McLeod Kredell: Locavore Architects in Vermont
Taking a down-to-earth, locavore approach to architecture, the firm McLeod Kredell brings modernism to the traditional region of...
This Vermont Passive House Is Built From the Forest That Surrounds It
Architect Robert Swinburne deploys a collaborative building approach and hyperlocal materials to craft a home that celebrates the...
This Petite Vermont Farmhouse Is Chock-Full of Scandinavian Charm
Modern yet cozy, this two-story, eco-friendly retreat by Selin + Selin Architecture reinterprets multigenerational living.
Master Glassmaker Simon Pearce's Sustainable Factory in Vermont
At one of the last American glass factories of its kind, everything is made in-house—from the tools to the electricity.
A Furnished Artist’s Compound in the Woods of Vermont Lists for $1.2M
In addition to the renovated main house, the idyllic retreat near Stowe includes a ceramics studio, a writer’s cabin, and...
A Minimalist, Rick Joy–Designed Farmhouse in Vermont Asks $9.25M
A dramatic mix of locally sourced cedar shingles and stone from nearby Lake Champlain helps integrate Woodstock Farm into its...
Design Students Build Seven Modern Sheds in Rural Vermont
A chicken coop, a mobile sauna, and a sugar shack are just a few of the "rural interventions" built by architecture students in...
A Shou Sugi Ban Retreat in Vermont Frames Dramatic Mountain Views
Architect Elizabeth Herrmann designs a modern farmhouse for a family looking to flee steamy summers in Texas and connect with...
A Little Black Cabin Keeps Things Simple for a Family of Four in Vermont
Keeping to a strict budget without skimping on quality meant whittling this home down to the essentials.
Budget Breakdown: A Creative Couple Rehab a Vermont Cabin for $18K
Jenny McClary and Allie Leepson give their snug Vermont cabin a DIY makeover—and it’s now available to rent.
Asking $220K, an Architect’s Handcrafted Earthen Home Seeks a Visionary Buyer in Vermont
Bob Chappelle used polystyrene panels, coated with mud and cement, to build the four-domed structure.
Watch the Master Glassmakers at Simon Pearce Painstakingly Handcraft a Single Glass
Step inside one of the last American glass factories of its kind, where everything from the tools to the electricity are made...
This Cor-Ten Steel Cabin Is a Woodland Escape for the Generations
A couple ask Olson Kundig to build on a family legacy in Vermont.
Aspiring Architects Build a Pavilion in the Vermont Forest
In a Vermont forest, architecture students design and build a pavilion for quiet contemplation.
A Vermont A-Frame Cabin Zigzags to Gain Those Water Views
A portion of its peak is an open-air viewing deck framed in rhythmic wood slatting.
A Mini-Home With Mega-Views
At just 430 square feet, an artist's retreat takes advantage of the surrounding scenery to define interior spaces without...
7 Stand-Out Sustainable Prefab Firms in New England
From the use of structural insulated panels to achieving net-zero energy capability, these New England firms are paving the way...
A Black Cabin Designed Like a Camera Frames the New England Countryside
Through a viewfinder-esque front door is a wall of windows that capture wooded Vermont surroundings.
7 East Coast Kit Home Companies
The all-American concept of the Kit Home had its heyday in the first half of the 20th century and used to be restricted to the...
Top 10 Black Gable Homes of 2020
A dramatic take on an archetypal shape, these pitch-roofed residences cut a striking figure.
Retired Vermont-Lovers Build a Forever Home Inspired by Vintage Ski Cabins
The area gets 100 inches of snow per year, so architect David R. MacLean drew up a design with steeply pitched roofs and...
7 Efficient Prefabs That Prove the Power of Modular Design
Resolution:4 Architecture creates astounding prefabricated homes that are tailored to their sites and the unique needs of their...
A Couple Transform a Prefab Shed Into a Cozy Cabin in Less Than Two Months
Two Airstream dwellers say goodbye to their mobile trailer to pursue their dream of homesteading in a cabin in the woods.
How to Build an Off-the-Grid Cabin in Arkansas for just over $118,000
Stocked with green features, an inexpensive off-the-grid retreat in Arkansas provides its owner peace of mind through its...
Rick Joy’s Vermont Masterpiece Hits the Market Once Again, This Time Asking $9.75M
The award-winning Woodstock Farm was first offered at $9.25M in 2018. Now it returns with a $500,000 increase in price.
These 7 Outdoor Pavilions Allow You to Connect With the Outdoors Comfortably
Step into these outdoor enclosures that provide picturesque views from all sides.
Summer Graze
Can you hear the sound of moo-sic? During summer, the von Trapp family gazes cows and other farm animals on their nordic ski...
5 Major Home Improvements DIY’ed for Less Than $26K
These can-do homeowners rolled up their sleeves and tackled their own renovations.
A Couple Transform a Vintage Airstream Into a Scandinavian-Inspired Tiny Home
An ambitious couple's DIY overhaul of a decrepit 1971 Airstream Sovereign—purchased for less than $5,000—creates an airy retreat...
Architecture Improv
An interview with David Sellers, the "Father of the Design-Build Movement"
9 Cities That Will Actually Pay You to Live There
As metropolitan areas swell in size, smaller towns face diminishing populations and a shortage of talented workers.
A Tiny Circular Cabin With Rollable Walls Will Soon Open to Guests in Tuscany
Casa Ojalá installs its first adaptable, off-grid suite on a picturesque hillside in Italy’s Val d’Orcia region.
A Breezy Los Angeles Home With a Backyard Oasis Lists for $3.7M
This Los Feliz home has an elegant interior that flows right into the inviting backyard.
This Rick Joy–Designed Apartment in Mexico City Is Filled With Light and Greenery
Outdoor spaces, natural light, and greenery abound in this urban infill project.
7 Companies Making Beautifully Modern Birdhouses
Here’s how to feed all the neighborhood birds in style.
17 Shou Sugi Ban Homes That Are Singed to Perfection
The beautiful charred look of shou sugi ban—or more accurately, yakisugi—gives these homes from around the world a striking...

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