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

Far from fickle, faucets function best when they’re running hot and cold.

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

Designed for speedy errands in the city and everyday commutes, the Pronto is a stylish and reliable ride with the classic...

As a photographer, I love all types of cameras.

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...

The architecture of Tadao Ando seeks to connect the building with its surrounding.

The Idler's Glossary by Joshua Glenn and Mark Kingwell, designed and illustrated by Seth, came out this month from Biblioasis.

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

Economic meltdown aside, if you’re still thinking about plunking down some hard-earned cash on a new HDTV this holiday season,...

While the restaurant's concept is strong, Michael Pollen wrote a stinging review.

The right workspace can transform your creative life. Dwell puts six desks to the test.

Our homes generally celebrate design you can see, but throw open the closet doors and behold a new frontier.

Whether you’re a weekday commuter, a weekend bike camper, or a hardcore cyclist, we’ve got suggestions to take your ride to the...

All it takes to play is a healthy imagination, but a modern playhouse adds to the fun.

Without a decent dresser, can you dress decently? With the help of two outspoken Hollywood fashion critics we determine if a...

From city slickers to country bumpkins, homeowners have always longed for a special place from which to escape the toils of...

If you chase long afternoons lolling by the pool, with longer evenings of the same, there is only one piece of furniture on your...

At work, you don’t usually get to choose where you sit, but at home it’s a different story.

Not quite at home on the range? No need to boast the most roast? For boiling, frying, searing, and simmering, the drop-in cooktop...

The Simpsons’ C. Montgomery Burns once said, “Sitting—the great leveler.

Listening to your favorite music—–from that “Blame It on the Rain” cassingle to an 8-track of Tusk—–used to be a pretty...

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

From repurposed shipping containers to cabin retreats, we look at a range of prefabricated, modular homes in Colorado.

Victorian technology has no business being the receptacle for your business. It’s time to outmode the common commode.

From sitting and sleeping to lolling and loitering, these new sleeper sofas are workaholics of relaxation—on either the day or...

As likely to host the sending of emails as the serving of entrees, today’s dining table needs to be set for anything.

Frontways, sideways, backward, or leaning against the back. Breakfast, beers, or bitters.

For computing commuters, laptop bags are not just about fashion.

As the bike industry begins to meet the growing demand for practical, sensible bicycles tailored to commuting and urban outings,...

Not all pictures are worth a thousand words.

This dinner guest is always invited, but doesn’t eat or drink, and never joins the conversation.

With our airwaves packed with celebrity chefs, Americans are proving to have a solid appetite for what Julia Child would call...

There’s trouble underfoot if you’re building a green home without considering your flooring.