A scion of Frank Lloyd Wright erects a modular hillside retreat near the architect’s estate.

Most modernists find color as attractive as traditional Tudors.

What's better than one hundred photos of cabins? One hundred and one photos of cabins.

Florence Knoll Bassett, whose interior “architecture” and iconic furniture designs set the standard for the midcentury modern...

Living green walls may have gotten their start 80 years ago, but they’ve recently become some of the most striking and important...

The Alexander Construction Company made Palm Springs living accessible to the masses.

Now that the last laptop computer and toilet-paper dispenser have been liquidated from the once-mighty Circuit City, some very...

Domestic design is an important marker of culture.

Handmade in New York

If the design world feels like an endless parade of products, then the gnashing maws of industrial production assuredly underpin...

I had the opportunity to view a riveting film last week on Edward Burtynsky's photography, entitled Manufactured Landscapes.

Manufacturing and the history of Detroit go hand in hand—from heavy industry to automotive to personal accessories and more.

Most designers, be they graphic or interior, consult their Pantone fan guide when considering hues.

It’s become increasingly common to hear the term“zero energy” or “zero carbon” used to describe buildings that achieve complete...

The standard pear-shaped incandescent bulb thatmost of us have been using for ages has a bad reputation among environmentalists...

You've heard about it in the news, you’ve seen videos of it, you've maybe even used one, but what is 3D printing, really? I have...

Our story on the Vanguard Way House prompted a query about the vintage armchairs featured in the living room.

If necessity is the mother of invention, then the coupled concerns of population growth and resource depletion might be...

Sunlight transportation systems are the pinnacle of innovation in energy-efficient design.

Few things use more energy at home than the pursuitof the perfect indoor temperature.

Soft, cozy and luxurious, the down comforter is the capstone of the perfect bed setup.

An innovative design and manufacturing approach enables skiers to master their runs.

Shinola brings leather making in-house with a new 12,000-square-foot studio.

Cultivate a sunny state of mind with these pieces that channel Palm Springs’ brand of midcentury modernism.

Measuring over 8,000 square feet, the newly finished dwelling comes with six bedrooms, spa-like baths, and sweeping views of the...

“We will make ventilators if there is a shortage,” Musk tweeted last night—and the U.S. faces a severe shortage.

From treetop dwellings to glass retreats, these cabins make it easy to wish upon a star.

Specializing in customized modular units for residential backyard use, the Los Angeles-based startup Cover is out to transform...

If you’re bored of solid ground and want to try out a life on water, then these international companies will give you the tools...

Wooj is a collection of accessible, ecologically responsibile home goods designed and manufactured in Brooklyn, New York.

Fewer than 100 of the prefabricated, plastic homes were reportedly manufactured—and this one remains in stellar condition.

After stints as a welding shop, manufacturing plant, and event venue, the Huron Substation seeks a new owner.

These dynamic live/work spaces bring together the home and office for the best of both worlds.

No longer restricted to the habitation of cows, sheep, tractors, or potatoes, a prefabricated barn can be a useful and versatile...