Finding inspiration in the work of Tadao Ando, a Houston couple design the concrete house of their dreams.

This residence in Lake Oswego cascades down a hillside to embrace its waterfront locale.

Long before a 3,500-square-foot home stood on this secluded 12-acre site, this land was just a favorite campsite for two New...

Architect Rodrigo Simão gets carte blanche to design a home and studio for an empty-nester couple in Petrópolis.

MAPA Architects revitalizes an old ranch house in rural Uruguay—more than 5,300 miles away from the clients’ primary home.

This vibrant remodel of a run-down London home proves that high design can be achieved on a low budget.

The Spring 2020 Collection from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams offers fabrics in a plant-based finish and rugs made from upcycled...

An energy-efficient, rural retreat designed by owner/architect Lynn Gaffney hits the market.

After escaping over the years to Lake Huron’s Manitoulin Island, a pair of painters tap Solares Architecture for a sustainable...

With careful planning and wise material choices, you can design an eco-friendly home that's not only gentler on the planet, but...

John and Denise Schack of Revolve Development prioritize permeability in their Seattle residence with ample al fresco spaces.

We used and abused seven eco-friendly countertops to investigate if they could stand the heat of Dwell’s kitchen.

A pair of empty nesters call on their architect daughter to create a home that fulfills their retirement wish list.

In housing-strapped Los Angeles, a designer couple take on their own backyard build—and create a new rental in the process.

Sunken in the earth and topped with native grass, this low-slung concrete home lets the landscape rule.

With the South Coast of Australia as its backdrop, this thoughtfully constructed home’s foundation consists of four shipping...

Spanning a desert wash, a modern residence in Arizona embraces its natural surroundings with minimal impact.

At Saltwater Farm, a rural retreat on San Juan Island, five cabins surround a home that serves as a communal gathering point.

Stepping back from their practice in New York City to create a new home in Mexico, a couple of architects find themselves to be...

Tommy Rand didn’t want to waste any more time, so he got to work designing a minimalist home for his family on the outskirts of...

In a natural getaway outside of Mexico City, an architect builds a rugged home to last.

A designer couple convert three shipping containers into a 530-square-foot, solar-powered dwelling on their family’s farm.

Rachel and Joel Binkerd transform a Bluebird International bus into a tiny home on wheels that offers the freedom they’ve longed...

If their everyday mantra sounds something like “reduce, reuse, recycle,” these eco-conscious gifts won’t weigh on their...

Los Angeles-based designer Jennifer Siegal proudly embraces prefabricated design—and is on a mission to remove negative...

A green-roofed retreat slots gently into a wooded dell in southern Brazil.

A retired couple looking to downsize find the solution right in their backyard.

A chance discovery sets in motion a reverent renovation of a quirky Long Island home.

We spoke with architect Eric Cobb about the process behind building a floating home.

Centered in a lush garden, the single-level dwelling by Edition Office features softly textured brick and burnished concrete that...

In the midst of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, surrounded by wild palms, fig trees, and African wildlife, is the luxurious yet...

A modern Melbourne renovation teaches others how to live sustainably without compromise.

Transforming ubiquitous corrugated boxes into sleek pop-up homes, shops, and shelters, Cocoon Modules is redefining what a...

Modeled after New England barns and surrounding a shared garden, these sustainable homes form a forward-thinking co-housing...

This quaint cottage in the English countryside has been thoughtfully renovated and extended to house an array of modern,...

Planning to hit the coast this summer? Put your dollars to good use by investing in these sustainable picks.