On a narrow site in Western Australia, Mountford Architects makes the most of a tight spot—with an eye to the future.

Part of a micro-architecture collection, this modular hotel suite provides sustainable and comfortable lodging that can be...

We used and abused seven eco-friendly countertops to investigate if they could stand the heat of Dwell’s kitchen.

Vertical slats give this elemental cabin in Cardrona Valley a graphic appeal.

In a natural getaway outside of Mexico City, an architect builds a rugged home to last.

The Spring 2020 Collection from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams offers fabrics in a plant-based finish and rugs made from upcycled...

In Washington’s Methow Valley, a modern cabin with an outdoor living room allows views of the surrounding woodland and meadow to...

A father-son architectural duo experiment with a compact, modular home with flexible furniture arrangements.

If their everyday mantra sounds something like “reduce, reuse, recycle,” these eco-conscious gifts won’t weigh on their...

An energy-efficient, rural retreat designed by owner/architect Lynn Gaffney hits the market.

In the midst of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, surrounded by wild palms, fig trees, and African wildlife, is the luxurious yet...

Transforming ubiquitous corrugated boxes into sleek pop-up homes, shops, and shelters, Cocoon Modules is redefining what a...

Modeled after New England barns and surrounding a shared garden, these sustainable homes form a forward-thinking co-housing...

This quaint cottage in the English countryside has been thoughtfully renovated and extended to house an array of modern,...

With careful planning and wise material choices, you can design an eco-friendly home that's not only gentler on the planet, but...

Planning to hit the coast this summer? Put your dollars to good use by investing in these sustainable picks.

This impenetrable getaway beautifully mixes form and function.

Sunken in the earth and topped with native grass, this low-slung concrete home lets the landscape rule.

With the South Coast of Australia as its backdrop, this thoughtfully constructed home’s foundation consists of four shipping...

This economical and eco-friendly 725-square-foot cabin is a cozy retreat in rural New Zealand.

Located at the foot of the Dents du Midi mountain range in the Alpine village of Les Cerniers, Switzerland, Whitepod is a hotel...

Architect Jiri Lev’s home is a prototype for forward-looking architecture that could make a positive societal impact in Australia.

Spanning a desert wash, a modern residence in Arizona embraces its natural surroundings with minimal impact.

Three former animal sheds take on new life as minimalist retreats in the tiny, rural village of Ferraria de São João in Portugal.

Formed around the values of nature, passion, creativity, and community, this sustainably oriented community outside of Atlanta,...

Set in the wilds of Western Australia, this holiday retreat offers off-grid lodging with the comforts of a luxury hotel.

A designer couple convert three shipping containers into a 530-square-foot, solar-powered dwelling on their family’s farm.

You'd never guess this eclectic 1950s home started out as a humdrum municipal garage.

Los Angeles-based designer Jennifer Siegal proudly embraces prefabricated design—and is on a mission to remove negative...

In the wilds of Bigfork, Montana, a green family compound by Flathead Lake invites visitors to reconnect with nature.

Gloster’s guilt-free outdoor furniture and decor effortlessly bring sustainability and style to the backyard.

Nature lovers looking for an unforgettable experience would do well to stay at EcoCamp Patagonia—an award-winning, sustainable...

Though small in size, this cozy little renovated apartment for two in Barcelona’s beachside neighborhood of La Barceloneta has a...

Less than an hour drive from Venice or Verona, La Mugletta is a modern B&B located in the Euganean Hills of Northern Italy.

The selection includes an Icelandic table built from wool textile board and ceramic sconces made of industrial “red mud” waste.

Nestled on a family farm, this South African shipping container cabin is completely off the grid.