Architecturally Speaking

The Future of Housing – Laneway and Garden Suites

December 01, 2023 Ontario Association of Architects Season 1 Episode 3
The Future of Housing – Laneway and Garden Suites
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Architecturally Speaking
The Future of Housing – Laneway and Garden Suites
Dec 01, 2023 Season 1 Episode 3
Ontario Association of Architects

In this episode of Architecturally Speaking, host Ryan Schwartz speaks with architect Craig Race about housing alternatives beyond traditional homes, condos, and apartments. Craig, the co-founder of Landscape, shares insights on the laneway and garden suite movement in Toronto. Tune in to learn more about these innovative housing options and their impact on the architecture profession.

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In this episode of Architecturally Speaking, host Ryan Schwartz speaks with architect Craig Race about housing alternatives beyond traditional homes, condos, and apartments. Craig, the co-founder of Landscape, shares insights on the laneway and garden suite movement in Toronto. Tune in to learn more about these innovative housing options and their impact on the architecture profession.

Subscribe now to Architecturally Speaking on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.


Highly replicable production-based model
Laneway suite sizes and accommodations
Garden suite policy and housing
Quiet densification of existing neighborhoods
Emergency access and utilities
Providing affordable housing solution
Growing popularity of detached suites
Missing middle housing solutions
Co-living and shared communal spaces
Positive housing solutions in Ontario