The Ocean Cleanup is headed out to sea—again—to remove plastic and debris amassing in the Pacific.

With a novel use for an ultra-lightweight material, two academics build their ideal home—then ship it overseas for assembly.

Designed and remodeled by 56.02, B8 House features glass-cube bedrooms that privilege the wild landscape.

For some people, living by a body of water is an important priority—and when it comes time to building or renovating their dream...

Somewhere in-between the mid-19th century, the 1960s, and the future, lies Utopie Plastic, or Plastic Utopia: an outdoor art...

In Nova Scotia, a prefab beach house makes history as the first-ever home built with PET core foam technology.

Artist Chris Jordan has become something of a cult figure for the green set, with his growing portfolio of mind-bending...

A coastal home designed by Australian architect John Wardle is uniquely tuned in to its residents and to its epic surroundings.

Eco-friendly features like solar panels and rainwater catchments keep this retreat's environmental footprint small.

Seeking a respite from the city, a Portland couple create a beachfront getaway on Oregon’s rugged coast.

Solar power and a self-sufficient water system keep a family relaxed in Chile.

After three years of legal wrangling, a Raleigh couple find peace in their modern dream home.

“I used to care about how buildings looked on the outside,” says Malcolm Wells, a charming, self-deprecating man with a bushy...

Toronto designers Peter Fleming and Debbie Adams found a polluted lot and a run-down building—and saw fertile ground for a...

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

A new house at Sea Ranch, a half-century-old enclave of rugged residences on the Northern California coast, captures the spirit...

Renowned Filipino designer Kenneth Cobonpue has joined forces with Disney in his new deep-space furniture collection.

Following a stroke of inspiration, Rebecca Atwood translated an offhand painting exercise into a new line of fabrics.

Overlooking a surf haven on the coast of North Cornwall, this angular abode embraces light and views.

A major market for our furniture, and the headquarters of some of our most important designers, Manhattan has long been Herman...

When Kate and Grant, the owners of Dorman House—an old shack near the beach in Lorne, Victoria, Australia—decided to renovate,...

It was no exodus, of course, but when Kathleen Triem quit her job at a Manhattan design firm in July 1996, her associates were...

Stepstone’s diverse collection of Linearity Pavers extend and accentuate the lines that give shape to architectural forms.

Surrounded by state parkland, the five-bedroom home also comes with a detached guest house and 780-square-foot garage.

When plans for a prefab home flopped, Rian and Melissa Jorgensen were introduced to Jonathan Feldman of Feldman Architecture,...

“It’s crazy that a laundry detergent product is on the show floor at a design conference,” says Matthew Loyd, the vice-president...

Designer Jennifer Siegal’s own house is a modest 1920s Spanish bungalow on the leeward side of busy Lincoln Boulevard in Venice,...

The husband-and-wife duo behind Living Vehicle tell us the story behind the off-grid, mobile home that is shaking up the industry.

This airy home makes the most of its beachside location with sustainable design, careful siting, and an expansive glazed facade.

Behind a subdued exterior, a San Francisco townhouse designed by OPA expresses its wild side.

Rejuvenation's new collection takes cues from John Yeon's 1937 Aubrey Watzek House.

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

The sandals and slip-ons in this new capsule shoe collection are perfect for hitting the road.

Wide-open spaces, welcoming attitudes, and a healthy respect for modernism—the American Midwest has much to offer.

With the Dwell x Chicory collection, you’ll find sumptuous options perfectly suited to your lounge style.

Sited on the island of O‘ahu, the hillside home also features a picturesque stone patio and pool.