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An Open, Airy House in Singapore Frames Rare, Verdant Views

Park + Associates designs an elegant ode to functional living in the tropics.

Here’s How to Support the Protests Against Police Brutality

Protestors across the U.S. are demanding justice for George Floyd and other victims of police brutality. Here’s how to help, even if you can’t march.

The Definitive Guide to Prefab Home Companies in Your State

Prefab home companies across the U.S. are striving for a smarter, faster way to build.

Hem Founder Petrus Palmér Says “Adjö” to His Converted Blacksmith’s Workshop in Stockholm

Dating back to the 1800s, the space was reimagined in 2015 by acclaimed Swedish firm Förstberg Ling.

Before & After: A Partitioned Bed-and-Breakfast in Sydney Is Now a Gracefully Unified Home

Carter Williamson turns a disjointed terrace house into a soothing residence full of soft colors and curves.

A Lush Garden Is the Hidden Heart of This Courtyard House

Garden and living spaces blend together in this Australian dwelling which inverts the classic wraparound veranda.

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This $155K Tiny House in New Zealand Was Inspired by a Couple’s Cycling Tour

A simple, gabled form and clever storage define this compact one-bedroom home in Wanaka, New Zealand.

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21 Resources on Redlining’s Role in Cementing the American Wealth Gap

A decades-long housing policy that segregated U.S. cities still plagues Black communities today.

A Dilapidated Victorian Cottage Shines After a Sustainable Retrofit

Zen Architects revitalizes an early 1900s home in Melbourne.

A Bay Area Renovation Reveals a (Practically) Brand New Eichler

Asking $1.9M, the sunny home features a 1,000-square-foot great room grounded by a masonry block fireplace.

Feast Your Eyes on Designer Dries Otten’s Punchy Kitchens

These spaces’ colorful cabinetry and playful joinery are more than just flashy additions—they're meant to tell a kitchen’s design story, too.

8 Innovative Designs for Navigating Public Spaces During COVID-19

From barrier screens to 3D-printed door openers to social distancing circles, these clever solutions help alleviate the risk of contracting COVID-19.

A 1980s School Bus Becomes a Tiny Home With Scandinavian Vibes for a Family of Five

Graphic designer Matthew Welsh Weinberger took inspiration from Scandinavian design to craft an unconventional family home on wheels.

This Bilbao Apartment Takes the Open Floorplan to the Extreme

Stripped to its basic elements—no walls, only curtains to divide the living spaces—this colorful flat is inspired by Marcel Duchamp’s concept of the Readymade.

Live Out Your Santorini Dreams in This Iconic Palm Springs Retreat

Listed for $3M, the eclectic desert landmark hits the market for the first time in over 35 years.

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