By definition, a solarium is a glass-enclosed space that's designed to let natural light stream in.

These various modern homes prove that the driveway is just as important to a piece of architecture as the rest of the design.

How many of these decade-defining homes have you checked off your list?

Check out this list of furnishings and accoutrements for the beach, backyard, campground, and beyond.

In our long history of construction, paneling has run the gamut from ornate boiserie to simple sheets of plywood.

Each kit comes with a miniature model, two prints, and plans for building a shady backyard shelter in about a weekend’s time.

You may recognize an Accessory Dwelling Unit (or ADU) by one of its many other names, including in-law unit, granny flat, laneway...

Rooted in the past yet decidedly in the present, these converted barns embrace their history, but take on a modern twist.

Contemporary and vernacular combine with innovative architectural solutions in the design of this house located at the edge of...

The small archipelago in the Pacific Ocean has had a big influence on architects and designers across the globe, from São Paulo...

Students dream up modular structures for camping around California parklands.

You may think that paneled walls means dark and dated, but these spaces show that they can be anything but that.

Inspired by cargotecture, this boxy dwelling in West Vancouver features an efficient layout that makes the most of its hillside...

For the purist searching for an unadulterated piece of midcentury design, 540 Nichols Street in Norwood, Massachusetts, outside...

The term "clerestory" is applicable to Egyptian temples, where the lighting of the hall of columns was obtained over the stone...

Today's modern workplace psychology is all about making employees feel comfortable and happy so that they feel motivated and...

It’s never too early to instill a good sense of design into your kids.

These initiatives on state ballots will decide questions about rent control, property tax, and urban development.

For the spatially challenged, think vertically: lofted beds make every inch count.

What happens when the guest house becomes home? Retired couple Suzanne and Brooks Kelley found out when a pair of brainy New...

These dynamic live/work spaces bring together the home and office for the best of both worlds.

After noticing a number of projects that feature interesting circular windows, we decided it's time to give them a moment in the...

A vacation home’s renovated garage fuses art and architecture.

In Canada's Yukon Territory, a college instructor builds a lightweight, efficient 97-square-foot mobile dwelling.

Designed by architect Claude Oakland in 1963, the model home in Concord, California, features a classic pitched roof and a...

Cool off and enjoy the last drops of the season with these 8 modern pools we love.

Your kitty—and your couch upholstery—will thank you.

Traditional architecture is something that can and should be preserved whenever possible.

From barrier screens to 3D-printed door openers to social distancing circles, these clever solutions help alleviate the risk of...

These pup palaces give “being in the doghouse” a whole new meaning.

Mirrors have long been associated with magic and illusion.

Give your home the light it deserves with these midcentury pendant lamps and wall sconces currently for sale.

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

A producer and community organizer converts a run-down warehouse in Oakland into her dream house for $124,093.

Many architects in California regularly take on the challenge of experimenting with alternative construction methods.

One of the best aspects of living in a high-rise in the middle of the city is the spectacular view you may be able to enjoy.