A decades-long housing policy that segregated U.S. cities still plagues Black communities today.

Thanks to a simplified layout and clear connection to the outdoors, this historic home is ready for a new chapter.

Whether it’s dusting off that old gym membership or incorporating new rituals into your routine, healthy resolutions can be hard...

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

These cozy cabins feature muted black exteriors that complement their natural settings.

Out-of-the-box solutions make these tiny apartments feel grander—despite being 500 square feet or less.

An off-grid getaway on O‘ahu produces all of its own electricity and opens wide to the landscape.

Featuring the famed architect's signature curves, this three-story New York City condo offers 11,121 square feet of living space.

The nominees for this year’s Dwell Design Awards may be petite, but they pack a big punch.

These slender houses pack a lot of personality into tight spaces.

Rather than relocate, architect Rebal Knayzeh devises a flexible, mobile bedroom that doubles as storage for the family.

Carved out of a 100-year-old building, this airy pad stylishly blends the past and the present.

With dazzling lighting, a curvilinear design, and a fortified shell, the Cube One is a prefab for the future.

A Spanish-style home in San Diego benefits from a new floor plan that maximizes the city’s abundance of sunshine.

A well-appointed garage door with a unique color or materials, or an interesting mechanical movement, can easily punch up a...

Hendricks Churchill fine-tunes an 1860s home, balancing traditional charm with contemporary updates.

The remote cabin in Sullivan County hovers above a steep slope, suspended by the trees that surround it.

Using humble materials like plywood and laminate in a smart way, Ben Ediger of design-build studio Spacecraft gives his tired...

Ready for life on land or water, the net-zero LilliHaus is a plug-and-play prefab by SysHaus.

In Toronto, Atelier RZLBD replaces a nondescript home on an infill lot with a breezy, adaptable dwelling.

A prefab sauna built atop a floating deck promises wellness with a view.

Architect Michael Peled completely flips the layout of an apartment in Haifa to take advantage of treetop views.

From modular units that become entire residences when assembled to tiny houses on wheels, these are this year's best-in-class...

Once a dilapidated garage, this flexible garden studio in Seattle now serves as an all-weather hub for a mother and daughter.

The shingle-clad classic also has a guest house, pool, and viewing deck.

An architect teams up with Faye and Walker to build a white gabled lake house overlooking Texas Hill Country.

Revived and retrofitted as delightful—and functional—tiny homes on wheels, these skoolies receive top marks.

During the renovation of a heritage building from the late-18th century in Vienna, a former speakeasy is uncovered and...

Jenny McClary and Allie Leepson give their snug Vermont cabin a DIY makeover—and it’s now available to rent.

These wood-wrapped spaces take the low-cost material to new heights.

A remodel by architect Peter Goodhue transforms a dark, cramped residence into an airy place for a young family.

eMZed Architecture construct a sustainable, durable, high-performance residence and office in Portland, Oregon, for $950,000—an...

The 1,000-square-foot dwelling mixes raw and refined materials in a cost-effective strategy.

Z+ Architects navigated an unusual riverfront site to create a contemporary residence with tranquil views and privacy.

Dutch company Haaks just rolled out its most compact camper to date—but the slight footprint doesn’t skimp.

Previously divided into three apartments, the reconfigured and expanded Dunn House is now a streamlined home for a growing family.