Preview the Editor’s Letter from our January/February issue, written by Dwell founder and CEO Lara Deam.

Designed by Orange Architects, the compact, energy-efficient home features open and airy interiors that can instantly be adjusted...

Color is a design superpower that can make a small room appear larger, or an expansive space feel intimate and cozy.

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

Designed to amplify connections with the desert, a low-lying courtyard house nestles into the landscape.

New storage, clever furniture, and lots of pegboards help a New York attorney get organized.

A NODE prefab, Solar Studio in West Seattle produces 100 percent of its own energy—and rental income for its eco-conscious owner.

Co-owners Lucas Madani and Marine Gabily transform a series of dilapidated buildings into an idyllic rental decked out with...

Located on the southeast coast of Brazil in the surfer's paradise of Ubatuba, this sustainably constructed home embraces its lush...

Working together with InForm Design, an interior designer and her husband build a comfortable, contemporary home flooded with...

A high-tech house in rural Finland offers a family a place to recharge—in more ways than one.

Cantilevered high above a steep, rocky site, this young family's “Tree House” fully embraces the Australian landscape.

Resolution:4 Architecture creates astounding prefabricated homes that are tailored to their sites and the unique needs of their...

A challenging site prompts studioplusthree to get creative to bring light, views, and improved energy efficiency to this...

Surrounded by snowy mountains and perched oceanside, even Vancouver’s business district manages to be idyllic.

Compact in size—yet big on comfort—this well-crafted micro-home is a luxurious way to experience the water.

Packed with off-grid tech, the partially prefabricated Waterfall Residence soaks up stunning views of Carmel Valley.

The HOMB system by Skylab Architecture and Method Homes fashions custom prefabs out of 100-square-foot, triangular modules.

Lake|Flato harnesses prefab design to construct an award-winning weekend retreat in just eight months.

A software developer adds a prefabricated shed by Drop Structures to his Oregon campground.

A natural disaster cleared a property in the Colorado mountains, giving an architect and her family a blank slate on which to...

Maya Bird-Murphy, founder of Chicago Mobile Makers, converted a Postal Service truck into a pop-up design classroom for...

At a time when stress levels are rising, adding a touch of greenery to the bathroom can elevate both your space and your mood.

A house in Echo Park makes the most of its narrow lot with open-plan spaces spread out over four levels.

A former power station on the western edge of Melbourne’s city centre has been repurposed into a dining destination with six new...

A compact home’s rhythmic facade and daylight-drenched interiors create a connection to nature.

Known as the Bridge Residence, this private home embraces a steep site to optimize privacy, solar orientation, and uninterrupted...

From modern sheds and tiny cabins to detached dwellings, we're spotlighting our favorite small spaces from the Dwell community...

Architect Måns Tham collaborates with a young family to create an efficient and light-filled arrangement of eight shipping...

At Sea Ranch, the famed modernist enclave of rugged residences on the Northern California coast, a new house captures the spirit...

Located within a historic district, the skinny, modern box aims to fit in even though it stands out.

CHROFI designs a home for an empty-nester couple on Sydney’s northern beaches that contrasts rugged concrete with refined...

In Truckee, California, the charred cedar–clad Martis Camp 141 celebrates its mountainous surroundings.

At under 100 square feet, the 8' x 12' Site Shack includes just the essentials: a wood-burning stove, a desk, and storage.

Steven Holl's geometric Ex of In House holds a minimal footprint without compromising on volume within.

As a thought-provoking exploration of environment and design, this minimalist ring-shaped holiday home in Aragon, Spain, abandons...