The efficiency and aesthetics of prefab proved appealing to the owner of this Dwell Home, built on a rugged island off Canada’s...

A family home on Australia’s Mornington Peninsula is built to blend in with its lakeside setting.

This modern take on the rustic barn offers a unique space for guests to soak in the gorgeous mountain vistas near Jackson,...

How does daylight affect happiness and well-being? Marvin decided to find out.

Timeless, hardwearing, textured, and warm—the benefits of implementing wooden floors into your home are endless.

We interviewed architect Sebastian Mariscal on his thoughtful, textured approach to designing with wood, for our 2014 Materials...

Casa JB, built near a stone quarry, incorporates the rocky terrain into its design.

Say goodbye to red eyes—these naturally filtered swimming pools stay clean without chlorine.

Overlooking the Hazards mountain range and inspired by natural coastal forms, Saffire Freycinet is a destination resort that...

An homage to Mexico’s untouched landscape, this elegant low-impact getaway sports a pared-back aesthetic.

A steeply sloped site in the Wisconsin forest, plus an equally steep budget, led architect Brian Johnsen to reinvent the...

Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most captivating design and architecture shots of the week.

The popular myth claims that cats have nine lives—well, what about a well-worn plank of wood?

If you’ve dreamed of being able to recognize birch versus cedar or ash versus Douglas fir like a pro, look no further than this...

The “Lord of the Rings” star lets go of this Craftsman-style property.

It’s hard to believe that this idyllic house sited in a coastal coconut grove in Nandgaon, India, is a mere hour’s drive from...

A summer home on the island of Vlieland in the Northern Netherlands takes the shape of a stormproof tent by De Waard, an iconic...

Canadian architect Omar Gandhi and his team at Omar Gandhi Architect are always looking to build meaningful projects that will...

Designer Bethan Laura Wood, known for her colorful work—and her equally vibrant personal style—shops the world for all things...

The modular design by iHouse is clad with sustainably sourced wood in a black finish, making it at home with the forest in more...

An architect flips the script on her “upside-down” home with a light-filled revamp.

In a scenic location near lush wildlife, cascading falls, and black sand surf beaches, sits a timber-clad home with grand living...

Designed by ZJJZ Atelier, the shingle-clad pods—known as The Seeds—provide an off-grid retreat in a lush area in Jiangxi, China.

What started out as a dated 1980s residence in Venice, California, is now a 2,000-square-foot, eye-catching modern home with an...

Reflective facades camouflage these prefabs in their forested setting, giving visitors a new way to escape.

An NYC family's Long Island retreat was meant to be an escape.

An organic winery is complimented by sustainable redwood – a perfect pairing in Northern California wine country.

Renovated for the first time since it was built in 1955, a Nashville home is updated to meet modern demands while staying true to...

These do-it-yourself, chemical-free solutions are healthier for both you and the environment.

Bright, airy, and only a few hours away from Manhattan, this modern woodsy house is the last dwelling available at Hudson Woods.

Two idiosyncratic Andrew Geller structures get a new lease on life as part of a modern-day family compound designed by Hamptons...

Faced with the challenge of a diminutive New York apartment in desperate need of a refresh, architect Tim Seggerman went straight...

Eco-friendly, easy to work with, and cost-efficient, alder wood is having a moment in the world of building materials.

Warm, glossy, and earthy, wood countertops are decidedly beautiful, but they do require some upkeep.

Hugging a gentle slope on the Argentine coast, Casa Bosque by Besonías Almeida Arquitectos integrates with its forest...

This is not your grandmother’s wood paneling.