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

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

The Kaufmann Desert House was meticulously restored by Marmol Radziner in the 1990s—and now it’s up for grabs.

Argentinean materials, a roiling economy, and a pinch of personal tumult served as the recipe for furniture designer Alejandro...

Housed within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...

Mairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...

Who knew the sport of skateboarding owed so much to Alvar Aalto?

Cities across the country are banning natural gas in new homes.

Known for his stripped-back approach to home design, RIBA award-winning architect Piers Taylor focuses more on light and space...

It's no secret that Frank Lloyd Wright has received his fair share of coverage over the years at Dwell—and rightfully so,...

A New Jersey property’s dark rooms and halls get a refresh that embraces a Scandinavian approach to design.

A compelling book details how John S. Chase impacted modernism through the low-slung Houston home he designed for his family with...

A skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...

A net-zero prefab home design is set to reinvigorate a down-at-the-heels Los Angeles neighborhood.

The perforated metal screens that cover Charles Gaines and Roxana Landaverde’s house pay homage to the grids found in Charles’s...

We may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...

Rooted in sustainable design, the Connecticut House radiates an undeniable Zen-like vibe.

An urban infill lot in Seattle is transformed into a nature-immersed retreat that feels a world apart from its city environment.

With their property rental business "I Am Sicily" in mind, architects Francesco Moncada and Mafalda Rangel turned a dilapidated...

The refreshed flat is located at the Perrenoud, a 1901 building with an original stained-glass atrium, onyx fireplace, and the...

In Sagaponack, a sustainable-building magnate’s live/work space provides a model for green construction.

Atop the footprint of a 1940s ranch house, architect Renée del Gaudio designs a family residence that intimately connects to its...

Designed by CoXist Studio, the two-level residence pairs light and dark wood with custom tile and serene outdoor spaces.

Voluminous, versatile, and incredibly chic—the kitchen in the Axiom Desert House has been thoughtfully designed to serve as a...

Nestled in a historic mining area in Washington, a modern, energy-efficient house blends modern architecture with reclaimed...

Comprised of two perpendicular forms that gently navigate a lakeside site, Sky House runs off of solar energy.

Sustainable, stylish, and packed with smart tech—the latest LivingHomes are here just in time for Earth Day.

The Melbourne beachside suburb of Sandringham is filled with period houses such as this Edwardian timber home—but this one has...

Both in San Francisco’s Diamond Heights neighborhood, these two exemplary Eichlers are shining examples of the prolific...

After moving back to New York from Japan, one woman calls an old college friend at Khanna Schultz Architecture to design a...

In southern Maine, an eco-friendly home puts a contemporary spin on the traditional New England vernacular.

An engineer hires BattersbyHowat Architects to design the perfect Passive House on a hillside overlooking English Bay.

Jerry House on Cha-Am Beach near Bangkok is not only a beachside family retreat, but is also a playground and dreamworld for the...

636 Waverley’s “ribbon” of concrete defines bright, pleasant spaces while providing weather protection.

These thoughtfully designed outbuildings exhibit how the utilitarian backyard shed can be adapted for work, storage, and living.

Plant Prefab raises the bar for green building with three Richard Pedranti Architect–designed dwellings that meet rigorous...