These environmentally-friendly office spaces prove it's about working smarter, not harder.

At the end of 2000, Tryggvi Thorsteinsson and Erla Dögg Ingjaldsdóttir, Icelandic natives and partners in the Santa Monica–based...

Known for his stripped-back approach to home design, RIBA award-winning architect Piers Taylor focuses more on light and space...

The Bauhaus designer’s modern vision helped post-war American building see the future.

French Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel is credited by the New York Times in a profile piece as "exceptionally good...

Alvar Aalto, one of Finland’s greatest architects, made modernist masterpieces with a human touch.

“The good building is not one that hurts the landscape, but one which makes the landscape more beautiful than it was before the...

We pay homage to renowned architect I.M. Pei, who recently passed away at the age of 102.

When it comes to repurposing old buildings, warehouses hold tons of potential.

The benefits of using local stone in a building's structure are multifold.

In the design world, there's been a lot of interesting talk about “smart” architecture lately—particularly what's involved in...

No longer restricted to the habitation of cows, sheep, tractors, or potatoes, a prefabricated barn can be a useful and versatile...

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's International Style was the impetus for the midcentury modernism we know today.

Craving the conveniences of city life, a couple sidle over to Seattle from the countryside without compromising their love of the...

From the deck of this waterfront house, the scenery is abuzz with Northern California wildlife–but there's not a utility bill in...

The new concept store in the Mission neighborhood encourages shoppers to browse and reserve items through a digital interface.

To combat the coronavirus, Wuhan City authorities are leveraging prefab design to build hospitals at incredible speed.

Cement tiles, terrazzo, and exposed shiplap boards are just a few traditional building materials that are experiencing a...

Paris, also known as "The City of Light", is a breathtaking city.

With streets lined with historical structures from multiple time periods—including Georgians, Edwardians, and neo-Gothics—London...

Follow us step-by-step to 10 astounding modern staircases.

More often than not, the kitchen is the heart of the home—and thus should be just as much livable as it is functional.

From Frank Lloyd Wright to Charles Gwathmey, we revisit some of the most memorable midcentury-modern homes from a range of iconic...

Say goodbye stress and hello to relaxation.

Timeless, hardwearing, textured, and warm—the benefits of implementing wooden floors into your home are endless.

We're throwing open the doors and shedding some light on 10 modern walk-in closets.

The idea of relaxing poolside or jumping in for a quick dip is pretty enticing—especially if the body of water is accompanied by...

As cities grow denser, the popularity of infill development rises.

The city's new green building legislation will result in the equivalent of taking more than one million cars off the road by 2030.

Toronto designers Peter Fleming and Debbie Adams found a polluted lot and a run-down building—and saw fertile ground for a...

In the past, talk of a kit-built house would sometimes conjure images of a tumble-down, rustic timber cabin.

It's often said that small is beautiful, and some believe that all you really need in order to be happy, is a hut and a heart.

From modular units that become entire residences when assembled to tiny houses on wheels, these are this year's best-in-class...

While some people may think "West Coast" when they think of prefab homes, the following 10 examples challenge that assumption.

Mention San Francisco and you might stir up images of steep streets lined with colorful and historic Victorian...

Balancing historic details with modern updates, these renovated Brooklyn brownstones are the stuff of dreams.