Among the many problems of urban living in Portland, Oregon, are raccoons, deer, and falling trees.

Despite its seemingly self-explanatory name, the field of Interior Architecture reaches far beyond the boundaries of remote...

A pleasure garden in northern California is rich in whimsical surprises.

Set amidst a leafy forest near Ontario's Kawartha Lakes, this modern cabin beautifully mirrors nature with its contemporary...

If Tarzan and Jane happened to be design-loving folks, they'd be right at home at any of these vacation destinations.

Built for an affordable $3,000, the Forest House is a 129-square-foot refuge outside Hanoi.

Set at the edge of Acadia National Park in Maine, Somes Sound House is a shingle-clad vacation home with winter and summer...

Tucked into a heavily wooded parcel in rural Iowa, the Ravine Residence blurs the boundary between interior and exterior with...

On the shores of Mary Lake in Port Sydney, Ontario—just two hours north of Toronto—the Bridgehouse is a modern wooden home that...

Architect Robert Swinburne deploys a collaborative building approach and hyperlocal materials to craft a home that celebrates the...

The light-filled Impluvium Refuge embraces its remote setting in Southern Chile.

The compact, modular design was originally showcased at an exhibition before finding a permanent location in the village of...

Built for approximately $227,000, this modern chalet cuts a timeless silhouette in the leafy, remote woods of Canada.

Set within a forest clearing, this simple yet sophisticated house has black corrugated steel on its street-facing side, and glass...

Built with materials carried to the site by hand, Chalet M is a 270-square-foot cabin that treads lightly on its woodland site.

Japanese architect Tono Mirai—a pioneer of “earth architecture”—works with master artisans to craft a holiday retreat for a...

In a protected Oregon forest, a sustainably minded retreat crafted for a pair of empty nesters connects deeply with nature.

The studio, a dream getaway for a busy mother and doula, is set in the woods of British Columbia.

Located in Ukraine’s Poltava region, these new guesthouses are camouflaged amidst their surroundings—and no trees were uprooted...

Two striking eco-friendly cabins sit lightly upon the land near Dalat, Vietnam.

Made up of three modernized kodas, this wood-clad cottage features bright, minimalist interiors.

Tucked in a cypress forest, 16 minimalist tents in the South Korean city of Suncheon allow guests to bask in nature without...

Apart from the structural work and technical fittings, nearly everything was built by hand.

This green-roofed home by Snegiri Architects bows in deference to the enveloping woodlands.

The modernist-inspired design by Hundred Mile House features elevated living areas with a direct connection to the shady pine...

In the Andes, architect Sergio Araneda creates an ecological refuge that embraces the surrounding woods and treads lightly on the...

Perched lightly on the land, these prefab homes celebrate the beautiful landscapes of Northern California.

Way out in the wilderness of Ontario, a curiously shaped house stretches along a tricky ridge.

Modeled after the Danish sommerhus, this getaway for a Seattle family boasts lofty interiors that spill outdoors.

Studio Puisto Architects craft a calming retreat for nature lovers in a secluded Finnish forest.

Ceballos X Architects designs a nature-infused dwelling that pays tribute to the history of its locale.

Tucked in the pine forests and granite mountains of California’s High Sierra, this home takes a page from the National Park...

With reclaimed materials and an open, airy design, Casa Iporanga by architect Daniel Fromer melds with its verdant surroundings.

Sitting across from a deserted beach on a private plot surrounded by a pine forest is a large modernist vacation home that's...

Sited at the end of a long driveway, the home contrasts an original stone facade with walls of windows and colorful slate...

Sited on a sloping plot in Suffolk County, New York, this cantilevered house takes full advantage of its forest-meets-sea locale.