Saul Griffith knows how to deliver grim planetary outlooks with irreverent humor.

The Australian-born energy expert and creative polymath believes we can power every residence in the United States with renewable...

BETA Office for Architecture and the City create a five-story residence designed to accommodate and adapt to the needs of a...

A well-appointed garage door with a unique color or materials, or an interesting mechanical movement, can easily punch up a...

One day at Compostmodern equals about a week in standard time, and much more if you add up the many hours' worth of Web-surfing...

Fuzzy slippers, bento boxes, Japanese handkerchiefs, and more—Topdrawer is your one-stop shop for functional and beautiful...

Prefabricated and stackable, Kasita's high-density units may be a solution to America’s affordable housing crisis—with...

Preview the Editor’s Letter from our January/February issue, written by Dwell founder and CEO Lara Deam.

Read the Editor’s Letter from our upcoming November/December edition and look for the issue on newsstands in the first week of...

It has been nearly half a decade, but the Dwell Home II is back! Construction began this winter in the hills outside Los Angeles,...

Read the Editor’s Letter from our upcoming September/October edition and look for the issue on newsstands in the first week of...

This weekend, I attended Compostmodern, a conference hosted by the AIGA SF that discussed the role of designers and the future...

Saul Bass helped define the visual culture of the 1950s—most notably through creating memorable movie posters that are still...

At this year's Dwell on Design, we’re taking to the stage our new Design Finder section (premiering in our May 2009 issue).

Mill Valley, California, might not be a hotbed of modernism, but it was here, ten years ago, that Dwell came into the world...

Musician and designer August Hausman transforms his dad’s old trailer into a cozy minimalist space that goes big on the details.

Ondo is a minimal house located in Tokyo, Japan, designed by MAMM DESIGN.

Fiber-optic cables can be used to pipe and enhance sunlight into homes. Money is saved. The English rejoice.

“I kept pushing the idea of doing a new kind of tree house further and further, trying to find the best structure, the best...

Green design should have won 30 years ago.

It's an undisputed truth that some of L.A.'s best meals are served on the street.

Color has a unique way of transforming a space when used creatively to draw attention or capture a mood.

From now until July 25, the company’s coveted dinnerware is available in an enchanting purple hue.

As ongoing inspiration for how to bring Indigenous experiences into the built environment, Cornelius looks to the lived-in beauty...

I'm very excited to announce that architect Jeremy Levine of Jeremy Levine Design will be speaking on my My House panel at Dwell...

This coming Saturday, February 21, the second Compostmodern conference will take place at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco.

In the remote San Juan Islands, an artist and an architect collaborate on a modern residence dedicated to creative pursuits.

A thoroughly modern house in Baton Rouge owes its sleek and sustainable form to its vernacular roots.

Seven landscape architects across the United States explain how they mastermind inspired designs showcasing the best of their...

Perfection is boring.

Big names and installations in art and design make this small town in Texas a significant destination.

In coastal Norway, a guesthouse serves as a sculptural refuge.

Richly layered and elegant with an edge, the capital of Mexico is brimming with incredible art, design, history, and architecture...

This historic city’s under-the-radar modernism scene makes it worth a weekend visit.

A skilled and spiritual craftsman, George Nakashima crafted wood furniture that elevated and showcased natural forms.

In this episode of Predicting Our Future, I’ll take you along as I explore the future of homebuilding, speaking with founders of...