Allison Arieff

Allison Arieff was a founding senior editor of Dwell and served as its editor-in-chief from 2002 to 2007. She is currently the editorial director of print for MIT Technology Review. She does not, alas, live in a prefab house, but does have a factory-built 1962 Airstream trailer.

Why I Still Believe Prefab Homes Are a Good Idea

More than 20 years after I first promoted the building method at Dwell, it has yet to live up to its promise—but it can.

Prefab, Proven

In January 2003, we issued a challenge to 16 architects: Design a modern prefab home for $200,000.

“N” Is for Nice

Sometimes all the numbers don't add up, but at least they can look cool.

Home Cooking

For Erik and Ivana Gonzalez, the design of their kitchen—and every other room in the house—was truly a family affair.

Eye on Buenos Aires

In this new feature, we present an architectural insider’s guide to a great design destination.

Basic Living

Live/work is a centuries-old practice turned overused architectural trend.

How to Play FlatPak

Intelligent, appealing, and affordable, Charlie Lazor’s user-friendly FlatPak just might be the project that revolutionizes the...