High ceilings, hardwood floors, and endless bay windows make this Pacific Heights home an airy sanctuary.

These compact dwellings melt into their surroundings with muted black exteriors.

This house In Portland, Oregon, makes the most out of its material palette.

This green-roofed home by Snegiri Architects bows in deference to the enveloping woodlands.

Inspired by a picture of a lunar lander, a naval architect perches a tiny house in the shrub-steppe landscape of Eastern...

Architectural designer Jerome Byron uses playful proportions and pops of color to spark creativity in a serene Los Angeles...

Situated west of Copenhagen in Roskilde, Denmark, the Blå Hus features a bright exterior that shields a wood-clad addition to a...

If you have a nomadic streak and like waking up in a different place every few months, weeks, or even days, then a home on wheels...

The Ribeirão Preto Residence sports a dramatic, cantilevered roof and a robust indoor/outdoor connection.

Steven Holl's geometric Ex of In House holds a minimal footprint without compromising on volume within.

A celebration of its 20th-century origins, the two-bedroom rental offers a cozy setting fitted with vibrant artwork and vintage...

Move into a mini abode with this roundup of resources on modern small space living.

A nod to the past, the contemporary country escape by Mapa Architects is surprisingly close to São Paulo’s hustle and bustle.

Cedar, reclaimed ipe, and Corten steel combine in a multigenerational home designed to gracefully age in place.

Architect Giles Bruce’s residence takes its name from the jagged pattern of bricks that covers most of its park-facing side.

Experimenting with prefab elements, designer David Del Valle and architect Amalia Ramírez create a weekend retreat outside...

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

Rammed-earth construction fuses this Portuguese house to the environment.

From a floating home to LEED Platinum-certified dwellings, the Emerald City is a stronghold for eco-conscious prefab housing.

Across the North Atlantic in the United Kingdom, you may spot subtle variations in style when it comes to the architecture and...

Nestled along the banks of rivers throughout the United States, these modern homes take full advantage of their locations in...

Get away from it all—but still stay connected—at these remarkable retreats around the world.

Japanese architect Tono Mirai—a pioneer of “earth architecture”—works with master artisans to craft a holiday retreat for a...

The geometric vacation home designed by Lisbon-based Bak Gordon Arquitectos incorporates local materials like lime mortar and...

The Pit House in Japan has smooth, rounded walls and a subterranean kitchen and living area.

Designed with Floridian sensibilities, this bright loft gives an otherwise industrial space some warmth.

SimpliSafe’s exceptionally designed home security system is both powerful and beautiful, safeguarding every corner of the house...

The Noorens fell in love with San Diego and the surrounding area during a surf vacation several years ago, and made it their...

A quartet of spacious new villa suites and a revamped spa honor the hotel’s rugged landscape and historic setting.

That’s right—we’ve found stylish, high-quality prefabs that start at $135,000.

As an environmental leader, Seattle is a hotspot for sustainable prefab home companies.

These prefabricated homes in the Sunshine State are built to withstand harsh conditions.

Today, hostels are more sought-after than ever before, especially among millennials that long for minimalist adventures.

Matt Randall, founder and CEO of Twyla, has launched an online space where consumers are freed from the often "disappointing and...

Bring the sleek, sophisticated look of marble into your kitchen with these cheaper, more durable alternatives.

Warm, glossy, and earthy, wood countertops are decidedly beautiful, but they do require some upkeep.