4 Home Security Systems to Try Now
Cheap microprocessors, easy communications, and ubiquitous smartphones make the “home of the future” a reality today.
Design Icon: 9 Buildings by Louis Kahn
In crafting classic forms with presence and weight, this American architect recalled a more monumental era.
Transformative House Renovation in Seattle
A couple, both architects, give their 1918 bungalow a modern update.
An Artist Builds a Wooden Home That Lets Nature Be the Boss
In coastal New England, an artist turns a wooded property into a haven for creating and living.
A Craftsman-Style Bungalow is Turned Inside Out
A gut renovation and a landscaping makeover help a couple reconnect with the outdoors.
Pair Your Modern Home with a No-Fuss Garden
Architect Cory Buckner has become Los Angeles’ resident A. Quincy Jones expert.
Native Plants Can Transform Your Yard—And The Planet
With her drought-tolerant landscapes and permeable hardscape designs, Cassy Aoyagi of FormLA Landscaping has proven her...
Modern Wood-Lined Family Home in the Hamptons
Two idiosyncratic Andrew Geller structures get a new lease on life as part of a modern-day family compound designed by Hamptons...
Innovative Wireframe Storage Solution
Whether you're looking to add storage to a small space or seeking a distinctive wall hanging, the Coverboy wire system has your...
Simple, Concrete-and-Steel Fire Pit in Oakland
A fire pit adds a sophisticated touch to a home with a history.
Kid-Friendly Treehouse in Upstate New York
An inventive, freestanding “tree house” built by an architectural designer for her family grows in Garrison, New York.
Low-Cost, Balloon-Formed Housing Concept for Developing Countries
Not many architects can say that their father invented a new way of building.
The Highly Personal House of Danish Design Great Finn Juhl
A fascinating book by German publisher Hatje Cantz looks back on the Scandinavian modernist’s legacy and his 1942 home’s new role...
Green Prefab Homes for a Native American Reservation
The Make it Right foundation taps architects to put a prefab spin on homes for the Fort Peck reservation in Montana.
How to Make Your Tiny Yard Feel Spacious
We can’t change the size of our backyard, but there are many simple ways to make your outdoor space feel larger than it is.
A Dutch Duo Crafts Contemporary, Efficient Office Furniture
Dutch designers Makkink & Bey prove that flexible furnishings can increase efficiency in the modern workplace.
13 Inspiring Coworking Spaces
Kiss the cube goodbye; these collective offices add flair to the freelance life.
How Green Construction is Significantly Cutting Emissions
Edward Mazria of Architecture 2030 talks to Dwell about the success (and upcoming explosion) of green construction.
A Sustainable Retreat Rises From a Fire-Devastated Site in Boulder
A natural disaster cleared a property in the Colorado mountains, giving an architect and her family a blank slate on which to...
Shops We Love: Nora, Detroit
At the Detroit shop Nora, find a mix of Japanese- and Scandinavian-inspired wares.
Essential Gadgets for the Modern Living Room
Don’t overthink the process of creating ambiance in your living space: Today’s gadgets make kicking back a breeze.
A Cor-Ten-and-Concrete Home Joins a Storied Site on the Pacific Ocean
At Sea Ranch, the famed modernist enclave of rugged residences on the Northern California coast, a new house captures the spirit...
3 American Mattress Companies to Know Now
Three mattress companies offer innovative updates along with domestic production.
Floating Prefab Concept Rethinks the Houseboat
Czech architects unveil a floating, modular living concept.
Mr. Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Though Plycraft was later known for making facsimiles of Eames lounge chair designs, the company hired designer George Mulhauser...
My House: An Architect Pulls Off His Family Home in Pittsburgh for Just Over $310K
Andrew Moss and his wife rolled up their sleeves to create a cost-effective house for themselves and their teenage children,...
This Sustainable Kitchen Renovation Relies on American-Made Trappings
In Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Danny Seo looked to “Made in the USA” goods to forge his new cooking space’s identity.
Resilient Building in the Post-Sandy Era
Architect and design activist Rachel Minnery talks to Dwell about Hurricane Sandy reconstruction and preparing for climate change.
7 Green and Repurposed Sports Stadiums
Creative reuse projects and green proposals give stadiums a longer life.
Tadao Ando's Reimagined Clark Art Institute
The striking Massachusetts museum Clark Art Institute reopens its doors after a decade-long transformation.
A Vacation Retreat Towers Above the Treetops in Northwest Michigan
Accessed via an outdoor staircase, the four-level house boasts a prime vantage point from which to soak up the bucolic lakeside...
A Space-Efficient Affordable Housing Prototype
Inside the shell of the Oyster House lies a new shape for affordable housing.
Frank Gehry Unveils Master Plan for Philadelphia Museum of Art
Working almost entirely within the landmark museum building's shell, Gehry devises a plan to add 78,000 square feet of new...
Modern Across America: Salt Lake City
In our Modern Across America issue, we spotlighted five American cities with design scenes worth watching.
Modern Across America: Cincinnati, Ohio
In our Modern Across America issue, we spotlighted five American cities with design scenes worth watching.
Modern Across America: Charleston, South Carolina
In our Modern Across America issue, we spotlighted five American cities with design scenes worth watching.