“The house is kind of crooked, with rough floors, and no fancy finishes—but it has lots of personality,” says architect Francisco...

Max-A Arquitectura builds a lakeside holiday home for less than $160K.

Think outside the rectangle with these space-efficient shipping container designs.

Built in the 1960s and now asking $4.2M, the Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired Mirrabooka House sits on five acres of magnificent...

Shipping containers make sturdy shells for these ready-to-buy, prefabricated homes.

The shingle-clad classic also has a guest house, pool, and viewing deck.

A creative couple find space in their side yard for a versatile outbuilding.

These mobile homes offer stylish design and road-ready features at a budget-friendly price point.

Two transplants from Sydney turn an overgrown and outdated holiday resort into a cozy compound that comes complete with fresh...

Located in a town of 300, Scythe Barn is nothing short of picturesque with stacked stone walls and its own glass greenhouse.

Tiny living meets luxury in these Bauhaus-inspired shipping container homes.

Giving users a taste of the tiny house movement, one startup offers compact cabins for short stays.

Stepstone’s diverse collection of Linearity Pavers extend and accentuate the lines that give shape to architectural forms.

A tiny, distraction-free workspace is concealed behind a mysterious “hairy” exterior with no discernible entrance in Nottingham,...

A historic Melbourne property that was shipped over from England around the 1850s is carefully rescued and restored.

Best of all, the simple shelter will be available to rent for short stays.

These prefab and modular home companies in Texas draw inspiration from vernacular style and the needs of their communities.

Sustainable design, prefab construction, and warm hospitality combine at this winter retreat in a cinematic Alpine setting.

Hidden away in the heart of the tropics, a slice of eco-friendly paradise awaits travelers seeking a magical Bali experience.

We asked CargoHome about how they transform a cold, steel shell into a warm, elegant, and efficient space.

Mariana de Delás revitalizes an old stone hut, devising a portable “solar wheelbarrow” to recharge its batteries.

An architect designing hospitals in Rwanda first brought sustainability to a lakeside dwelling in Ontario.

These modern modular homes and accompanying floor plans showcase the layouts, variations, and opportunities that prefab builds...

A reimagined home in the tallgrass region strives to honor its past and the land around it.

On a private island in Ontario, MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects are in the midst of creating an energy-efficient and convivial...

The 1950 Kalmick House by A. Quincy Jones and Whitney R. Smith gets a sensitive makeover from its new owner, the lead planner for...

A couple return their house in the historic Los Angeles neighborhood to its former glory—and add some soul of their own.

In Sweden, an architect finds an efficient building solution 260 miles from home.

Interior designer Ginger Lunt revives a 1954 residence that she fell in love with as a young girl growing up in the tropical...

Ranging from 52.5 to 330 square feet per person, these micro dwellings show that good things do come in small packages.

Two San Francisco art and travel addicts overhauled a loft—and customized a pair of shipping containers—to accommodate their...

These fairy-tale cabins are the dose of escapism you need.

The concrete home soaks up the sun with solar panels, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a rooftop terrace with views of the Pacific...

Modern Farm Furniture out of Columbus, Ohio, was one of my favorite finds at the Solar Decathlon this year.

The Heroin Project began as a lighthearted discussion about selling bicycles online.

Tucked away on 21 forested acres, the Hudson Valley house has charred timber siding, a wraparound deck, and a bright red front...