An architect and construction engineer couple build a sustainable, 624-square-foot abode for $221,580 in their Southeast Portland backyard.
An architect and construction engineer couple build a sustainable, 624-square-foot abode for $221,580 in their Southeast Portland backyard.
The entry is marked by a thin, cantilevered canopy hovering over the front porch.
The entry is marked by a thin, cantilevered canopy hovering over the front porch.
"I wanted our home to have as many windows as possible," Jorie says. "I love how the plywood ceilings turned out looking so clean and natural."
"I wanted our home to have as many windows as possible," Jorie says. "I love how the plywood ceilings turned out looking so clean and natural."
Every room received refinished hardwood floors, and resurfaced walls. New furnishings and refreshed bookcases were added to the living room.
Every room received refinished hardwood floors, and resurfaced walls. New furnishings and refreshed bookcases were added to the living room.
"For example, if you are building an entry vestibule with a turn, you may want to plan your renovation so that large furniture is brought in before the vestibule is built out,” she says. “Otherwise, you may not get it around the turn.”
"For example, if you are building an entry vestibule with a turn, you may want to plan your renovation so that large furniture is brought in before the vestibule is built out,” she says. “Otherwise, you may not get it around the turn.”
Wood details and a simple white and black color scheme give the RV's interior a bright, modern Scandinavian feel.
Wood details and a simple white and black color scheme give the RV's interior a bright, modern Scandinavian feel.
In summer, trees help to filter out some of the heat during the warmer days.
In summer, trees help to filter out some of the heat during the warmer days.
The former home of interior designer and renowned blogger Sarah Sherman Samuel, this 1961 A-frame in Palm Springs received a thorough renovation and a new lease on life.
The former home of interior designer and renowned blogger Sarah Sherman Samuel, this 1961 A-frame in Palm Springs received a thorough renovation and a new lease on life.
From funky desert outposts to road-ready rentals, these camper vans and trailers are geared for adventure.
From funky desert outposts to road-ready rentals, these camper vans and trailers are geared for adventure.
Iniö has a high-ceilinged terrace, and is fitted with generous floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room and dining area that bring in plenty of natural light.
Iniö has a high-ceilinged terrace, and is fitted with generous floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room and dining area that bring in plenty of natural light.
The entire room is surfaced in white mosaics from Hisbalit; the bath fixtures are brass and sourced from a local Czech retailer.
The entire room is surfaced in white mosaics from Hisbalit; the bath fixtures are brass and sourced from a local Czech retailer.
Street view of the double gable
Street view of the double gable
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017
- Buenos Aires, Argentina Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017
An uplifting color palette and restored mid-century furnishings, such as the 60's Greaves and Thomas Egg chair, fill the living space.
An uplifting color palette and restored mid-century furnishings, such as the 60's Greaves and Thomas Egg chair, fill the living space.
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Brooklyn, New York
Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
- Brooklyn, New York Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
After an unprecedented year of earthquakes, hurricanes, and fires, a bright light has been shed on the benefits of building with concrete.
After an unprecedented year of earthquakes, hurricanes, and fires, a bright light has been shed on the benefits of building with concrete.
A series of French doors extends the interior living spaces to the deck and meadow beyond.
A series of French doors extends the interior living spaces to the deck and meadow beyond.

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