With all its creature comforts hidden beneath a steel shed roof, Gawthorne’s Hut, a vacation rental in Australia’s Mudgee Valley,...

Tucked away in nature, these rugged cabins and barns conceal remarkably refined living spaces.

If you think these two buildings resemble old sheds, you're not wrong—that's kind of the point.

A modern structure that celebrates rural simplicity and sustainability.

Nobody ever said farming was easy, but the rewards of a homegrown harvest are great.

Operating entirely off the grid, these homes match renewable energy sources with modern design.

Three metal-clad structures connected by an open-air courtyard offer simple sanctuary and an escape from city living.

Working with architect Nova Tayona, a Toronto-based couple create a family farmhouse that merges past and present.

The Hut by Midland Architecture is a Scandinavian-inspired example of “country minimalism” on a cattle farm.

When you imagine a barn, what comes to mind? It's most likely a red, wooden building with a gambrel roof—but today, they've come...

Sitting across from a deserted beach on a private plot surrounded by a pine forest is a large modernist vacation home that's...

This clifftop home on the east coast of Canada was entirely built by the owner—who had no experience building a house—and his...

Architect Fernanda Canales’s self-sufficient vacation home blends into a wild and remote landscape in Valle de Bravo, Mexico.

Desai Chia Architecture draws upon rural architecture to create an austere retreat that frames spectacular vistas.

Dubbed Studio Drop, the tiny green cabin offers refuge for creatives seeking isolation.

Check out New York State’s offering of innovative modular homes.

Studio B, a Colorado based architecture and interior design practice with offices in Boulder and Aspen, first designed the...

Contemporary, chic, and oh-so cozy—these rustic cabin makeovers are oozing with design inspiration.

A former architect and practicing artist transforms a neglected property into a welcoming homestead for creative pursuits and...

Any excuse is a good excuse for a vacation getaway to Mexico.

Suzanne Shelton’s life work is making sustainable lifestyles attractive and accessible.

San Francisco–based designer Maca Huneeus created her family’s weekend retreat near Lake Tahoe with a relaxed, sophisticated...

Reydon Grove Farm is a minimal farm located in Suffolk, England, designed by Norm Architects.

This cozy yet minimal home is filled to its high ceilings with ceramics, fresh bread, and lots of coffee.

Aptly named Four Leaves, this curvaceous weekend home in Karuizawa fits organically into the surrounding woods.

The darling cottage sits on a private islet off the coast of Addison, Maine, and boasts panoramic views of the surrounding Wohoa...

Just east of Rome, the bucolic region of Molise is doling out hefty cash sums to lure in new residents.

Walker Warner Architects plays with metals and woods to create a barn home that pays homage to its Portola Valley roots, with a...

A new generation of pantry gardens takes local produce to the next level—but do they have a future in every kitchen?

Seamless indoor/outdoor living allows a family to relax and unplug in this contemporary New Hampshire lake house.

Celebrate Earth Day with these off-grid homes that put sustainability first.

Balnarring Retreat is a minimal residence located in Victoria, Australia, designed by Branch Studio Architects.

In addition to exposed trusses and high ceilings trimmed with intricate cornicing, the 19th-century terrace house features four...

Set in a beautiful stretch of fjord country about 250 miles northwest of Oslo, the Juvet Landscape Hotel is the kind of place you...

A rural house in Ontario doesn't fuss around and fits right into the surrounding landscape.

In a South Minneapolis neighborhood of century-old housing stock, Julie Snow’s bold but elegant residential design fulfilled...