With ingenuity and plenty of elbow grease, architect John Tong turned an old Toronto dairy into the ultimate family clubhouse.

You can encourage environmental awareness all year long with the right reading material.

It’s never too early to instill a good sense of design into your kids.

The newest model from New Frontier Tiny Homes was designed for bestselling author Cornelia Funke, and is now available for...

A group of Columbia University students have a good time reinventing the playground as a place to harness all that youthful...

Many parents find themselves constantly searching for creative and well-designed building toys for their children.

If you have infants or toddlers in your home—or are about to have a baby—consider childproofing your living space to reduce the...

A DJ booth is just one amenity packed into this modern surf shack.

In the whimsical hardcover “Houses for Sale,” a family visits the greatest homes in architectural history to find the right fit.

Exposed wooden trusses and polycarbonate walls are just some of the features of this playful, Kobe residence.

The husband-and-wife team behind Liddicoat & Goldhill use diverse materials for their house in Hackney, which is angled to...

Estúdio Amatam creates a bright, geometric holiday home for two families in a coastal village near Lisbon.

Can a home that encourages creativity, exploration, and fun still look grown-up?

In Portland, Oregon, a renovated warehouse fuses engineering and artistry, much like its owners.

Behind a traditional facade, textured concrete ceilings combine with svelte surfaces for a deliciously moody effect.

Formerly a musty warehouse, Lion International Kindergarten in Guangzhou boosts creativity with airy, inviting interiors.

We chat with designer Cas Holman, whose gender-neutral toys encourage new ways of thinking and collaborating, about the...

A design studio transforms a former 120-square-foot maid's quarter into a vibrant pied-à-terre.

Architect Shawn Gottschalk’s midcentury-inspired Pavilion Haus is an ode to childhood summer adventures.

Walls of glass allow the unique light of the Upper Santa Monica Canyon to warm architect David Montalba’s boxy, concrete...

Liuzhou Forest City will be the first urban settlement in China that will be able to generate its own renewable energy, increase...

The growth of tech-driven “instant buyers” speaks to their potential, but Zillow’s recent exit reveals the algorithms’...

636 Waverley’s “ribbon” of concrete defines bright, pleasant spaces while providing weather protection.

Playgrounds have followed the same architectural playbook since they premiered in the 19th century—a few swings, a slide or two,...

Two of the country’s most creative and thoughtful playground designers—architect Richard Dattner and landscape architect M. Paul...

An art installation by Rael San Fratello turns the border wall into a playground for children and their families.

Walls of windows from Kolbe Windows & Doors create a layered, light-filled home.

Intelligent, appealing, and affordable, Charlie Lazor’s user-friendly FlatPak just might be the project that revolutionizes the...

Landscaped food series? Check. Cozy Scandinavian interiors? Check. And America's favorite pastime? Double check.

From wearable sensors to accessibility apps, smart technology is transforming the lives of seniors and people with disabilities.

Our suggestions encourage curiosity, creativity, and play.

A couple transform their backyard into a botanical children’s playland and an ideal entertaining spot.

When putting together a nursery for your newborn, consider pieces that can last a lifetime.

A mobile game studio in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District outgrows its original office and brings back designer Sheena Murphy to...

A Japanese architect creates multi-use miracles with a home just wider than a big rig.

Sydney-based embroidery designers MaricorMaricar hit our radar screen back in August with a series called Turns of Speech,...