Instead of chopping down trees or cutting branches, many architects have come up with smart design solutions to avoid disturbing...

The Japanese architect—and winner of the 2014 Pritzker Prize—is working with Muji on a new endeavor: using furniture as a module...

Arper is making just 500 of the midcentury design available.

The red, white, and blue Juneteenth flag commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., which came over two years after the...

The beautiful charred look of shou sugi ban—or more accurately, yakisugi—gives these homes from around the world a striking...

Built in 1958, the alluring Indianapolis property features expansive walls of glass, soaring ceilings, and walnut casework.

Bigger isn’t always better—this lakeside cottage has a low-lying form that disappears into the surrounding landscape.

Co-owners Lucas Madani and Marine Gabily transform a series of dilapidated buildings into an idyllic rental decked out with...

Working together with InForm Design, an interior designer and her husband build a comfortable, contemporary home flooded with...

Cantilevered high above a steep, rocky site, this young family's “Tree House” fully embraces the Australian landscape.

A challenging site prompts studioplusthree to get creative to bring light, views, and improved energy efficiency to this...

Architect Elizabeth Herrmann designs a modern farmhouse for a family looking to flee steamy summers in Texas and connect with...

A Chicago-based firm known for preserving cultural landmarks builds a refined weekend home on Lake Michigan’s southern shore.

A simple floor plan emphasizes the rugged materiality of this elongated, cabin-style home in Valle de Bravo.

The ancient Japanese technique of shou sugi ban was traditionally used to protect wood by charring it and leaving behind a thick...

The HOMB system by Skylab Architecture and Method Homes fashions custom prefabs out of 100-square-foot, triangular modules.

The light box also features well-placed windows that keep temperatures in check and views unobstructed.

A natural disaster cleared a property in the Colorado mountains, giving an architect and her family a blank slate on which to...

A house in Echo Park makes the most of its narrow lot with open-plan spaces spread out over four levels.

A compact home’s rhythmic facade and daylight-drenched interiors create a connection to nature.

Known as the Bridge Residence, this private home embraces a steep site to optimize privacy, solar orientation, and uninterrupted...

ESCAPE One is a road-ready tiny home with 276 square feet of adaptable space.

The Japanese technique of preserving and antiquing wood makes for a bold finish—especially against the palette of the great...

Architect Måns Tham collaborates with a young family to create an efficient and light-filled arrangement of eight shipping...

At Sea Ranch, the famed modernist enclave of rugged residences on the Northern California coast, a new house captures the spirit...

Located within a historic district, the skinny, modern box aims to fit in even though it stands out.

CHROFI designs a home for an empty-nester couple on Sydney’s northern beaches that contrasts rugged concrete with refined...

Responding to the displacement caused by Typhoon Haiyan, architect Shigeru Ban designed a series of easy-to-build prefab shelters...

In Truckee, California, the charred cedar–clad Martis Camp 141 celebrates its mountainous surroundings.

At under 100 square feet, the 8' x 12' Site Shack includes just the essentials: a wood-burning stove, a desk, and storage.

The steel-frame balcony, an experimental design by PICO Colectivo, is the latest addition to an expanding cultural center in...

A partially prefabricated vacation home rises on a rugged Australian peninsula.

Thanks to its modular construction, a modern retreat treads lightly on the pristine landscape.

This mountain retreat’s design is Appalachian by way of Japan.

The use of rammed earth ties the home of a vintner to the terroir.

Monte French Design Studio brings much-needed sleeping space to a vacation getaway with a tower addition bridged by an elevated...