A Seattle engineer builds an energy-efficient house with an assist from a prototype smart-home system.

Spurred on by the pandemic, the Los Angeles–based designer and architect builds a rough-and-ready workspace that’s indicative of...

Placing resiliency first, a fortified beach house rises in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

Argentinean materials, a roiling economy, and a pinch of personal tumult served as the recipe for furniture designer Alejandro...

Whether it’s Murano or Czech crystal, there’s a beloved form out there that’s right for you.

An anti-“Cribs” before “Cribs” existed, the fascinating collection of global portraits turns the gawking of others that humans...

A couple call on architect Sonya Lee to polish up the historic home’s flooring, fretwork, and built-ins, overhaul its...

A net-zero prefab home design is set to reinvigorate a down-at-the-heels Los Angeles neighborhood.

Architecture firm BoND removed jewel-toned cabinetry added to the prefab, but left lots of royal blue mosaic tile.

Photographer Bess Friday hires designer Hana Mattingly to revamp her woodsy Truckee getaway with a striking monochromatic palette.

Did any kid who watched the hit Nickelodeon sitcom not want hubcaps on their wall and a window ladder for their BFF?

The emblems of India's political parties make voting ballots easy to decode—even for those who can't read or write.

The 120-square-foot microHaus doesn’t require permitting, hookups, or a foundation.

A new opening at the center of the refinished Mercer Island home keeps everyone connected, from the basement to the loft.

Rooted in sustainable design, the Connecticut House radiates an undeniable Zen-like vibe.

An urban infill lot in Seattle is transformed into a nature-immersed retreat that feels a world apart from its city environment.

A totally transparent roof offers a clear but cozy view of the heavens for less than $90 a night.

These wood-wrapped spaces take the low-cost material to new heights.

In Sagaponack, a sustainable-building magnate’s live/work space provides a model for green construction.

Atop the footprint of a 1940s ranch house, architect Renée del Gaudio designs a family residence that intimately connects to its...

Voluminous, versatile, and incredibly chic—the kitchen in the Axiom Desert House has been thoughtfully designed to serve as a...

Nestled in a historic mining area in Washington, a modern, energy-efficient house blends modern architecture with reclaimed...

Comprised of two perpendicular forms that gently navigate a lakeside site, Sky House runs off of solar energy.

Sustainable, stylish, and packed with smart tech—the latest LivingHomes are here just in time for Earth Day.

In southern Maine, an eco-friendly home puts a contemporary spin on the traditional New England vernacular.

An engineer hires BattersbyHowat Architects to design the perfect Passive House on a hillside overlooking English Bay.

Jerry House on Cha-Am Beach near Bangkok is not only a beachside family retreat, but is also a playground and dreamworld for the...

636 Waverley’s “ribbon” of concrete defines bright, pleasant spaces while providing weather protection.

Plant Prefab raises the bar for green building with three Richard Pedranti Architect–designed dwellings that meet rigorous...

This uber-green dwelling not only walks the walk, it talks the talk.

The Boulder, Colorado homeowners clad the house in reclaimed wood and filled the interior with a colorful collection of...

The new lightHouse LivingHomes are Plant Prefab’s smallest modular dwellings to date.

Surrounded by a 90-acre conservation area, the structure takes a front row seat to views of wildlife-filled grasslands and an...

The $60 million plan involves members of the Oglala Lakota Nation helping to build their own homes.

As big tech dominates the smart home realm, IKEA is flanking the industry with an approach all its own.

eMZed Architecture construct a sustainable, durable, high-performance residence and office in Portland, Oregon, for $950,000—an...