrace.com/about-craig-race/) - Craig Race is a Toronto-based architect. His architectural practice specializes in building sustainable, environmentally friendly, custom built homes.
- [Craig Race Toronto Architecture - News](https://craigrace.com/news-updates/) - Latest news and updates on Craig Race Architecture, Toronto
- [Craig Race Architecture – Portfolio](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/) - Designing contemporary urban homes which are in harmony with their surroundings is Craig Race’s architectural vision and goal.

## Main Slider

- [LESLIEVILLE SUITES](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/leslieville-suites/)
- [THE HARBOUR HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/the-harbour-house/)
- [DONOVAN RESIDENCE ADDITION](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/donovan-residence-addition/)
- [CEDARVALE GARDEN SUITE](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/the-harbour-house-2-2/)
- [WOODS RESIDENCE](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/the-harbour-house-2/)
- [EMERSON MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/upper-beaches-heritage-infill-2/)
- [MIMICO MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/mimico-multi-unit-development/)
- [CHRISTIE PITS MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/christie-pits-multiplex/)
- [MIMICO MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/mimico-multiplex/)
- [HIGH PARK NORTH MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/high-park-north-multiplex/)
- [HUMBERLEA MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/humberlea-multiplex/)
- [LESLIEVILLE MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/leaside-multiplex/)
- [ISLINGTON MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/islington-multi-unit-development/)
- [ALDERWOOD MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/alderwood-multiplex/)
- [MACDONELL RESIDENCE](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/macdonell-residence/) - Retaining portions of a single-family home allows for a thoughtful transformation into a multi-unit development that balances increased density with livability. A substantial rear extension and third-storey addition convert the existing structure into a well-appointed fourplex, maximizing residential capacity while maintaining the integrity of the original footprint.
- [RIVERDALE MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/riverdale-multiplex/)
- [HUMEWOOD MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/humewood-multiplex/)
- [SUNNYLEA MODERN HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/sunnylea-modern-house/)
- [KENDAL MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/kendal-multiplex/)
- [LANSDOWNE MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/lansdowne-multiplex/)
- [RACE RESIDENCE II](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/craig-race-2/)
- [PLAYTER ESTATES SUSTAINABLE RENOVATION](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/playter-estates-sustainable-renovation/)
- [WITHROW PARK ADDITION](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/withrow-park-addition/)
- [UPPER BEACHES HERITAGE INFILL](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/upper-beaches-heritage-infill/)
- [BICKFORD PARK LANEWAY SUITE](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/bickford-park-laneway-suite/)
- [EAST END LANEWAY HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/east-end-laneway-houses/)
- [LESLIEVILLE LANEWAY HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/leslieville-laneway-house/)
- [PAPE VILLAGE GARDEN SUITE](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/pape-village-garden-suite/)
- [RIVERDALE ADDITION](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/riverdale-addition/)
- [COBOURG MEADOW HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/work-portfolio/)
- [LEASIDE ADDITION](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/leaside-addition/)
- [THE BEACHES NET-ZERO HOME](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/neville-park-net-zero-home/)
- [BLUE MOUNTAINS CHALET](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/blue-mountains-chalet/)
- [BLOOR WEST VILLAGE LANEWAY HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/bloor-west-village-laneway-house/)
- [RACE RESIDENCE I](https://craigrace.com/main_slider/race-residence-i/)

## Portfolio Slider

- [LESLIEVILLE SUITES](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/leslieville-suites/)
- [DONOVAN RESIDENCE ADDITION](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/donovan-residence-addition/)
- [CERDARVALE GARDEN SUITE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/withrow-park-addition-2-2-2-2-2/)
- [WOODS RESIDENCE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/withrow-park-addition-2-2-2-2/)
- [EMERSON MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/upper-beaches-heritage-infill-2/)
- [THE HARBOUR HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/withrow-park-addition-2-2-2/)
- [MIMICO MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/mimico-multi-unit-development/)
- [CHRISTIE PITS MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/christie-pits-multiplex/)
- [MIMICO MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/mimico-multiplex/)
- [HIGH PARK NORTH MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/high-park-north-multiplex/)
- [HUMBERLEA MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/humberlea-multiplex/)
- [LESLIEVILLE MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/leaside-multiplex/)
- [ISLINGTON MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/islington-multi-unit-development/)
- [ALDERWOOD MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/alderwood-multiplex/)
- [MACDONELL RESIDENCE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/macdonell-residence/) - Retaining portions of a single-family home allows for a thoughtful transformation into a multi-unit development that balances increased density with livability. A substantial rear extension and third-storey addition convert the existing structure into a well-appointed fourplex, maximizing residential capacity while maintaining the integrity of the original footprint.
- [SUNNYLEA MODERN HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/sunnylea-modern-house/)
- [RIVERDALE MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/riverdale-multiplex/)
- [HUMEWOOD MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/humewood-multiplex/)
- [KENDAL MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/kendal-multiplex/)
- [LANSDOWNE MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/lansdowne-multiplex/)
- [RACE RESIDENCE II](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/race-residence-ii/)
- [WITHROW PARK ADDITION](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/withrow-park-addition/)
- [PLAYTER ESTATES SUSTAINABLE RENOVATION](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/bloor-west-village-laneway-house-2-2/)
- [TARRAGON VILLAGE MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/withrow-park-addition-2-2/)
- [RIVERDALE ADDITION](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/riverdale-addition/)
- [UPPER BEACHES HERITAGE INFILL](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/upper-beaches-heritage-infill/)
- [BICKFORD PARK LANEWAY SUITE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/bickford-park-laneway-suite/)
- [EAST END LANEWAY HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/east-end-laneway-houses/)
- [LESLIEVILLE LANEWAY HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/work-portfolio-2/)
- [BLOOR WEST VILLAGE LANEWAY HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/bloor-west-village-laneway-house/)
- [BLUE MOUNTAINS CHALET](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/blue-mountains-chalet/)
- [COBOURG MEADOW HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/cobourg-meadow-house/)
- [LEASIDE ADDITION](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/leaside-addition/)
- [THE BEACHES NET-ZERO HOME](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/bloor-west-village-laneway-house-2/)
- [PAPE VILLAGE GARDEN SUITE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/pape-village-garden-suite/)
- [RACE RESIDENCE I](https://craigrace.com/portfolio_slider/race-residence-i/)

## Testimonial

- [Martin in Toronto](https://craigrace.com/testimonial/martin-in-toronto/)
- [Alex in Leslieville](https://craigrace.com/testimonial/alex-sharpe/)
- [Laina in Cobourg](https://craigrace.com/testimonial/terfel-cbe-sir-bryn/)
- [Ryan in Scarborough](https://craigrace.com/testimonial/test-craig/)

## Portfolio

- [LESLIEVILLE SUITES](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/leslieville-suites/)
- [DONOVAN RESIDENCE ADDITION](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/donovan-residence-addition/)
- [CEDARVALE GARDEN SUITE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/thornbury-pretty-good-house-2-2-2/) - We’ve designed a Pretty Good House, approaching the high-performance building with efficiency in mind focusing on above-code insulation, minimal thermal bridging, and air-tightness to minimize energy needed to heat and cool.
- [THE HARBOUR HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/thornbury-pretty-good-house-2/) - We’ve designed a Pretty Good House, approaching the high-performance building with efficiency in mind focusing on above-code insulation, minimal thermal bridging, and air-tightness to minimize energy needed to heat and cool.
- [WOODS RESIDENCE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/thornbury-pretty-good-house-2-2/) - We’ve designed a Pretty Good House, approaching the high-performance building with efficiency in mind focusing on above-code insulation, minimal thermal bridging, and air-tightness to minimize energy needed to heat and cool.
- [EMERSON MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/upper-beaches-heritage-infill-2/) - This project is the third infill development project for Craig Race and his family. The original century home had a very wide footprint, allowing for the creation of two side-by-side units.
- [MIMICO MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/mimico-multi-unit-development/)
- [MIMICO MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/mimico-multiplex/)
- [CHRISTIE PITS MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/christie-pits-multiplex/)
- [ALDERWOOD MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/alderwood-multiplex/)
- [HUMBERLEA MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/humberlea-multiplex/)
- [HIGH PARK NORTH MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/high-park-north-multiplex/)
- [LESLIEVILLE MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/leaside-multiplex/)
- [ISLINGTON MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/islington-multi-unit-development/)
- [LANSDOWNE MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/lansdowne-multiplex/) - LANSDOWNE MULTIPLEX | Sustainable four-storey multiplex with 14 unique units, blending gentle density, community input, and inclusive housing in a residential Toronto neighbourhood.
- [MACDONELL RESIDENCE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/macdonell-residence/) - Retaining portions of a single-family home allows for a thoughtful transformation into a multi-unit development that balances increased density with livability. A substantial rear extension and third-storey addition convert the existing structure into a well-appointed fourplex, maximizing residential capacity while maintaining the integrity of the original footprint.
- [SUNNYLEA MODERN HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/sunnylea-modern-house/)
- [RIVERDALE MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/riverdale-multiplex/)
- [HUMEWOOD MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/humewood-multiplex/) - Designed to make the most of a compact lot, this multiplex strikes a careful balance between thoughtful density and contextual sensitivity through its simple, efficient form.Designed to make the most of a compact lot, this multiplex strikes a careful balance between thoughtful density and contextual sensitivity through its simple, efficient form. The mirrored units, one spanning the basement and ground floor and the other the second and third floors, demonstrate deliberate and efficient use of space that complements the overall
- [KENDAL MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/kendal-multiplex/)
- [BLUE MOUNTAINS CHALET](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/blue-mountains-chalet/) - A Collingwood Chalet, near Blue Mountain ski hill, has views of Georgian Bay and connects its family with nature.
- [BLOOR WEST VILLAGE LANEWAY HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/bloor-west-village-laneway-house/) - Sustainable renovation of an existing storage building on a laneway in Toronto’s west end.
- [PAPE VILLAGE GARDEN SUITE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/pape-village-garden-suite/) - This garden-suite retrofit offers a unique opportunity for smart and creative infill without expanding beyond the current walls of the existing structure.
- [LEASIDE ADDITION](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/leaside-addition/) - The compact two storey addition adds livable space to this century house through respectful and practical design decisions that suit a growing family.
- [THE BEACHES NET-ZERO HOME](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/the-beaches-net-zero-home/) - The modern home’s primary goal is to reduce energy consumption through passive-house-inspired design while showcasing dramatic views of site.
- [RIVERDALE ADDITION](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/riverdale-addition/) - A century-home in Toronto’s east end needed energy upgrades, a fresh look, a little more space, and a lot more useability.
- [LESLIEVILLE LANEWAY HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/leslieville-laneway-house/) - Sustainable renovation of a Toronto garage structure into a contemporary laneway house.
- [RACE RESIDENCE I](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/race-residence-i/) - Interior renovation of a Toronto century home and the addition of a secondary unit.
- [COBOURG MEADOW HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/cobourg-meadow-house/) - Three cubes in the rolling Northumberland countryside, stacked and staggered to create a composition that is visually appealing but also functional.
- [RACE RESIDENCE II](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/race-residence-ii/) - Sustainable new-build detached home in Toronto's Leslieville neighbourhood for a young family who needs a basement apartment to supplement income.
- [PLAYTER ESTATES SUSTAINABLE RENOVATION](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/plater-estates-sustainable-renovation/) - This interior retrofit and third storey addition’s primary goal is to reduce energy consumption through passive-house-inspired design.
- [EAST END LANEWAY HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/east-end-laneway-houses/) - This laneway suite is a modern renewal of an existing garage structure. The interior creates a sleek and contemporary space with maximum privacy.
- [WITHROW PARK ADDITION](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/withrow-park-addition/) - The addition balances context with the advanced capabilities of modern design. Dormers and addition accommodate new space while minimizing impact on neighbours.
- [BICKFORD PARK LANEWAY SUITE](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/bickford-park-laneway-suite/) - This laneway suite is a modern renewal of an existing garage structure. The interior creates a sleek and contemporary space with maximum privacy.
- [UPPER BEACHES HERITAGE INFILL](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/upper-beaches-heritage-infill/) - This project is the third infill development project for Craig Race and his family. The original century home had a very wide footprint, allowing for the creation of two side-by-side units.
- [TARRAGON VILLAGE MULTIPLEX](https://craigrace.com/portfolio/tarragon-village-multiplex/) - This property was a small, single-family home. Now it has been severed into two separate lots, each with a fourplex and laneway suite. 1 unit before. 10 units today.

## News

- [TORONTO BUILDERS FACE THE MULTIPLEX RIDDLE: HOW MANY DOORS DO YOU NEED?](https://craigrace.com/news/toronto-builders-face-the-multiplex-riddle-how-many-doors-do-you-need/)
- [WHAT IS THE TRICK TO MAKING A LANEWAY HOUSE WORK? IT'S NOT THE MURAL](https://craigrace.com/news/what-is-the-trick-to-making-a-laneway-house-work-its-not-the-mural/)
- [Definition of ‘multiplex’ snarls developments, builders say](https://craigrace.com/news/definition-of-multiplex-snarls-developments-builders-say/)
- [TORONTO WRANGLES WITH A SIMPLE QUESTION: WHAT IS A MULTIPLEX?](https://craigrace.com/news/toronto-wrangles-with-a-simple-question-what-is-a-multiplex/)
- [Can't Afford a House? Just Build One in the BACKYARD.](https://craigrace.com/news/cant-afford-a-house-just-build-one-in-the-backyard/)
- [Dead on Arrival? - NRU | Toronto](https://craigrace.com/news/dead-on-arrival-nru-toronto/)
- [OAA Architecturally Speaking: The Future of Housing – Laneway and Garden Suites](https://craigrace.com/news/at-the-home-show-looking-at-renos-for-aging-family-members-2-3-2-2-2-2/)
- [Multiplex makeover: From a single-family downtown Toronto dwelling to 10 rental units](https://craigrace.com/news/at-the-home-show-looking-at-renos-for-aging-family-members-2-3-2-2-2/)
- [Missing Units - NRU | TORONTO](https://craigrace.com/news/at-the-home-show-looking-at-renos-for-aging-family-members-2-3-2-2/)
- [Podcast feature: Embracing Change: Evolution of Housing and the Role of Laneway and Garden Suites](https://craigrace.com/news/at-the-home-show-looking-at-renos-for-aging-family-members-2-3/)
- [Toronto Multiplex Conversion Swaps One Housing Unit For Ten](https://craigrace.com/news/at-the-home-show-looking-at-renos-for-aging-family-members-2-3-2/)
- [Two Toronto rental projects find the missing middle for housing - The Globe and Mail](https://craigrace.com/news/at-the-home-show-looking-at-renos-for-aging-family-members-2-2/)
- [Podcast feature: The Missing Middle has been found!](https://craigrace.com/news/at-the-home-show-looking-at-renos-for-aging-family-members-2/)
- [At the home show, looking at renos for aging family members](https://craigrace.com/news/at-the-home-show-looking-at-renos-for-aging-family-members/)
- [Transform outdoor spaces with interior style](https://craigrace.com/news/transform-outdoor-spaces-with-interior-style/)
- [A hard road to adding gentle density to increase Toronto’s housing supply](https://craigrace.com/news/a-hard-road-to-adding-gentle-density-to-increase-torontos-housing-supply/)
- [Rental of the Week: $5,000 for an Upper Beaches semi with a 150-year-old tree in the backyard](https://craigrace.com/news/rental-of-the-week-5000-for-an-upper-beaches-semi-with-a-150-year-old-tree-in-the-backyard/)
- [SALES OF THE WEEK: THE HOUSE THAT SHOWS WHAT 1$ MILLION GETS YOU IN LESLIEVILLE](https://craigrace.com/news/sales-of-the-week-the-house-that-shows-what-1-million-gets-you-in-leslieville/)
- [RENTAL OF THE WEEK: $6,500 FOR A 2,300-SQUARE-FOOT LANEWAY SUITE WITH JAPANESE CHARRED CEDAR](https://craigrace.com/news/rental-of-the-week-6500-for-a-2300-square-foot-laneway-suite-with-japanese-charred-cedar/)
- [RENOVATION PUTS EYES ON THE PARK](https://craigrace.com/news/renovation-puts-eyes-on-the-park/)
- [LONG PROCESS TO SPLIT SWANWICK AVENUE HOME INTO TWO RESIDENTIAL UNITS SHOW NEED TO MODERNIZE TORONTO'S HOUSING BYLAWS, SAYS ARCHITECT](https://craigrace.com/news/long-process-to-split-swanwick-avenue-home-into-two-residential-units-show-need-to-modernize-torontos-housing-bylaws-says-architect/)
- [COULD A BACKYARD HOUSE LET TORONTONIANS GROW OLD AT HOME? PROPONENTS SEE ADDING A ‘GARDEN SUITE’ AS ONE SOLUTION TO THE CITY’S SKY-HIGH PRICES](https://craigrace.com/news/could-a-backyard-house-let-torontonians-grow-old-at-home-proponents-see-adding-a-garden-suite-as-one-solution-to-the-citys-sky-high-prices/)
- [THIS COUPLE BUILT A $1-MILLION LANEWAY SUITE](https://craigrace.com/news/this-couple-built-a-1-million-laneway-suite/)
- [PODCAST FEATURE: HOW TO INVEST IN LANEWAY HOUSING WITH LANESCAPE.CA](https://craigrace.com/news/podcast-feature-how-to-invest-in-laneway-housing-with-lanescape-ca/)
- [THIS LANEWAY HOUSE IN TORONTO IS A LITERAL WORK OF ART AND IS RENTING FOR $5,500](https://craigrace.com/news/this-laneway-house-in-toronto-is-a-literal-work-of-art-and-is-renting-for-5500/)
- [A BRIEF HISTORY OF LANEWAY HOMES IN TORONTO: FROM THE '90S TO NOW](https://craigrace.com/news/a-brief-history-of-laneway-homes-in-toronto-from-the-90s-to-now/)
- [MODERN LIVING: HOUSING BY THE YARD](https://craigrace.com/news/the-future-of-garden-suites-some-hope-theyll-accomplish-what-laneway-housing-failed-to-do-drop-thousands-of-new-units-into-neighbourhoods-across-the-city/)
- [A SUSTAINABLE SANCTUARY IN LESLIEVILLE](https://craigrace.com/news/a-sustainable-sanctuary-in-leslieville/) - Much of Race’s work takes advantage of forgotten urban spaces like laneways, and he wanted his house to be able to serve as a showcase for his latest green design ideas.
- [DOWNSIZE: LIVING LARGE IN A SMALL HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/news/downsize-living-large-in-a-small-house/)
- [DOWNSIZING CAN BE BEAUTIFUL](https://craigrace.com/news/downsizing-can-be-beautiful-2/) - One of the Toronto homes featured in the book is the gorgeous 1,800-square-foot Race Res​i​dence II in Leslieville, created by lo​cal architect Craig Race.
- [A COMPOSITION OF CUBES IN THE COUNTRY](https://craigrace.com/news/a-composition-of-cubes-in-the-country/) - Architect Craig Race and his hight-school vice-principal see eye to eye on designs for the educators sustainable and contemporary home.
- [TORONTO TOUR OF LANEWAY HOUSING](https://craigrace.com/news/toronto-tour-of-laneway-housing/) - Laneway homes are a second dwelling facing onto a lane that shares utilities with the main house. Infill homes, like laneway homes, add gentle density in our communities.
- [BUILDING PICASSOS](https://craigrace.com/news/building-picassos-ideal-home-and-garden-magazine/) - Our favourite picks from the contemporary world. Curvy Eco Home is a sustainable residential Toronto project by Craig Race Architecture.
- [THE $500,000 TORONTO HOUSE IS REAL - JUST LOOK TO THE LANEWAYS](https://craigrace.com/news/the-500000-toronto-house-is-real-just-look-to-the-laneways/) - Recent zoning laws finally allow owners of properties backing onto city lanes to build, opening up rare affordable housing in Toronto
- [A HOMEBUYER’S GUIDE TO LIVING IN A TINY HOUSE IN CANADA](https://craigrace.com/news/a-homebuyers-guide-to-living-in-a-tiny-house-in-canada-2/) - In an urbanizing, warming world, tiny homes can provide accessible and environmentally friendly housing options in dense cities.
- [THIS UNIQUE ECO HOME WAS DESIGNED TO REDUCE ENERGY USE](https://craigrace.com/news/this-unique-eco-home-was-designed-to-reduce-energy-use/) - This eco home by Craig Race Architecture was built entirely with sustainability in mind. The 1,800-square-foot house was a passion project for the architect.
- [CURVY ECO HOME / ARCHDAILY](https://craigrace.com/news/curvy-eco-home-archdaily/) - Featured on ArchDaily, our curvy eco home creates drama and delight with its unique shingled facade and contextual sensitivity in a downtown neighborhood.
- [A HOMEBUYER’S GUIDE TO LIVING IN A TINY HOUSE IN CANADA](https://craigrace.com/news/a-homebuyers-guide-to-living-in-a-tiny-house-in-canada/) - In an urbanizing, warming world, tiny homes can provide accessible and environmentally friendly housing options in dense cities.
- [COULD TORONTO’S LANEWAY HOMES CREATE THE CHARACTER-FILLED STREETS OF THE FUTURE?](https://craigrace.com/news/could-torontos-laneway-homes-create-the-character-filled-streets-of-the-future/) - The antithesis of a granny flat, this family home is virtually indistinguishable from the garages and other buildings facing this east-end alley.
- [TORONTO PALS HAD A DRIVING AMBITION FOR A LANEWAY HOME](https://craigrace.com/news/modern-art-museum-is-a-stack-of-metal-and-glass/) - Craig Race has transformed an illegal, one-storey apartment (a converted garage) into a fully legal, classically proportioned, two-storey stunner with a distinctive "fin" that bisects its length.
- [LESLIEVILLE HOUSE THROWS A CURVE](https://craigrace.com/news/leslieville-house-throws-a-curve/) - Like the funhouse mirrors at a carnival, architect Craig Race's home in Toronto's Leslieville neighbourhood strikes an angular pose.
- [INSIDE THIS SUSTAINABLE ANGULAR HOUSE](https://craigrace.com/news/inside-this-sustainable-angular-house/) - Located in the Leslieville neighbourhood of Toronto, this angular home is the vision of local architect Craig Race.
- [SALE OF THE WEEK: THE HOUSE THAT SHOWS WHAT $1 MILLION GETS YOU IN LESLIEVILLE](https://craigrace.com/news/sale-of-the-week-the-house-that-shows-what-1-million-gets-you-in-leslieville/) - A duplex that just underwent a major facelift.
- [RENTAL OF THE WEEK: A LESLIEVILLE HOUSE WITH UNIQUE DESIGN](https://craigrace.com/news/rental-of-the-week-5500-per-month-for-a-leslieville-house-with-a-unique-design/) - This home was designed by its owner, Toronto-based architect Craig Race, who finished building it last winter. The unique front exterior is covered in cedar shingles, while the rest of the exterior is built with rustproof and recyclable galvalume panels. 
- [RENTAL OF THE WEEK: 2 CRYSTAL ARTS SQUARE](https://craigrace.com/news/rental-of-the-week-2-crystal-arts-square/) - If you were ever curious about what living in a laneway house would be like, now’s your chance to find out. This two-bed, two-bath house is modern and spacious. The home is owned by Alex Sharpe, who used this home in 2011 as the beginning of his push to change housing as we know it in Toronto. And it seems to be working, just last year Toronto passed a motion to cut some of the red tape surround laneway suite building.

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