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A new pilot program by the city to add housing has yet to catch on—but that could soon change.

Architect Cary Bernstein gives constructive advice: know what you want, who you're working with, and how much you can spend.

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Read this before you embark on a project working alongside a contractor and an architect.

Here's what you need to know before undergoing a building project with a contractor but no architect.

The appeal of a prefab house is clear, but the process of getting one is not.

The greenest home is the one you already have.

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Unless you’re building a pillow fort, you only need a couple.

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You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

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Expanding the footprint of your house might seem like a smaller project, but planning-wise, it’s as intense as doing a full reno.

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Prefab is part of Dwell’s DNA—build a better future with our veritable tome of all things prefab.

We’ve got the scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about designing with rugs.

It’s a common desire to have as much natural light in your home as possible—but it’s not always that easy to achieve.

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

Prefab builders across the USA are striving for smarter, faster ways to make homes.

From traditional Falu red to buttercup yellows, these hues recall Nordic landscapes.

Stop being so rude to linoleum.

Want to get back to nature, but can’t leave your apartment? Become a plant parent.

It’s not summer without a backyard s’mores station.

Let’s just say, there’s room for improvement.

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