Aspiring Architects Build a Pavilion in the Vermont ForestIn a Vermont forest, architecture students design and build a pavilion for quiet contemplation.
McLeod Kredell: Locavore Architects in VermontTaking a down-to-earth, locavore approach to architecture, the firm McLeod Kredell brings modernism to the traditional region of...
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...
These 7 Outdoor Pavilions Allow You to Connect With the Outdoors ComfortablyStep into these outdoor enclosures that provide picturesque views from all sides.
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.
Design Students Build Seven Modern Sheds in Rural VermontA chicken coop, a mobile sauna, and a sugar shack are just a few of the "rural interventions" built by architecture students in...
Aloft in the ForestAmong the many problems of urban living in Portland, Oregon, are raccoons, deer, and falling trees.
Asking $220K, an Architect’s Handcrafted Earthen Home Seeks a Visionary Buyer in VermontBob Chappelle used polystyrene panels, coated with mud and cement, to build the four-domed structure.
An Architect’s Cabin Rises From the Ashes After a Devastating Forest FireMinimalism is taken to the max when architect Eric Logan rebuilds his family cabin on a Wyoming mountainside.
Two Designers Build an Idyllic Cabin—and a Lifelong Friendship—in an Oregon ForestThough this 190-square-foot hideaway is a solo retreat, the act of creating it proved to be uniting, not isolating, for Rico...
A Brazilian Architect Builds a Dream Home for Her ParentsA pair of empty nesters call on their architect daughter to create a home that fulfills their retirement wish list.
A Creative Couple Build a Home and Art Studio on the Edge of a Brazilian ForestArchitect Rodrigo Simão gets carte blanche to design a home and studio for an empty-nester couple in Petrópolis.
An Architect References Local Architecture to Build a Modern HomeTaking its cues from local barns and silos and the rolling Wisconsin terrain, the Field House is a kind of modern observatory for...
How Can Higher Education Build a Better Architect?In the 2010s, design/build programs were the cutting edge of architectural education.
10 Tiny Homes You Can BuildWith a small budget, an open mind, and perhaps a little help from your friends, there's nothing stopping you from building your...
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.
6 Tiny Outdoor Pavilions Inspired by Japanese TearoomsA "chashitsu," which literally means “tearoom” in Japanese, is a freestanding, pavilion-like structure that was used for tea...
Estonian Forest SoundsDespite its seemingly self-explanatory name, the field of Interior Architecture reaches far beyond the boundaries of remote...
A Filmmaker Builds a Rustic Off-Grid Cabin Deep in a Canadian Forest for $64KThis clifftop home on the east coast of Canada was entirely built by the owner—who had no experience building a house—and his...
An Outdoors-Loving Couple Build a Dreamy Retreat in a Pristine Pacific Northwest ForestAt Saltwater Farm, a rural retreat on San Juan Island, five cabins surround a home that serves as a communal gathering point.
A Pair of New York Architects Build the Home of Their Dreams in OaxacaStepping back from their practice in New York City to create a new home in Mexico, a couple of architects find themselves to be...
After a Motorcycle Accident, an Architect Builds His Dream HomeTommy Rand didn’t want to waste any more time, so he got to work designing a minimalist home for his family on the outskirts of...
An Architect Builds a Svelte Backyard Tiny Home for His MomArchitect Peter Liang’s 265-square-foot ADU sits in his sister’s backyard in Oakland, California, balancing privacy and...
A Dreamy Forest Home by a Renowned Pacific Northwest Architect Asks $1.3MSet on 1.5 acres in Portland, Oregon, this 1971 home by architect Saul Zaik is on the market for the first time.
In Austin, An Architect Helps Friends Build a Home Where the Neighborhood Is WelcomeA brick-and-glass house embodies Southern hospitality with a street-facing window, airy interiors, and shaded courtyards.
Architect Cristián Izquierdo Builds a Multifamily Complex—and Instant Community—in SantiagoTo build a home for his family in the heart of the city, the designer gathered some friends and put a new spin on communal living.
Two Architects Build a Chalet-Style Getaway Near Lake TahoeSherry Scott and John Kosich create a weather-ready retreat in the mountains of California.
An Architect Builds His Own Backyard Oasis From Salvaged MaterialsIn a Brooklyn backyard, an off-duty architect builds a structure that tests his attention to the little things.
An Intern Architect Builds a Home For His Growing Family on a Strict BudgetTo accommodate his growing family, an intern architect in Canada builds a cost-efficient home that becomes the calling card of...
An Architect Builds an Elegant Modular Office in His Backyard Garden For $15KProving beautiful design can be achieved in small spaces and on a small budget, an architect crafts a home office for his...
An Australian Architect Builds a Rammed Earth-and-Steel Home For His FamilyBush House by architect Paul O’Reilly takes a page from California’s Case Study houses, and is inspired by the family’s love of...
An Architect Builds a Quiet, Wabi-Sabi Weekend Cabin in New YorkThe Pond House mirrors and honors its surroundings in both form and function.
Budget Breakdown: An Architect Builds a 14-Foot-Wide House in Atlanta For $332KThe skinny house, which resides on an “unbuildable” lot, stretches three stories high in the gabled rear.
Architect Gert Wingårdh Builds a Dazzling Emerald Office in a Swedish CemeteryReplacing a former administration center that was non-accessible, Wingårdhs develops a prefabricated, low-impact solution that...
7 Modern Architects at HomeWe take a look back at Salone del Mobile's 2014 special exhibition—Where Architects Live—with a sneak peek into the personal...
Construction Diary: Building a Forest Haven With Olson Kundig Architects (Part One)Seattle–based creative director Lou Maxon recounts the thrills and trials of ditching the suburbs, buying 21 acres, and building...