In the past, talk of a kit-built house would sometimes conjure images of a tumble-down, rustic timber cabin.

A “tree house” of clean lines, ample glass, and thoughtful ingenuity lets a Washington, DC–area family and a stream of weekend...

When Robin Kay Levin’s then 36-year-old sister was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005—without any family history of the...

With seemingly limitless plans, styles, and sizes, kit homes are an intriguing alternative for homebuyers.

If you enjoy breathtaking landscapes and sunny beaches, then Hawaii is the perfect destination for you.

Known for its world-famous charm, wide-open spaces, and sunny skies, the South can be a welcoming place to call home.

Fast assembly, affordability, and energy efficiency make kit homes a desirable option for homeowners.

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

The all-American concept of the Kit Home had its heyday in the first half of the 20th century and used to be restricted to the...

B.E Architecture combines a revitalized kit home with a modern steel-and-glass extension to form a multigenerational Melbourne...

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

Get ready to disentangle the specific modes of construction for homes with ready-made parts.

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

Made of 100-percent recyclable materials and equipped with smart home technology, SysHaus is a new model by a Brazilian...

A sustainable retrofit and extension floods a house outside Melbourne with light and landscape views.

Helsinki-based company Pluspuu offers 11 customizable models of modern log homes and sauna cabins that start at $18,000.

A couple rehab and refine a drab suburban home outside of New York City.

Inspired by Nordic nature, Honka offers prefabs and custom-built log home kits at an affordable price.

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...

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

Adapted for the Australian climate, the eco-friendly, low-maintenance CORE 9 house starts at $192,000.

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

Coexist Build launches a DIY tiny home that’s designed to be built in just a week.

This two-bedroom, three-bathroom Seattle home is a tranquil haven for an active couple.

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

You can build this modular, sustainable home kit in your own backyard.

Better your home's indoor/outdoor connection with one of these DIY deck kits.

Prefab builder Pluspuu erects a rustic yet refined retreat an hour’s drive from Helsinki.

A modern Melbourne renovation teaches others how to live sustainably without compromise.

Buckminster Fuller is credited with inventing the geodesic dome, and designing over 3,000 of the structures the American...

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

Here’s what you should have in your survival kit in case of a natural disaster.

Hygge Supply founder Kelly Sean Karcher builds a sustainable kit home in Lake Leelanau.

Grab these artful lighting pieces from brands that keep Mother Nature top of mind.

Whether you’re selling a hillside Neutra or a modest carpeted condo, home staging has become the norm in today’s uber-competitive...