Linda Taalman and Alan Koch’s glass-box prefab brings together raw industrial aesthetics with the influence of California...

Ah, the Golden State! From the mountains to the ocean, these California homes take modern architecture and design to the next...

The greenest home is the one you already have.

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

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

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

A Silicon Valley couple call in the firm behind Apple’s most recognized retail locations to design a relaxed retreat.

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

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

These spare homes turn our minimalist dreams into a stylish reality.

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

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

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

The town of Hillsborough, California, deems the so-called Flintstone House to be “intrusive” and a “safety hazard.”

After a devastating blaze, a Napa Valley couple rebuild with durability in mind.

Perched lightly on the land, these prefab homes celebrate the beautiful landscapes of Northern California.

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

These homes are in a golden state of mind.

Get in a golden state of mind with these exquisite modern homes from all across California.

Butler Armsden Architects’ retooling of a Stinson Beach retreat allows one family to bask in the outdoors.

The benefits of using local stone in a building's structure are multifold.

The Tiburon residence’s arched windows and terraces look out over the San Francisco Bay.

Set on a double lot, the Mediterranean-style home looks out over the widest part of San Francisco Bay.

The well-appointed estate in Tiburon looks out on San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.

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

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

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

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

A former architect and practicing artist transforms a neglected property into a welcoming homestead for creative pursuits and...

Designed in 1980, the partially sunken Sunburst Residence keeps a low profile—and a low carbon footprint.

In a field of flowers in Sonoma County, Tru Form Tiny plants a 364-square-foot house that’s packed with storage, style, and charm.

This one-of-a-kind "Dome Home" features impressive woodwork and a groovy, geodesic design.

It can take as little as two weeks to build one.

A string of concrete-and-glass guest suites hugs the terrain in Sonoma, California.

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

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