The New Home on the Block That Uses 90% Less Energy
A Seattle engineer builds an energy-efficient house with an assist from a prototype smart-home system.
The Rise and Resurgence of the Great American Row House
Throughout U.S. history, the row house has endured and adapted as an underappreciated model for accessible urban housing.
How Can Higher Education Build a Better Architect?
In the 2010s, design/build programs were the cutting edge of architectural education.
The Only John Lautner Home in Anchorage Asks $1.2M
The Harpel Residence II is one of a select few homes the master architect designed outside of California.
Asking $220K, an Architect’s Handcrafted Earthen Home Seeks a Visionary Buyer in Vermont
Bob Chappelle used polystyrene panels, coated with mud and cement, to build the four-domed structure.
This V-Shaped House’s Front Courtyard Opens Up to the Neighborhood
In West Vancouver, Architecture Building Culture creates an inviting residence that makes the most of a tricky, triangular site.
Designer Jerome Byron’s Raw-Edged “Quarantine Quarters” Feel Like a ’90s Office Gone Rogue
Spurred on by the pandemic, the Los Angeles–based designer and architect builds a rough-and-ready workspace that’s indicative of...
Friday Finds 4.2.2010
This is how the Dwellians show you that we care—by sharing our prized Internet finds of the week.
Our Bedtime Routines: Rachel Bentley and Carly Nance, Founders of The Citizenry
When considering a home accessories collaboration, The Citizenry – a socially conscious decor brand that partners with artisans...
Part of an Epic Expansion, London’s V&A Museum Paves its Courtyard With 11,000 Porcelain Tiles
RIBA Stirling Prize-winning architect Amanda Levete and her firm AL_A has just completed Exhibition Road Quarter, the largest...
We Check in With Dwell’s First Editor-in-Chief About a House 20 Years in the Making
The seed of an idea planted when Karrie Jacobs helped start our publication finally comes to fruition in her own Catskills home.
These Self-Sufficient Island Cabins in Finland Have All the Comforts of Home
Designed for both work and play, this peaceful escape includes a traditional Finnish sauna and a workshop.
"Postmodernism" at the V&A Museum
"Postmodernism: Style and Subversion 1970-1990," on view at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum through January 15th 2012, is the...
Alluring Meets Affordable With These 5 Chicago Prefabs
Despite its compact urban setting, prefab homes are becoming increasingly favored in Chicago, Illinois.
A Bright Mexican Home Brilliantly Weaves Nature Into its Design
In Mexico, a colorful home prioritizes nature by integrating four on-site trees into its layout.
Happy Birthday, HVAC
Here's a random fact for the day: July 17, 2012, marks the 110th anniversary of the humble air conditioner.
A Love Letter to “Material World,” a ’90s Photo Book of Families With All of Their Possessions
An anti-“Cribs” before “Cribs” existed, the fascinating collection of global portraits turns the gawking of others that humans...
Architecture Reads on Google Books
Far be it from me to suggest you spend your spare computer time reading—those R. Kelly vids are certainly not going to watch...
This Handcrafted Home in British Columbia Has Joyful Camp Vibes
The V-shaped lakefront retreat strikes a balance between privacy and welcoming a houseful of guests.
A Home Inspired by the Stars Soars Off the Ground
This new retreat cantilevers over the Canadian forest for river views.
Before & After: Two Friends Give a Dated ’90s Cabin a Moody Reinvention
Photographer Bess Friday hires designer Hana Mattingly to revamp her woodsy Truckee getaway with a striking monochromatic palette.
How the Poconos Became the Birthplace of the Heart-Shaped Bathtub
The long-lasting tradition of the “honeymoon hotel” was ignited by the sexual revolution—and the flame never died.
9 Cordless Vacuum Cleaners That Don’t Suck
These cleaning machines excel at picking up dirt and debris.
A Love Letter to the “Clarissa Explains It All” Bedroom In All Its ’90s Teen Glory
Did any kid who watched the hit Nickelodeon sitcom not want hubcaps on their wall and a window ladder for their BFF?
This Tiny Alpine Cabin Promises Better Stargazing Than Your Local Planetarium
A totally transparent roof offers a clear but cozy view of the heavens for less than $90 a night.
Cozy Up to the Great Outdoors With These Mountain Cabin Essentials
Our picks include a handmade coffee table, a kettle collection, and a Bauhaus-style bee hive.
Stay in a Domed, Glass-Front Vacation Home in a Spanish Forest
Nestled in a Mediterranean pine forest at the confluence of two rivers in Lledó, Spain, is El Caracol, a rustic-modern domed...
Cabin Vibes Get an Industrial Edge at This Brazilian Home
At Casa Granja V, a warehouse-inspired exterior gives way to folksy living spaces anchored by a library of 5,000 books.
Minnesota’s Native Prairie Landscape Sets the Stage for This Modern Home Near Minneapolis
Surrounded by a 90-acre conservation area, the structure takes a front row seat to views of wildlife-filled grasslands and an...
10 Midcentury Modern Headboards to Elevate Your Bedroom
Make a real statement with a midcentury modern headboard.
Eco-Friendly Prefabs and the Modern Mobile Home: Spotlight on Jennifer Siegal
Los Angeles-based designer Jennifer Siegal proudly embraces prefabricated design—and is on a mission to remove negative...
V13K05 by Pasel Kuenzel Architects
V13K05 is a minimal residence located in Leiden, The Netherlands, designed by Pasel Kuenzel Architects.
Before & After: Their Brooklyn Limestone Was Trapped in the ’90s, so They Set It Free
A couple call on architect Sonya Lee to polish up the historic home’s flooring, fretwork, and built-ins, overhaul its...
A Black Timber Tiny Home Brings Attitude to Amsterdam
Clad in wax-covered pine, this 645-square-foot dwelling is striking on the outside and endlessly charming on the inside.
8 Brazilian Getaways to Book Now That U.S. Visitors Don’t Need Visas
Starting June 17, travelers from the U.S., Canada, Japan, and Australia will be able to stay in Brazil for up to 90 days...
Elevate Your Next Amsterdam Experience With This Unique Crane Rental
An eclectic Amsterdam apartment offers an elevated vacation experience in more ways than one.

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