Tucked in a Chicago suburb, the Courtyard Residence celebrates the outdoors while responding to the needs of each family member.

We combed the latest publishing catalogs for a selection of tomes that illuminate all things green, from macro (land art) to...

America’s first patented shade tree, the honey locust, is as high design as a plant can be.

Whether you work from home or simply require a focused zone, it's vital to have a space where your creativity and productivity...

Architect Thomas Phifer is known for his sleek, minimalist steel-and-glass structures that are designed to take in endless...

These peaceful dwellings are a refuge for the body and mind.

How many of these decade-defining homes have you checked off your list?

One of the joys of coming in to Dwell every morning is passing by William Stout Architectural Books, maybe the best design...

We asked Charles Birnbaum to point us to five unique landscapes that we can still take a peek at. He explains: “I’ve chosen...

A photographer explores the Finnish-American architect’s celebrated Miller House in Columbus, Indiana.

Charles Birnbaum, founder and president of the Cultural Landscape Foundation, makes the case that historical preservationists are...

The founder and president of the Cultural Landscape Foundation goes grassroots in the effort to save endangered gardens, parks,...

One of the many joys of the very small San Francisco neighborhood of Jackson Square—home of Dwell HQ—is the top-drawer William...

Diane Cheatham and Edward Baum team up to try to make the Dallas of their design dreams a reality.

Don’t be fooled by his mellow, self-effacing demeanor: Architect Thomas Phifer is a master of his craft, designing daylit,...