The Meteorite by Ateljé Sotamaa, clad in 272 prefabricated panels of cross-laminated timber, uses air gaps to keep the interior...

First built in 1959 as acclaimed architect Jim Olson's first project, a modest bunkhouse in the woods grows into an extraordinary...

Built for a scholar, Casa Biblioteca is a sanctuary for reading, stargazing, and enjoying a cigar or two.

On a rustic strip of coastline near Puerto Escondido, a couple give their designers permission to do less.

There’s a place for everything in the warm, wood-lined interior of the Toolbox House.

A house in Sydney combats climate change with its own ecosystem.

Set in a grove of coastal oaks, this art-filled home by TOLO Architecture has survived fire and flood.

Inspired by ancient ruins, Frankie Pappas crafts a green-roofed, brick guesthouse that connects deeply with nature.

An indoor/outdoor courtyard allows tree branches to graze the ceiling of this narrow Osaka residence.

Yurts inspire nature-immersed ideas of escaping the trappings of urban living—usually while enjoying cool breezes, icy beverages,...

Traditionally used by nomads in Central Asia, the circular, tent-like yurt has become part of the current zeitgeist, as travelers...

In a neighborhood of densely packed homes, this contemporary dwelling makes a bold statement that pushes the boundaries of...

Chenchow Little architects devise a wondrous and efficient home for a family of five in Sydney.

The Lima residence meets local style mandates by elevating historic forms to a whole new level.

The acclaimed Italian designers Ludovica+Roberto Palomba carve a serene retreat out of a 17th-century oil mill in Salento,...

In recent years, there's a been a surge of interest in floating homes for many reasons—mainly because they can be easily adapted...

Experience the unique architectural heritage of Italy’s Apulia region at Brindisi Trulli, an ancient trullo that was transformed...

A weekend getaway for a creative couple outside Bratislava is inspired by the nomadic structure.

We spend the night in a spacious, one-of-a-kind yurt that overlooks the Channel Islands and knits together local history and...

Structures built into the sides of cliffs and mountains have existed since the prehistoric days.

This Seattle–based firm specializing in modern prefab homes is committed to sustainability from conception through construction.

On an undulating stretch of California coastline, a hidden guesthouse runs free of the grid.

An architect and ardent locavore designs a residence with a glass shell that allows her to garden all year round.

The woodsy retreat by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson has a cantilevered deck that captures panoramic views.

Balancing global styles with Moroccan standards, a geometric concrete home catches the eye without sticking out.

A transparent hillside abode outside Porto swerves around existing trees and takes advantage of the lush canopy for privacy.

Nestled among trees and apple orchards, this warm and inviting family home makes the most of its peaceful wooded plot.

For Kyu Sung Woo and his wife, concert pianist Jung-Ja Kim, their pared-down residence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a natural...

A couple enlist their architect parents to build a wonderfully eclectic house, taking on the challenges of a precipitous site and...

After a few stabs at realizing their dream home, a couple hit the mark with a richly textured dwelling.

Covered in mirrored glass that’s transparent when viewed from within, the facade of this Mexican forest retreat reflects the...

In a clearing in a Maryland forest, a sanctuary emerges from the chaos of a fire, supported by charred wood walls.

Daniela Bucio Sistos designs an indoor/outdoor residence around a foyer with a round roof cutout that allows a tree to grow...

Spanish architecture studio Mesura draws inspiration from the landscape and local vernacular to craft a rural retreat for a large...

Thanks to its solar system, the Garden House can produce up to five times the energy needed to power the average Australian home.

The homes nominated for this year’s Dwell Design Awards represent the best in creative, context-driven design.