A Southern California architect approaches his family home as an experiment in sustainable design.

Architectural photographer Julius Shulman's iconic image of Pierre Koenig's 1960 modernist masterpiece, the Stahl House—also...

Pasadena’s only Case Study House, carefully restored in 2012, follows the slope of its site and emphasizes indoor/outdoor living.

Known as the Bailey House, Pierre Koenig’s Case Study House No. 21 boasts two bedrooms, two baths, and a whole lot of charming...

Japanese architect Terunobu Fujimori’s latest teahouse creation floats among pine trees at the Museum Insel Hombroich.

Recently listed for $2,995,000, Case Study House #16 was the first of three houses Ellwood designed for the program—and it’s the...

Rebuilt by architect Beverly David Thorne after a 1991 fire, this newly renovated post-and-beam residence takes advantage of its...

Meltdown, shmeltdown: If you've got a spare $14 million, you can have a genuine Case Study house, a Pacific Ocean view—and a...

True to the case study prototype, the minimalist interior makes the most of the home’s boxy frame.

A meticulously maintained, architectural time capsule in L.A. is available for the first time since 1960.

Here at Dwell, we can’t get enough of the Case Study House Program that helped shape modern architecture as we know it today—and...

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

This arresting Los Angeles–area residence echoes the style of the designer’s Case Study House #16B.

Combining creative nous with careful planning, architect Mark Lawton builds a net-zero home inspired by the typology of a...

The landmarked home and studio in Pasadena was Smith’s principal residence throughout most of his career.

Traditions collide in Los Angeles when architect Jeremy Levine hotwires SoCal Spanish with international haute-moderne.

The building was originally designed in the ’50s as four interlocking flats for celebrity TV host Roy Maypole.

The Bobertz Residence, designed in 1953, emerges from years of modification and wear to become a luminous example of midcentury...

For $10,000,000, the new owner will receive the historic midcentury home, along with architectural plans for a separate structure...

Careful detailing and attention to scale ensure that this dwelling in Ballarat, Victoria, is elegant and fuss-free.

Brought together by a shared heritage in Bauhaus principles, architect Dan Brunn and Bosch carry the torch for simple, clean, and...

This Napa Valley residence by Feldman Architecture contrasts glass and concrete with evergreens and grasses.

High House's white concrete panel cladding blends into the snowy environment of Québec City.

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

Durable, versatile, and energy-efficient to boot, concrete is a smart building material with endless design potential.

In the Western Sydney suburb of North Rocks, a sustainably renovated home embraces the outdoors in more ways than one.

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...

These cozy cabins feature muted black exteriors that complement their natural settings.

Whenever Jay and Melissa of Serrao Design/Architecture are tasked with transforming an older home, they try to heighten its...

Refresh your indoor garden with these sculptural planters, pots, and stands.

You may not have a green thumb, but thanks to technology, you can still grow your own herbs and vegetables.

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

RES4’s modular approach provides a Brooklyn family with a beautiful, weatherproof retreat on Long Island.

Suspended on stilts, the Illusion Villa provides a bird’s-eye view of flora and fauna in Eriksberg Wildlife Park.

From the use of structural insulated panels to achieving net-zero energy capability, these New England firms are paving the way...