If you think these two buildings resemble old sheds, you're not wrong—that's kind of the point.

The Watershed is an off-the-grid writer’s retreat that architect Erin Moore designed for her mother, nature writer Kathleen Dean...

In a South Minneapolis neighborhood of century-old housing stock, Julie Snow’s bold but elegant residential design fulfilled...

Bay Point Landing offers a mix of cabins, Airstreams, and RV sites on the scenic shores of Coos Bay.

Operating entirely off the grid, these homes match renewable energy sources with modern design.

Three metal-clad structures connected by an open-air courtyard offer simple sanctuary and an escape from city living.

Like a little chapel on the prairie, architect Jean-Baptiste Barache’s simply elegant retreat in the tiny Normandy town of...

If Tarzan and Jane happened to be design-loving folks, they'd be right at home at any of these vacation destinations.

Sited on a small, serene island off the coast of Bali, Seascape Villa mixes tropical vibes with modern, Mediterranean-inspired...

With all its creature comforts hidden beneath a steel shed roof, Gawthorne’s Hut, a vacation rental in Australia’s Mudgee Valley,...

Sitting across from a deserted beach on a private plot surrounded by a pine forest is a large modernist vacation home that's...

Field Architecture collaborates with Shawback Design to create a contemporary weekend retreat for a growing family in Napa Valley.

Overlooking the Methow Valley and North Cascades, this indoor/outdoor home has a dramatic roof overhang that forms a...

Tucked away in Basque Country, Heva is a tiny prefab cabin that opens up to the landscape.

Jacek Kolasiński took on a massive renovation project in his dream neighborhood.

Known for its natural beauty and rich culture, Portland has become a proud hub of architectural excellence.

Sited in Northern India, a holiday home is perfectly positioned for glorious views of the Himalayas.

Architect Fernanda Canales’s self-sufficient vacation home blends into a wild and remote landscape in Valle de Bravo, Mexico.

Check out New York State’s offering of innovative modular homes.

Made up of three modernized kodas, this wood-clad cottage features bright, minimalist interiors.

Dubbed Studio Drop, the tiny green cabin offers refuge for creatives seeking isolation.

In the tiny community of Cape Meares, a DIY couple turn an unassuming shingled house into a maritime-inspired getaway.

Studio B, a Colorado based architecture and interior design practice with offices in Boulder and Aspen, first designed the...

New owners of an influential Portland, Oregon, house by Pietro Belluschi discover there’s more than architecture on the property.

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

Any excuse is a good excuse for a vacation getaway to Mexico.

Previously kept a secret, an undulating concrete home designed by the legendary Brazilian architect is listed for the first time...

For over a century, the breathtaking Willamette Falls—the second largest waterfall by volume in North America, and located less...

For some people, building a house may seem like a daunting commitment to permanence—a kind of spatial lockdown.

Requested to build "nothing that looks like a house," an architect creates a barn-inspired retreat with its own conservatory to...

San Francisco–based designer Maca Huneeus created her family’s weekend retreat near Lake Tahoe with a relaxed, sophisticated...

Suzanne Shelton’s life work is making sustainable lifestyles attractive and accessible.

In 1937, a photo landed in the hands of The Museum of Modern Art that would propel a young Portland, Oregon, architect, John...

At the 2016 NW Natural Street of Dreams, outdoor projects built with Humboldt Redwood graced a show home and a wine tasting room.

As the perceptions of what a travel shelter should look and feel like has continued to adapt, Collective Retreats has been...

Designer Lauren Geremia curates a Washington State abode and guest cabin to reflect the homeowner’s love of the outdoors and...