Erika Heet has been working in publishing for more than 20 years, including years spent as a senior editor at Architectural Digest and Robb Report. She has written for Architectural Digest, Robb Report, Interiors, Bon Appétit, Sierra Magazine, and The Berkeley Fiction Review. She recently wrote the foreword to New Tropical Classics: Hawaiian Homes by Shay Zak. She lives in a Topanga cabin with her artist husband and two children.

Nikola Olic's Dizzying Architectural Photography
Offering a new perspective on the built environment, his images zoom and tilt to reveal vertigo-inducing angles.
20 Modern Home Eat-in Kitchens
In spaces small or large, an eat-in kitchen is a useful hub for singles and families alike.
8 Ways to Renovate an Airstream
The iconic, and slightly atomic, form of the shiny silver Airstream is embedded in our cultural and design milieu.
20 Modern Homes From the Midwest
Wide-open spaces, welcoming attitudes, and a healthy respect for modernism—the American Midwest has much to offer.
Tips for Tiny Bathrooms
The bathroom has many functions that we find are important in our daily routines.
This High-Flying Home Tackles a Sharp Slope
Working with a limited footprint, a daunting slope, and killer views, architect Bruce Bolander went vertical with a secluded...
A Playful Summer Home with Some Serious Angles
This architect thinks of everything for his summer escape, pizza oven included.
This House Conquers the Big Island in Hawaii
The unforgiving landscape of the island couldn't stop this architect.
San Diego Teaches Us How Micro-Living Can Thrive
A professor takes the first step toward creating a new model for the city.
Steel and Brass Cover Nearly Every Surface of This Industrial L.A. Kitchen
A designer carves out an industrial-chic kitchen in a downtown Los Angeles apartment.
A Homey San Francisco Shop Sells Heirloom-Quality Kitchenware and Jams
Since 2003, chefs and hosts have visited San Francisco’s March to outfit their homes.
A Cute Mom-and-Pop Shop in L.A. Showcases the Latest Japanese Design
Tortoise General Store stocks a specialized inventory imported from Japan.
Why Brazilian Modernist Lina Bo Bardi Is “Among the Most Important Architects of the 20th Century”
The author of “Lina Bo Bardi” peels back the layers of the influential architect’s work.
An Energy-Efficient Hybrid Prefab Keeps Cool in the Palm Springs Desert
Drawing from the laws of nature, an architect devises a way to beat the heat in the California desert.
13 of the Biggest Hits from Dwell on Design Los Angeles 2015
Our flagship show celebrated its 10th year with the largest footprint ever and three days of conversation on the most recent...
Juhani Pallasmaa on Humane Cities, Monumental Architecture, and the Architect's Role in Society
The Finnish architect and international thought leader muses on cities, the impulse to construct, and the poetry of buildings.
A New Los Angeles Exhibition Explores Shelter
Shelter: Rethinking How We Live in Los Angeles, the inaugural exhibition in the A+D Architecture and Design Museum’s new downtown...
6 Modern Homes on the Water
Seaside or lakeside, waterfront houses evoke a sense of peace. Here are 6 of our favorites.
An Upholstery Expert Shares Which Colors Are Trending and Which Are Here to Stay
Dwell caught up with Danish furniture company BoConcept’s upholstery director, Stefano Sette, at the Santa Monica showroom, where...
Meet the Dwell on Design Awards Jury
We’re thrilled to announce the jury for the annual Dwell on Design Awards, taking place Saturday, May 30, at 4:30 pm, and will...
Never-Before-Seen Images of Iconic Midcentury Modern Eichler Homes
Steven Eichler, the grandson of the famed developer, shares rare photos from his personal collection, provides firsthand memories...
An Off-the-Grid Island Home for a Seattle Music Producer
Grunge band producer Adam Kasper enlisted the help of the firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson for his family home on a small island...
A New Los Angeles Exhibition Celebrates the Architectural Photography of Hélène Binet
The Swiss-French photographer—who shoots on film, a rarity in today’s digital world—receives the Julius Shulman Institute’s...
Miele Through the Years: Q&A with Markus Miele & Reinhard Zinkann
The great-grandsons of the founders of German appliance company Miele are in it for the long haul.
A Home with Eclectic Style Looks Just Right
A couple bring cohesion to an architectural mishmash in San Francisco.
A Frank Lloyd Wright Gem in Los Angeles Reopens to the Public
This weekend, Angelenos will have a rare chance to attend tours—at night!—at the famed architect’s iconic Hollyhock House.
Preview the Key Design Topics of Dwell on Design Los Angeles 2015
Our flagship event celebrates ten years with a focus on universal design, resiliency, energy, and technology.
Call for Submissions: Dwell Los Angeles Home Tour
Submit your L.A. home for our modern architecture tours, taking place this May.
French Architect Odile Decq Designs Captivating Museums, Yachts, and Fruit Bowls
The award-winning French architect and urban planner discusses the joy of designing across many platforms.
The Best Moments of Dwell on Design Los Angeles 2014
America’s largest design event celebrates its most successful year yet.
When the Future Had Fins: Fantastical Vintage Auto Drawings
Dwell on Design speaker and gallery director Christopher W. Mount opens a new L.A. exhibition of automotive drawings spanning...
Innovations in Prefab
We shine the spotlight on architect Whitney Sander, who will join us onstage at Dwell on Design Los Angeles in May to discuss...
Upcycled Furniture from a Los Angeles Studio
Designer Patrick Cain draws on his engineering background to create unique modern pieces in metal, concrete, and wood.
Shigeru Ban Designs Temporary, Easy-to-Build Shelters for Disaster-Prone Areas
Responding to the displacement caused by Typhoon Haiyan, architect Shigeru Ban designed a series of easy-to-build prefab shelters...
Stunning Modern 3-D Printed Jewelry
Designed by Los Angeles architect Jenny Wu, the LACE collection is uniquely geometric.
A Tiny House Remodel in a Bohemian L.A. Canyon
On a tight budget, a designer helps an indie film director maximize his small space.