A Jewel Box Floating Home on Seattle’s Lake Union Lists for $3.5MVandeventer + Carlander used an inverted floor plan to fit in multiple outdoor spaces and a bedroom overlooking the water’s edge.
A Sassy, Pink-Trimmed Ranch Near Palm Springs Lists for $899KThe chic William Cody–designed home comes with a sizable wraparound bar that’s ideal for entertaining.
Here Are 8 Homes You Can Buy Near Chicago With $515KYou can choose from a riverfront studio in the famous "Corn Cob Towers" and the former home of Game of Thrones author George R.R....
A 16th-Century Florentine Palazzo Is Transformed Into an Artist ResidencyHoused within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...
An Art-Collecting Couple’s L.A. Home Is a Masterpiece in Its Own RightSíol Studios gives a 1920s Spanish Colonial house a bespoke renovation that frames an amazing art collection.
An Honest Guide to the Benefits and Drawbacks of SkylightsA skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...
Sustainable Retreat on a Fire-Devastated Site in BoulderA natural disaster cleared a property in the Colorado mountains, giving an architect and her family a blank slate on which to...
3 Tips for Mid-Century Modern CollectorsOne of the great pleasures of visiting the McKenzie Residence in our September 2012 story "Borrego Springs Eternal," is owner...
A Modern Home Joins a Storied Site on the Pacific OceanA new house at Sea Ranch, a half-century-old enclave of rugged residences on the Northern California coast, captures the spirit...
An Abandoned Site Is Reimagined as a Boutique Retreat in the French CountrysideCo-owners Lucas Madani and Marine Gabily transform a series of dilapidated buildings into an idyllic rental decked out with...
5 Reasons Why Landscaping and Bringing Plants Into Your Home Is So ValuableWe may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...
This Melbourne Home Sits Pretty on a Slightly Sloped SiteWorking together with InForm Design, an interior designer and her husband build a comfortable, contemporary home flooded with...
A U-Shaped Sanctuary in Japan Wraps Around an AtriumIn Kishiwada in Southern Osaka, this serene abode directs views toward rice fields and the woods beyond.
Create Your Personal Oasis With U by Moen ShowerA new cloud-based, smart shower system by Moen allows you to customize, save, and remotely control your showers for the perfect,...
This Australian “Tree House” Embraces the Spirit of its SiteCantilevered high above a steep, rocky site, this young family's “Tree House” fully embraces the Australian landscape.
This Japanese-Inspired House in Sydney Defies a Triangular SiteA challenging site prompts studioplusthree to get creative to bring light, views, and improved energy efficiency to this...
A Trailblazing Aluminum Prefab Will Soon Woo U.S. BuyersMexico City’s Taller Aragonés debuts the Pi Home, an energy-efficient modular home that can be assembled in just 45 days.
These 3 Co-Living Companies Are Transforming Urban LivingWith co-living, the living's easy—you don’t have to worry about cleaning or running out of toilet paper, as it's all taken care...
Honeycomb-Inspired HOMB Prefabs Tackle Tricky Building SitesThe HOMB system by Skylab Architecture and Method Homes fashions custom prefabs out of 100-square-foot, triangular modules.
Meet 3 Robots That Could Be Changing the Construction IndustryWe introduce you to three companies with innovative robotic systems that could be bringing a lot of change to home construction.
Home and Studio Maximizes Very Narrow Site in Echo ParkA house in Echo Park makes the most of its narrow lot with open-plan spaces spread out over four levels.
This Light-Filled, Metallic Home Embraces Its Wooded SiteA compact home’s rhythmic facade and daylight-drenched interiors create a connection to nature.
An Exhibit Explores Ways to Combat the U.S. Housing CrisisA major exhibition confronts the sort of housing Americans actually need.
This Secluded SoCal Residence Makes a Grand Statement on a Sloping SiteKnown as the Bridge Residence, this private home embraces a steep site to optimize privacy, solar orientation, and uninterrupted...
Frank Lloyd Wright Jr.’s Landmark 1926 Derby House Seeks $3.3M in Glendale, CAThe Mayan Revival–style residence is clad in ornamental concrete textile blocks cast in sand from the nearby Chevy Chase Canyon.
A Shipping Container Home Rises on a Rocky Site Outside StockholmArchitect Måns Tham collaborates with a young family to create an efficient and light-filled arrangement of eight shipping...
A Narrow Site in New Orleans Proves a Welcome Challenge for a Designer CoupleLocated within a historic district, the skinny, modern box aims to fit in even though it stands out.
A Sunken Courtyard Anchors This Concrete Home to Its Steep Waterfront SiteCHROFI designs a home for an empty-nester couple on Sydney’s northern beaches that contrasts rugged concrete with refined...
Kodasema Launches Prefab Tiny Homes in the U.S. Starting at $95KKodasema is now accepting orders for their prefabricated micro homes in North and South America.
4 A-Frame Kit House Companies That Ship in the U.S.Building a custom A-frame is easier than ever with the rise of these modern kit home companies.
A Family’s California Ski Retreat is Designed to Blend in With Its SiteIn Truckee, California, the charred cedar–clad Martis Camp 141 celebrates its mountainous surroundings.
The Site Shack Is a Tiny Prefab Cabin That Sets Up Anywhere in a SnapAt under 100 square feet, the 8' x 12' Site Shack includes just the essentials: a wood-burning stove, a desk, and storage.
A Sensational Slice of Coastal California With 3 Houses Lists For $6MThe crown jewel of this five-acre estate is a midcentury glass studio elevated on stilts.
You Can Finally Buy an Ecocapsule Micro Home in the U.S.The tiny pod home can harvest all of its own energy and water—and it just officially launched in Times Square during NYCxDesign.
3 New Book Releases: The Life and Work of Le Corbusier2012 marked what would have been the 125th birthday of the great French architect Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, better known to the...
A Semi-Modular Beach House in Tasmania Floats Over a Site That Survived a BushfireAfter a bushfire, a partially prefabricated beach house rises on a rugged Tasmanian peninsula.