A DIY Cabin Brand Is Selling $99 A-Frame PlansThe appropriately named company, Den, gives you everything you need—from detailed drawings to code guidelines—to get started on...
These New Prefab Shipping Container Homes Can Be Built in Just 99 DaysProudly made in Mexico, these customizable container homes celebrate local design and environmentally friendly materials.
Home Certification ProgramsMichele Kaufman's MK Lotus house at West Coast...
Activist Designers: Design 99Gina Reichert, an architectural designer, and her husband, artist Mitch Cope, are the duo behind Design 99, an organization in...
Full Programming Lineup at Dwell on Design NYThe first annual Dwell on Design NY took place October 9-11, 2014, at 82Mercer in Soho.
Toronto's Tetris Inspired HomeWe have all played the game “Tetris” at least once in our lives.
P.S. 1 Young Architects Program WinnersOf note this week in New York was the announcement of the finalists in the Young Architects Program, the competition that...
Five Films We’re Definitely Going to See at New York’s Architecture & Design Film FestivalThis year’s programming focuses on big classics, but also zooms in on the hard to see.
Emerging Pathways for Up-and-Coming DesignersDiscover fairs, programs, and fellowships geared for young designers to gain visibility and experience.
Summer Design Program Crafts Its Own Mobile DwellingA summer design studio organized by +FARM was spurred by the challenge of new housing in certain upstate New York areas.
Vitsœ Brings Back Dieter Rams 620 Chair ProgramOn the 50th anniversary of Dieter Rams's 620 modular seating, Vitsoe has introduced a re-engineered version of the modern classic.
This Dreamy Japanese Abode Is Part GreenhouseIn the city of Maebashi in Japan’s Gunma Prefecture, an extraordinary home features a solarium for the owner's plants.
A Serpentine Wall in This Taiwanese Home Divides Public and Private SpaceAn undulating, S-shaped interior wall guides the programs within this Brutalist-inspired concrete abode.
House in Ogikubo by SNARKHouse in Ogikubo is a minimal home located in Tokyo, Japan, designed by SNARK.
Los Angeles Fast-Tracks New ADUs by Offering Homeowners Pre-Approved PlansTeaming up with emerging firms, the city’s Standard Plan Program makes it easier and more affordable than ever to build a...
These Modern Artist Studios in the Connecticut Countryside Radiate InspirationTwo free-standing studios provide a distraction-free setting for an artist-in-residence program in the countryside of Connecticut.
Say Goodbye to the Cold With a Look Back at Two of Toronto’s Winter Design ExhibitsToronto's temporary Winter Stations installations animate Lake Ontario's frozen shoreline for a third year.
Before & After: A Thorough Renovation Primes a Portland Home for Aging in PlaceWhat starts as a kitchen remodel evolves into an aging-in-place program that transforms an entire home—and uncovers its history...
9 Cities That Will Actually Pay You to Live ThereAs metropolitan areas swell in size, smaller towns face diminishing populations and a shortage of talented workers.
A Self-Taught Designer Builds a Midcentury-Inspired Home on a BudgetBob Butler drew lessons from the legendary Case Study House program to design his cost-effective residence in Nashville.
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Inspired Modern Quilt to be auctioned for educational programmingThe Alden B. Dow Home and Studio’s Education Program was chosen as the recipient of the Great Lakes Bay Modern Quilt Guild’s 2017...
Balnarring Retreat by Branch Studio ArchitectsBalnarring Retreat is a minimal residence located in Victoria, Australia, designed by Branch Studio Architects.
This Modular Home in Chile Has Us Seeing Red—in a Good WayThe crimson dwelling, nestled in the Chilean commune of San José de Maipo, is composed of four modules stacked to form a...
These Affordable Backyard Homes Can Be Installed in Two Weeks, and They Start at $199KBay Area–based company Abodu has developed a permitting program to spur lightning-fast build-outs of backyard houses.
Prefab Startup Jupe Unveils a $17.5K Flat-Pack Shelter Inspired by “2001: A Space Odyssey”Available to preorder for $99, the futuristic pod features on-board Wi-Fi and solar power for a plush, off-grid experience.
IKEA Turns to Regional Makers and Artisans for a Handcrafted Summer CollectionThe new LOKALT line of housewares features expressive designs from Jordan, Thailand, and India.
Here’s Why You Need to Visit Columbus, Indiana This YearExhibit Columbus 2019 debuts a rich program exploring the intersection of community and design in America’s hidden design mecca.
An Asymmetric Laneway House Reunites a Mother and Daughter in VancouverBuilt for a daughter returning to her old neighborhood, this 640-square-foot dwelling feels surprisingly roomy.
A Svelte ADU Gives a Los Angeles Bungalow Room to BreatheThe backyard dwelling by OKB Architecture packs a large program into a narrow lot, allowing a family to spread outward from their...
This Year, the Chicago Architecture Biennial Is All about InclusionThe international exhibition has returned with more than 100 civic, educational, and cultural events—and the entire program is...
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Rural Studio’s 20K Homes Reveal the Systemic Problems Behind Affordable HousingIn rural Western Alabama, a student-led program evolves from building $20,000 homes to creating a blueprint for sustainable,...
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Inviting BedroomsAs the weather gets even colder, we can't help but think about curling back up in bed.
Design Students Build Seven Modern Sheds in Rural VermontA chicken coop, a mobile sauna, and a sugar shack are just a few of the "rural interventions" built by architecture students in...
Run, Don't Walk to This Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Bar in ChicagoEast meets Midwest at Prairie School, a cocktail haven for architecture buffs that touts a noteworthy beverage program by...
How to Talk to an Architect About Getting Smart TechWe asked the principal of DRAW in Kansas City.