Louvers, jalousies, frits, awnings, and exterior shutters—learn about some of the best-looking and effective ways to achieve a...

Luxury shading pioneer J Geiger launches a new line of sleek, simplified window shades that are designed and built for homes...

Whether you’re taking on a renovation or just tired of the same old walls, U.S.-made window systems, shades, and wallpaper will...

The first to develop aesthetically pleasing motorized shading technology, J Geiger offers a modern alternative to dated, visually...

A traditional floor plan gets a minimalist update, complete with a classic porch.

This mixed-use building in Silicon Valley gracefully encompasses both work and play.

A renovation brings this abode into the present.

On a reforested nature reserve in Saubion, France, a series of private, wooden structures known as Les Echasses Hotel perches at...

The remodeled home is flooded with light yet shielded from heat gain thanks to the optimized picture windows, skylights, and...

The Louis Kahn–trained architect and lifelong tinkerer tells us about the tools he can’t work without.

An unlikely source provides a unique privacy solution for a pair of prefab townhouses in Los Angeles.

In a scenic location near lush wildlife, cascading falls, and black sand surf beaches, sits a timber-clad home with grand living...

Cantilevered high above a steep, rocky site, this young family's “Tree House” fully embraces the Australian landscape.

Inspired by the form and feel of a caravan tent, an extension turns a dark and introspective residence into a bigger, brighter...

Built on a hill with beautiful views, this little house was made for entertaining.

Amid the rolling green hills, ancient architecture, and winding, narrow streets of Catalonia sits a light-filled sanctuary with a...

The space outside your walls should be as thoughtfully considered as the space within.

When architect Fiona Dunin was tasked with simplifying and modernizing a Melbourne home, she looked to the backyard for...

Community-focused and constructed with cross-laminated timber, Gillies Hall at Monash University perfectly marries student life...

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

Originally built in the 1850s, King Bill by Austin Maynard Architects gains a pocket park and a playful expansion.

Planned for completion in 2022, these 11 customizable homes are designed to encourage togetherness.

With extensive glazing along the facade, the property in Corona Del Mar needed a solution that would not detract from views or...

In a Melbourne neighborhood, two infill residences combat urban sprawl and raise the bar for sustainable rental housing.

Skirting towering trees and protected by floating canopies, this urban oasis is all about the outdoors.

In a leafy Victorian suburb, a prefab extension offers a superb solution to a family’s need for extra space.

Bigger isn’t always better—this lakeside cottage has a low-lying form that disappears into the surrounding landscape.

A 1,600-square-foot home in Costa Rica takes advantage of passive cooling techniques to tread lightly on the land it sits on.

The modern dwelling incorporates its woodsy-yet-urban surrounds through copious glazing.

The perfect patio bridges the gap between the great outdoors and the comforts of home.

The remodeled home is filled with light yet shielded from heat gain thanks to the optimized envelope of its transformative...

The greenest home is the one you already have.

636 Waverley’s “ribbon” of concrete defines bright, pleasant spaces while providing weather protection.

In designing a getaway for her own family, architect Hannah Tribe created a sustainable kit home that’s as breezy as it looks.

Hungarian design studio Hello Wood unveils Kabinka, an affordable, compact cabin that can fit a kitchenette, bed, desk, and couch.

The DFAB House is the world’s first home designed, planned, and built with mainly digital processes—and it's entirely powered by...