Hybridization is hit or miss (i.e., the jackalope).

Atlanta-based ceramicist Aleisha Ellis’s utilitarian style is inspired by contemporary Japanese work.

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ZeroCabin offers DIY kits for building off-grid dwellings that run entirely on sunshine and rainwater.

Customize your fireplace or mantel with these modern designs that combine style and utility.

Tech breakthroughs are bringing solar power to the people, and upsetting electric utilities’ business models.

Blending Scandinavian style with high-tech utility, these jackets will have you wishing for rain.

From patterned mugs to 3D-printed pleated lamps, the designer takes a minimalist approach to his favorite home goods.

Many of us are guilty of thinking of laundry rooms as unremarkable or unattractive parts of our home that don't require much...

From the deck of this waterfront house, the scenery is abuzz with Northern California wildlife–but there's not a utility bill in...

Palm Canyon Mobile Club is a community of prefabricated tiny homes that takes the headache out of zoning and utility hookups for...

Announced today, the ultralight Eeyo e-bike is taking on the challenges of city life in style by prioritizing agility over...

Stow your keys, scarves, and tote bags in style.

The sleek design from Stockholm-based iOhouse doesn’t rely on utility hookups, allowing you to live in luxury wherever you want.

A set of solar panels, a wind-powered well, and passive sustainable strategies make living miles from municipal utilities a...

Corporate high-flyers and admitted neat freaks Bruce Thatcher and Kirsty Leighton couldn’t handle the chaos anymore.

WOWOWA Architecture combines a retro palette of blush, brick red, and copper with a swirl of curving forms to ease awkward angles...

For those that like to go fast, Blu Dot's Modern Heist contest features an American classic brimming with swag.

Whether it be for utility, storage, a studio, or a guest retreat, a backyard abode provides an opportunity to create architecture...

With 20-foot ceilings and full-height windows, this former Ukrainian equipment space breathes new life as an elegant, modern...

Whether you’re looking to lower your carbon footprint, retreat into nature, or simply reduce your utility bills, get inspiration...

These prefab homes and kit dwellings break new ground for affordable housing.

Whether you need a guesthouse for Grandma or additional rental income, these dwellings starting at $26,000 provide extra space...

Imagine entertaining poolside in this midcentury gem.

Smart, sustainable, and minimalistic—these "location-independent, pay-as-you-live" prefab tiny homes introduce a new genre of...

This airy home makes the most of its beachside location with sustainable design, careful siting, and an expansive glazed facade.

L.A.-based design duo Taylor + Taylor juxtaposed board-formed concrete with blond cabinetry and statement tile for a wow worthy...

Robert Bourke Architects utilizes every inch of space on a challenging site to create an addition with skylights, a garden, and...

Perched on a steep hillside, a pair of secluded oak cabins blend into the rugged landscape of Navidad, Chile.

Designed by David Ferrin of Arketype Architects and built by Allen and Associates, the Swift-Bogenberger residence offers an...

These thoughtfully designed outbuildings exhibit how the utilitarian backyard shed can be adapted for work, storage, and living.

Stinessen Arkitektur designs a compound of clustered cabins that provides opportunities for family members to relax together or...

Built on the site of a former garage in Islington, an artist and designer's new home cleverly captures light and greenery.

Nestled at the base of a dramatic rocky butte, a tiny cabin in the woods of Washington blurs the distinction between indoors and...

This 1956 gem was designed by Ralph Spencer Twitchell, a key figure in the Sarasota School of Architecture.

Cornelius shares how the lived-in beauty of his great-grandfather’s work gloves provide ongoing inspiration for how to bring...