8 Companies That Are Revolutionizing Kit Homes
With seemingly limitless plans, styles, and sizes, kit homes are an intriguing alternative for homebuyers.
Go Eco-Friendly Glamping in These Geodesic Domes in the Swiss Alps
Located at the foot of the Dents du Midi mountain range in the Alpine village of Les Cerniers, Switzerland, Whitepod is a hotel...
Part Apartment, Part Boutique Hotel, Eden Locke Brings a New Brand of Comfort to Edinburgh
Designed by lauded architects Grzywinski+Pons, the new aparthotel features impeccable interiors, bespoke furnishings, and...
A Concrete House Is Softened by an Airy Internal Courtyard, Complete With an Olive Grove
For an architect’s new build in Melbourne, eco-conscious design techniques help create a minimal-but-warm home.
Nova Scotia’s B2 Lofts Put a Contemporary Twist on a UNESCO World Heritage Site
In the historic center of Lunenburg, old and new mixed-use apartment buildings find common ground.
A New Prefab Office Pod Lets You Work From Practically Anywhere
The Denizen Archetype offers everything you need to get things done—whenever and wherever you desire.
‘Tis the Season to Win $5,000 in Custom-Made Prefabricated Railings from AGS Stainless on Dwell.com
Dwell.com’s Annual “Merry Modern Giveaway” Features the Best Modern Products of the Year – Including AGS Stainless Railings!
Inspecting Gadgets
These days, a growing number of gizmos contain both a cell phone and a PDA.
Thieves Stole $200k Worth of Pieces From Frank Lloyd Wright’s Freeman House
Four pieces of architectural history have reportedly been stolen from Frank Lloyd Wright's Freeman House in Los Angeles, while...
In Philly, a Home in a Historic Brick Bank Hits the Market for $1M
The 1893 building—with tall, tinned ceilings and an open-plan second floor—has lived past lives as a library, boxing gym, and...
A Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Waterfront Masterpiece in Dallas Is Up For Auction
A modern masterpiece which embraces its lush natural surroundings, the Vaughn House is considered to be one of the most...
A Three-Level Redwood Deck Spurs a Spellbinding Link to Nature Near Cascade Bay
After purchasing a home on Harrison Lake in British Columbia, a local family uses sustainably produced redwood to nurture...
Mechanized Shutters Protect This Australian Home From Prying Eyes
The timber-batten shell opens to lake views and then closes for privacy.
The Can’t-Miss Sales Happening This Black Friday and Cyber Monday
In-person shopping sprees may not be possible this year, but holiday savings are still a thing.
In Lisbon, a Design Duo’s Custom-Built Flat Seeks €1.2M
Garcé & Dimofski preserved the apartment’s intricate 19th-century details while filling it with fresh light fixtures, wood...
Rural Studio’s 20K Homes Reveal the Systemic Problems Behind Affordable Housing
In rural Western Alabama, a student-led program evolves from building $20,000 homes to creating a blueprint for sustainable,...
What if Green Design Were Just Good Design?
A sci-fi author and design critic opines on the failures of eco-design—and offers an alternative to the alternative.
The Lofting of America
It seems that everyone is vying for a bit of exposed brickwork.
You’d Never Guess This Japanese-Style Home in Tiburon Is a Kit House
More Japanese minka than Sears, Roebuck & Co., a kit home in the Bay Area—complete with a meditation room—provides the right...
You’d Never Guess That This $3.5M Leafy-Green Getaway Is in the Heart of L.A.
Enveloped by trees, shrubs, and grasses, the two-structure home was dreamed up by a contractor-turned-screenwriter and his wife.
Our Top Ten Prefab Homes From Connect Homes
To celebrate 100 homes (and counting) under their belt, we’ve rounded up our favorite projects from modular home builder Connect...
Propeller Island Hotel, Berlin
In 1997, musician Lars Storschen started renting out rooms in his house to supplement his income.
DIY Picture Wall | A Dwell Made Project
We show you how to build a modern, customizable picture wall in this step-by-step guide and video.
DIY Black Oak Bench with Homemade Stain | A Dwell Made Project
Make the perfect bench for a dining room or entryway with this easy-to-follow video and guide.
Before & After: In Spain, an Architect Restores an Iconic Home Built by His Grandparents
Set in Cadaqués, the ’60s residence has a traditional stone facade and a surprising, hexagonal plan—with no right angles in sight.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Leather Bench
Craft your own padded leather bench with these simple, step-by-step instructions and video.
DIY Modern Stone Firepit | A Dwell Made Project
Watch our video and follow this step-by-step guide to build your own bluestone fire pit.
Modern DIY Bookcase | A Dwell Made Project
In this episode of Dwell Made Mike Montgomery of Modern Builds creates a simple, modern bookcase from 3/4" pine plywood.
DIY Walnut Side Table | A Dwell Made Project by Ben Uyeda
This how-to video and guide shows you how to flatten a rough slab of walnut and turn it into a table.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Plywood Media Console
Learn how to build a modern media console out of plywood with this easy-to-follow guide and video.
VIGNETTE /Inspired by Constructivist art
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DIY Round Wall Mirror w/ Leather Strap | A Dwell Made Project
In this episode of Dwell Made, Mike Montgomery of Modern Builds creates a round, wooden mirror from a single 10 foot 2x10" and a...
DIY Live Edge Walnut Dining Table | A Dwell Made Project
Craft your own live-edge walnut dining table with this step-by-step video and guide.
Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Challenge Finalists Announced
Out of 144 prospective applicants, 10 have been selected as finalists to move onto the next round for the Cradle to Cradle...
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Back-Off Shelving System
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