Aloft in the ForestAmong the many problems of urban living in Portland, Oregon, are raccoons, deer, and falling trees.
Estonian Forest SoundsDespite its seemingly self-explanatory name, the field of Interior Architecture reaches far beyond the boundaries of remote...
This Endless Playscape Is Complete With a Bamboo Forest and TrampolineA pleasure garden in northern California is rich in whimsical surprises.
This Mirrored Cabin Playfully Brings a Forest IndoorsSet amidst a leafy forest near Ontario's Kawartha Lakes, this modern cabin beautifully mirrors nature with its contemporary...
Escape to the Jungle in One of These Modern Forested RetreatsIf Tarzan and Jane happened to be design-loving folks, they'd be right at home at any of these vacation destinations.
This Minimalist Cabin in Vietnam Is the Perfect Forest EscapeBuilt for an affordable $3,000, the Forest House is a 129-square-foot refuge outside Hanoi.
A Shingled Forest Retreat Is Fit For the Changing SeasonsSet at the edge of Acadia National Park in Maine, Somes Sound House is a shingle-clad vacation home with winter and summer...
An Incredible Forest Home Leaps Over a RavineTucked into a heavily wooded parcel in rural Iowa, the Ravine Residence blurs the boundary between interior and exterior with...
A Unique Home in the Canadian Forest That Doubles As a BridgeOn the shores of Mary Lake in Port Sydney, Ontario—just two hours north of Toronto—the Bridgehouse is a modern wooden home that...
This Vermont Passive House Is Built From the Forest That Surrounds ItArchitect Robert Swinburne deploys a collaborative building approach and hyperlocal materials to craft a home that celebrates the...
A Minimalist, Wood-and-Glass Cabin Nestles Into a Patagonian ForestThe light-filled Impluvium Refuge embraces its remote setting in Southern Chile.
A Prefab Tiny Home Is Pieced Together in a Brazilian ForestThe compact, modular design was originally showcased at an exhibition before finding a permanent location in the village of...
This Chic Chalet Harmonizes With Quebec’s Lush ForestsBuilt for approximately $227,000, this modern chalet cuts a timeless silhouette in the leafy, remote woods of Canada.
This Barn-Like Home Is Closed to the Street and Open to the ForestSet within a forest clearing, this simple yet sophisticated house has black corrugated steel on its street-facing side, and glass...
This Secluded Micro Cabin Perches Lightly in the Brazilian ForestBuilt with materials carried to the site by hand, Chalet M is a 270-square-foot cabin that treads lightly on its woodland site.
This Curvaceous Timber and Earth Cabin Blends Into a Japanese ForestJapanese architect Tono Mirai—a pioneer of “earth architecture”—works with master artisans to craft a holiday retreat for a...
An Energy-Efficient House Revels in Views of a Lush ForestIn a protected Oregon forest, a sustainably minded retreat crafted for a pair of empty nesters connects deeply with nature.
Two Brothers Build a Woody, Hexagonal Studio in the ForestThe studio, a dream getaway for a busy mother and doula, is set in the woods of British Columbia.
These Mirrored Forest Cottages in Ukraine Reflect the Great OutdoorsLocated in Ukraine’s Poltava region, these new guesthouses are camouflaged amidst their surroundings—and no trees were uprooted...
These Geometric Cabins Glow Like Lanterns in a Vietnamese ForestTwo striking eco-friendly cabins sit lightly upon the land near Dalat, Vietnam.
This Forest Retreat Is a Modern Take on the Traditional Estonian HutMade up of three modernized kodas, this wood-clad cottage features bright, minimalist interiors.
Colorful Glamping Pods Dot a Forest in South KoreaTucked in a cypress forest, 16 minimalist tents in the South Korean city of Suncheon allow guests to bask in nature without...
An Architect Couple Handcraft a Rustic Haven at the Edge of a Belgian ForestApart from the structural work and technical fittings, nearly everything was built by hand.
A Passive House on the Outskirts of Moscow Blends Into Its Forested SurroundingsThis green-roofed home by Snegiri Architects bows in deference to the enveloping woodlands.
Asking $1.4M, This Cape Cod Hideaway Was Made for Forest BathingThe modernist-inspired design by Hundred Mile House features elevated living areas with a direct connection to the shady pine...
A Remote Chilean Cabin Appears to Float Above the Forest FloorIn the Andes, architect Sergio Araneda creates an ecological refuge that embraces the surrounding woods and treads lightly on the...
6 Northern California Prefab Homes With Verdant Forest VibesPerched lightly on the land, these prefab homes celebrate the beautiful landscapes of Northern California.
A Curved House in Ontario Bends 100 Degrees for Forest ViewsWay out in the wilderness of Ontario, a curiously shaped house stretches along a tricky ridge.
A Forest Retreat in Washington Takes Cues From Scandinavian DesignModeled after the Danish sommerhus, this getaway for a Seattle family boasts lofty interiors that spill outdoors.
This Cozy Cabin Stands Above the Forest Floor on a Single LegStudio Puisto Architects craft a calming retreat for nature lovers in a secluded Finnish forest.
A Verdant Forest Home Taps Into the Cultural Roots of Malinalco, MexicoCeballos X Architects designs a nature-infused dwelling that pays tribute to the history of its locale.
A Rustic Home Rivals the Rugged Beauty of Its Forest SettingTucked in the pine forests and granite mountains of California’s High Sierra, this home takes a page from the National Park...
A Coastal Forest Flows Through This Wood-and-Stone Guesthouse in BrazilWith reclaimed materials and an open, airy design, Casa Iporanga by architect Daniel Fromer melds with its verdant surroundings.
Escape to a Light-Filled, Beach-Meets-Forest Retreat in PortugalSitting across from a deserted beach on a private plot surrounded by a pine forest is a large modernist vacation home that's...
For $1.35M, Snag This Renovated Midcentury Retreat Nestled in a Hardwood ForestSited at the end of a long driveway, the home contrasts an original stone facade with walls of windows and colorful slate...
An Incredible Cedar-Clad House Captures Views of the Sea and ForestSited on a sloping plot in Suffolk County, New York, this cantilevered house takes full advantage of its forest-meets-sea locale.