Just How Inclusive Is Accessible Design?
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 30 years ago. Here’s what it achieved, and where it still falls short.
Snøhetta’s New Underwater Restaurant in Norway Is Seriously Epic
At Under, a Snøhetta-designed restaurant balanced on the Norwegian coast, guests dine 16 feet below the ocean surface.
Prefab, Proven
In January 2003, we issued a challenge to 16 architects: Design a modern prefab home for $200,000.
A Sun-Drenched Cottage on the L.A. Coast Asks $2.5M
The renovated home comes with a spacious home office and a converted, detached garage that’s rental ready.
Take an Eco-Escape to a Spherical Forest Villa in an Eroded Volcanic Cone in Rwanda
With interiors and an architectural style that's deeply rooted in indigenous design traditions, the recently opened Bisate Lodge...
Whatever Happened to the Ecohouse?
First profiled a decade ago, we checked back in with the adventurous architect of Biosphere 2 and his plans for his massive,...
The Rise and Resurgence of the Great American Row House
Throughout U.S. history, the row house has endured and adapted as an underappreciated model for accessible urban housing.
A Former Strip Club Transforms Into a Snazzy Boutique Hotel
An iconic 19th-century building welcomes a new form of entertainment as it gets converted into a stylish 58-room boutique hotel.
The Frank Lloyd Wright Protégé Behind the Most Modern Town in Michigan
Dow Chemical put Midland on the map, architect Alden B. Dow—a local scion and former Taliesin fellow—transformed its landscape.
How Can Higher Education Build a Better Architect?
In the 2010s, design/build programs were the cutting edge of architectural education.
A 1958 Airstream Is Recast as a Recording Studio for an NYC Girls Club
Perched on the second floor of the Lower Eastside Girls Club, the Airstream turned studio hosts broadcasting and music production...
The Only John Lautner Home in Anchorage Asks $1.2M
The Harpel Residence II is one of a select few homes the master architect designed outside of California.
Asking $220K, an Architect’s Handcrafted Earthen Home Seeks a Visionary Buyer in Vermont
Bob Chappelle used polystyrene panels, coated with mud and cement, to build the four-domed structure.
6 Co-Working Clubs Catered to Women That Radiate Good Vibes and Beautiful Designs
Workspaces that harness community, collaboration, inspiration, and success—what's not to love?
John F. Kennedy’s Former Georgetown Home Lists for $4.7M
The circa 1800 D.C. residence was restored by renowned architect Richard Foster and builder Tom Glass.
#F015 by Förstberg Ling
#F015 is a minimal interior located in Stockholm, Sweden, designed by Förstberg Ling.
A Glimpse Back in Time at William F. Cody’s Now-Lost Desert Modern
The first monograph devoted to one of the key architects who helped shape postwar Palm Springs revisits his widely recognized...
A Passive House in the Netherlands Embodies 5 Tips to Consider When Planning Your Own
This 2,500-square-foot Passive House was built using a panelized system—meaning the parts of the house were delivered from the...
This 3D-Printed Village Aims to House 40 Percent of Austin’s Homeless Population
Last fall, Icon 3D-printed a welcome center for a new type of community in Austin, Texas—and now the first homes are complete.
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Every once in a while you come across a tool that entirely changes your worklow for the better.
Sierra Club Green Home
In 1892, when John Muir founded the Sierra Club, the only "web" he knew about was the kind spun by spiders, and social...
11 Celebrity Homes That Showcase Desert Modernism in Rancho Mirage
Bing Crosby, Lucille Ball, and Frank Sinatra were just a few of the Hollywood stars to covet midcentury-modern vacation houses in...
My House: A Determined Couple Craft an Ideal Spot for Their Golden Years in New Mexico
The metal-clad home came to be thanks to a plucky pair of residents, two talented architects, and one long-sighted and very...
Solar Decathlon Virtual Tours
Though I couldn’t make it out to Washington, DC, this weekend to see the final days of the Solar Decathlon—which wrapped up...
The Ace Hotel & Swim Club
I recently had the pleasure of spending a weekend in Palm Springs during what may be the perfect time of year there—as...
Happy Birthday, HVAC
Here's a random fact for the day: July 17, 2012, marks the 110th anniversary of the humble air conditioner.
Dwell 24: Ayako Aratani and Evan Fay
Ayako Aratani, 34, and Evan Fay, 29, are studio partners determined to go their own ways.
Reebok and Eames Office Are Releasing a Special Sneaker Collection
The sportswear brand has partnered with the legendary designers’ estate to unveil a range of sneakers inspired by the creative...
Architecture Reads on Google Books
Far be it from me to suggest you spend your spare computer time reading—those R. Kelly vids are certainly not going to watch...
The Midland Country Club by Alden B. Dow
When Alden B. Dow drew his first sketches for a clubhouse for the Midland Country Club in 1930, he had yet to receive his...
Budget Breakdown: In the Netherlands, a Historic Thatched Cottage Meets a $97K Prefab
Manta North delivers a tiny ADU to the backyard of a traditional home with just a single day of on-site construction.
Koto Just Unveiled a New Backyard Prefab Cabin for $75K
Designed in collaboration with Garden Club London, the carbon-neutral retreat is a tiny slice of paradise.
In Beyoncé’s “Renaissance,” Heaven Is a Place in the Club
On her seventh solo album, the singer explores every corner of late-20th-century nightclubs, which offered joyous spaces for...
Sweden’s Tallest Timber Building Is a Towering Feat of Sustainable Architecture
Airtight and quick to assemble, Sweden’s carbon-sequestering Kajstaden tower is a beacon for green building.
Guess Which Humble Material Made This 100-Year-Old Building Super Energy-Efficient
Tasked with renovating a dilapidated structure, an architect saw the opportunity for an unconventional eco-friendly design to...
Icons Only: The Coveted Midcentury Community That Residents Banded Together to Preserve
The 75-year-old postwar subdivision of Arapahoe Acres near Denver is one place in the U.S. where homeowners aren’t tearing down...

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