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Events

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  Design USA: Contemporary Innovation

  This exhibition features outstanding contemporary achievements in American architecture, landscape design, interior design, product design, communication design, corporate design, interaction…

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  miniHOME Workshops

  In collaboration with Dwell On Design and our California Builder, Sustain will be holding two evening presentations and workshops on our sustainable, prefabricated architecture. While this workshop…

• American Clay One-Day Workshop

  The One-Day Workshop is appropriate for both the plaster professional looking to add a new element, and to homeowners ready to tackle home projects. Our class is structured to include all aspects…

Articles

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  Craft Culture Face-Off

  On the surface, craft culture may seem as soft and fuzzy as a skein of hand-dyed yarn, but as I learned at the American Craft Council's annual meeting and conference last week, there are as many…

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  Cultural Commod(e)ity

  In 1937, as the modern movement in Europe 
faced the stifling rise of fascism, the leftist French 
Union des Artistes Modernes hosted a pavilion at the Paris World’s Fair that presented, among other…

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  Creative Commons

  Craving not just a home but a proper piece of architecture, a handful of design- and business-savvy Dutch families banded together, hired an architect, and set about forming the community that…

Dwell Collections

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  Small Farms Across the United States

  We're creating a map of small farms, where dirt under the fingernails and sweat on the brow mean self-sufficiency, sustainability, and unbeatably delicious homegrown food. Help us build out the map…

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  Building Green in Harlem

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  Architect Peter Cohen's Floor Plans

  In addition to the wonderful letters architect Peter Cohen sent to Editor Aaron Britt while he was working on a feature story on his home, Maison Amtrak, he also sent in drawings of the four other…

Videos

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  Building Green in Harlem: A Green Brownstone?

  In this video series, Dwell follows a New York couple with a passion for building green through the challenges—and triumphs—of renovation, from finding the design-build team to…

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  Building Green in Harlem: Home Sweet Green Home

  In this video series, Dwell follows a New York couple with a passion for building green through the challenges—and triumphs—of renovation, from finding the design-build team to finalizing the design.

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  Building Green in Harlem: Building The Green Dream Team

  In this video series, Dwell follows a New York couple with a passion for building green through the challenges—and triumphs—of renovation, from finding the design-build team to finalizing the design.

Products

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  Ralph Lauren Paint Regent Metallic Specialty Finish

  Our 100% acrylic latex, low-VOC paint is rated “Excellent” by independent testing and is easy to apply with outstanding durability and coverage. Available in an expansive signature color palette and…

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  Ralph Lauren Paint Suede Specialty Finish

  Our 100% acrylic latex, low-VOC paint is rated “Excellent” by independent testing and is easy to apply with outstanding durability and coverage. Available in an expansive signature color palette and…

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  Ralph Lauren Paint Regent Metallic Specialty Finish

  Our 100% acrylic latex, low-VOC paint is rated “Excellent” by independent testing and is easy to apply with outstanding durability and coverage. Available in an expansive signature…

Tips

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  Green Table Materials

  Try to get something that can be flat-packed and made of reclaimed or FSC-certified wood. Take a look at the finishes used to be sure they don’t off-gas and contribute to indoor air quality…

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  How to Build a Lighting Concept

  I’m a fan of floor lighting plus a couple of small table lamps for the living room. Use ambient lighting and low-wattage warm bulbs to create a relaxed atmosphere.