On a wedge-shaped lot in the Texas Hill Country, a couple adapt a modular system to create an idyllic gathering spot.

Looking to build your own backyard house? These ready-made retreats are packed full of inspiration.

A design-build firm in Houston balances togetherness with a little privacy.

An architect adds a pair of rustic modern wings to her childhood home outside Pittsburgh, becoming the third generation to make...

Aidlin Darling Design recasts an unremarkable midcentury home as a multigenerational retreat crowned by a living roof.

The new space allows multiple generations to enjoy a coastal property north of Amsterdam.

Two pods for living and sleeping meld with the outdoors through a patented, reversible window concept.

In Australia, a steel prefab by Archiblox helps its residents reconnect with nature and be self-sufficient.

Jackson Clements Burrows Architects replace a derelict beach shack in Barwon Heads, Victoria, with three minimalist, pitched-roof...

On the outskirts of Madrid, architect Malu de Miguel designs a shared residence for her family with two pavilions clad in...

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

If you’re bored of solid ground and want to try out a life on water, then these international companies will give you the tools...

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

Architect Jim Garrison of Brooklyn-based Garrison Architects was asked to design a lakeside retreat for visiting families at a...

Architect Cymon Allfrey takes a page from the traditional “bach,” or holiday home, to design this alpine getaway.

A Los Angeles bungalow keeps its roots while growing to accommodate family.

Explore Ecospace Studio's modular buildings that serve a variety of valuable purposes.

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

This 600-square-foot retreat, designed for an Austin couple, is located deep within a 30,000-acre ranch in West Texas.

On January 11, 2019, Eaton Workshop will launch a new wellness center offering yoga, meditation, sound baths, tai chi,...

In South Korea, shipping containers have been used to build amazing projects including an art school, low-cost housing, a...

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

Specializing in customized modular units for residential backyard use, the Los Angeles-based startup Cover is out to transform...

A father-son architectural duo experiment with a compact, modular home with flexible furniture arrangements.

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

Many architects in California regularly take on the challenge of experimenting with alternative construction methods.

A 1940s bungalow gets a porous, vine-covered backyard unit that gives the family more space to work on their creative projects.

These self-sufficient, modular prefab housing units from Germany offer smart home technology and are designed to meet the Passive...

Rooted in a sustainable, built-to-last mentality, tiny house maker Wheelhaus has just added a new collection of modular homes...

MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects design a dramatic home set within their architectural village in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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

In this episode of Predicting Our Future, I’ll take you along as I explore the future of homebuilding, speaking with founders of...

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With Alvar Aalto in mind, a renowned Swedish architect crafts a serene home on a long-held family plot.

Part of a micro-architecture collection, this modular hotel suite provides sustainable and comfortable lodging that can be...

If you’re considering building a prefab home but aren't sure if it's right for you, perhaps spending your next vacation in one...