These urban refuges effectively use greenery, water features, and delicate lighting in every inch of their modest spaces to...

An extensive trellis runs the length of this adaptable home on a river gully, helping it feel like a tropical oasis despite being...

A family home on Australia’s Mornington Peninsula is built to blend in with its lakeside setting.

Cedar, reclaimed ipe, and Corten steel combine in a multigenerational home designed to gracefully age in place.

Garden and living spaces blend together in this Australian dwelling which inverts the classic wraparound veranda.

Nestled within a rainforest on a private 20-acre plot in New South Wales, this compact Cor-Ten steel and glass guest retreat is a...

On a hilly site near Mexico City, architect Javier Senosiain has created a remarkable home inspired by the shape of a peanut.

Built to commune with its scenic surroundings, this sustainable home embodies understated luxury.

Built for approximately $227,000, this modern chalet cuts a timeless silhouette in the leafy, remote woods of Canada.

A designer carves out a domestic oasis in Mexico City.

In a protected Oregon forest, a sustainably minded retreat crafted for a pair of empty nesters connects deeply with nature.

Designed to feel like a never-ending vacation, Casa TM in Colima boasts a circular enclosure that gives one family a luxurious...

House of Secret Gardens in Ahmedabad is a monolithic home interrupted by cooling gardens and pools.

These outdoor spaces from the Dwell community are perfect for warm summer nights.

Positioned along the Mediterranean, the family home features modernist lines and a living area that connects to a gorgeous...

Arbol Design creates a tiny house in Osaka with a cantilevered front facade that appears to float above a garden floor.

DSNWRK expanded the 1954 Atlanta-area home while restoring its original flagstone and wood surfaces.

Chief architect of Moscow Sergey Kuznetsov creates an alluring hideaway in Nikola-Lenivets Art Park.

A modern addition in Annandale strengthens a home's connection to the outdoors and enhances natural light.

In São Paulo, a modern abode maximizes natural light and integrates a strong sense of the outdoors.

A young couple looking for a small live/work space give Delavegacanolasso freedom to design their dream home.

A Manhattan pied-à-terre provides a homey retreat for Canadians who frequently visit New York.

A crisp color update helps this 1965 gem connect with its wooded site just south of Portland.

Zuloark and Santiago Pradilla draw upon traditional craft and prefabricated design to create a hillside residence with strong...

Architectural studio WALA breathes new life into a dated weatherboard bungalow with a two-level extension that incorporates a...

Let us count the ways that keeping plants at home improves quality of life—from enhancing air quality to boosting calm and focus.

Offered at $830,000, this Granada Hills home won’t stay on the market for long.

A steep hillside and rushing creek define a family’s prefab retreat in New Hampshire.

Local architecture firm Vertebral designs four greenery-lined apartments next to an ancient jacaranda tree in the Roma district.

True to its name, Perch Haus by M Gooden Design claims a lofty spot overlooking White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas.

Brillhart Architecture protects the home’s old-growth trees and adds two sleek wings for an oasis setting.

JC Architecture turns a Japanese university staff dormitory into a “Living Lab” made from 70% recycled materials.

This luminous Melbourne home makes the most of a tight floor plan on a small, inner-city site.

The residence by Project 12 Architecture eschews an open plan for private, intimate spaces that spill into a backyard oasis.

For a family of five and their goldendoodle, there’s always room to roam—no matter the weather.