Architect Cary Bernstein gives constructive advice: know what you want, who you're working with, and how much you can spend.

Dwell's handy-dandy how-to guide on learning and implementing building codes.

Fuss all you like about sprinklers and guardrails, we need building codes. Here's how to get your architect to play along.

From defining the scope of work to knowing when to compromise, here's what you need to know about working with an interior...

Cement tiles, terrazzo, and exposed shiplap boards are just a few traditional building materials that are experiencing a...

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

ICON wants to tackle global homelessness by changing the face of construction and home design.

It doesn’t always take a full-scale renovation to make a classic kitchen feel more modern.

As founders of a thriving design collective and parents to three young children, Matthew and Jesse Hufft have their hands full,...

If you feel like you're seeing all the same decorating ideas over and over and would rather take a fresh approach to your...

A clever renovation transforms an irregularly shaped dwelling in Trequanda, Italy, into a tiny retreat that's bursting with...

If you can't get enough of historic architecture, then consider one of these heritage hotels that have been modernized in all the...

Read this before you embark on a project working alongside a contractor and an architect.

Here's what you need to know before undergoing a building project with a contractor but no architect.

Here are the stories our editors are hunting for, and how to get in touch.

When an outhouse comes to mind, no one really thinks of it as being a particularly nice or good-looking space—but you can prove...

Use this as a guide to finding the right architect for your new home or renovation—and what to expect during the process.

Summer may have come and gone, but with the right design and setting, the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors remains...

We asked Courtney Klein, the founder of Storq, to dish on the stylish essentials you’ll need to outfit your baby’s space.

We sometimes muse on marble's staying power, but in the kitchen the material always feels like a natural fit.

Interior design photographers Lauren Pressey, Amy Bartlam, and Tessa Neustadt teach you how to prepare for—and execute—a flawless...

Vacant lots in historic areas are becoming increasingly popular, as homeowners are drawn to their character, neighborhood scale,...

We present four case studies on more viable ways of living in mountains, forests, wetlands, and deserts.

Stop panic-hoarding building materials and get familiar with one word: contracts.

When it comes to repurposing old buildings, warehouses hold tons of potential.

There are as many solutions to the country’s housing crisis as there are causes. We need them all.

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

It’s not summer without a backyard s’mores station.

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

So you can take the perfect shelfie.

There's still enough time this summer to do a little DIY and build an outdoor shower in your yard.

We spoke with architect Eric Cobb about the process behind building a floating home.

Whether you want something super cushy or firmly flat, we’re here to save you from the tossing and turning uncertainty that comes...

This generations-old spicy, sweet, sour concoction can both fight the flu and level-up a cocktail.

Eric and Melinda purchased a 10-acre plot of land in rural Yelm, Washington, with visions of a new home on the range.

When building a second home, most people don’t consider traveling farther than upstate.