A 1,600-square-foot home in Costa Rica takes advantage of passive cooling techniques to tread lightly on the land it sits on.

Designed by Wisconsin architect John Randall McDonald in the ’50s, the Prairie-style home features an interior of wood cladding,...

Fatigued by skyrocketing housing costs and the modern world’s waning connection to nature, Lee Loewen and Payam Shalchian create...

On the market for $1,650,000, the wood-and-glass house by Sumner Winn shows off some of the regionally revered architect’s...

Enric Rojo Arquitectura transforms a multilevel townhouse in Catalonia to evolve with its longtime residents.

These modern loft designs are a step above the rest.

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

Explore some of the best New York City spots to shop for design goods for everyone on your list.

It’s a global crisis, but there are ways to protect yourself.

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

Payam Shalchian and Lee Loewen created three wood-clad models starting at 260 square feet that are meant to provide a path to...

A stunning self-sufficient paradise awaits with six natural springs, trout tanks, solar energy, and more.

The 1908 Boston building has been radically remixed into a recording studio and a light-filled residence.

To my joie de vivre, my first Sunday in Paris coincided with musée gratuit dimanche, the first Sunday of every month when museums...

Simon Hjermind Jensen, founder and lead designer at SHJWORKS, created the Fire Shelter together with a team of architect...

Contemplate nature from inside and out.

Set in the Hollywood Hills, the 1920s Spanish Colonial comes with a guesthouse, a large deck, and a tropical backyard garden.

No funny business—this two-acre compound comes with nearly 13,000 square feet of interior space, plus a waterfall pool, tennis...

Seeking $1.5M, the Spanish colonial–style property is decked out with stained glass, curved archways, and ceiling frescoes.

The fully detached home—with front and back patios—was built in 1872, and it’s still packed with period detail after a top to...

Though your average scented candle has all the subtlety of a marching band, when Valentine's Day hits one does occasionally want...

Enjoy contemporary design with unobstructed views of the valley and mountains.

A pair of architects working in the United Arab Emirates put a modern spin on minarets.

As longtime residents themselves, the leaders of MAS Studio have become the de facto renovators of these unique apartments,...

Spanning 4,000 square feet, the 1980 residence has a verdant site, a sparkling pool, and a rooftop deck with ocean views.

It’s has more than enough space to work, live, play, entertain, and more.

Explore all of the Dwell Magazine Issues for 2016. New issues will be added throughout the year.

Our annual design competition is back—and we want to see your work!

Melbourne Design Studios creates a net-positive passive house and rear garden that freshen up the area’s industrial feel.

The Scandinavian-inspired home is teeming with natural light and a myriad of creature comforts.

Instead of expanding, Conrad Karliss focused on reconfiguring his Austin house.

Prefab company Cover offers turnkey projects by handling permitting, installation, and everything in between.

New Yorkers, you have two weeks to see "Karel Martens: Recent Work," on view at Chinatown gallery P! through October 30.

With more than 360 orb-like glass lighting fixtures and a vintage canoe suspended from above, Lyndon Cormack’s North Vancouver...

We’re on the hunt again for homes that harness the power of natural light.

This decidedly unsexy piece of home technology is an investment—but it’s a worthy one that’ll save you money for years to come.