An Architect Builds a Tiny Cabin For His Aunt and Uncle on Beloved Family Land in Mississippi
Generations of family have lived on this wooded, waterfront site, where architect Will Randolph has built a weekend getaway for...
Frank Herbert Wrote “Dune” in This San Francisco Home, Now Asking $1.6 Million
Art Deco and Victorian touches, plus an ample backyard garden, give this Potrero Hill two-bedroom presence as well as pedigree.
15 Outdoor Kitchens That Inspire Al Fresco Dining
Combining culinary creativity with a love of nature, these inspiring kitchens will make you want to cook, dine, and host outdoors...
This Tiny Trailer Home Lets Its Owners Climb Up the Wall
Thanks to a transportable tiny home with a nifty climbing-wall facade, a couple can tap into their love for bouldering, no matter...
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Cozy, Modern Fireplaces
Sparks are flying in these modern fireplace designs.
8 Marvelous Midcentury Chairs on eBay
Take a load off in these midcentury armchairs that run the gamut of shapes, styles, sizes, and prices.
New Orleans, LA
As New Orleans struggles to get back on its feet, one architect learns from the past while building for the future.
A Radically Efficient Memphis Home Raises the Bar for Sustainability
Architect Barry Alan Yoakum draws on decades of experience to build what, by one measure, is the first zero-energy, zero-carbon...
The Lowest Utility Bill on the Block
Hybridization is hit or miss (i.e., the jackalope).
The 10 Teeniest Tiny Homes of 2023
Ranging from 143 to 270 square feet per person, these compact dwellings stretch the limits of small-space living.
A Rural Wisconsin Retreat Puts a Refined Spin on Country Living
Local materials and a restrained, natural palette allow the surroundings to sing at this family getaway.
Kansas City Royal
A young architect takes on an intimidating commission: reviving a modern masterwork by Marcel Breuer.
Slim Is in for These 10 Skinny Homes
As cities grow denser, the popularity of infill development rises.
What Happens When Eviction Moratoriums Expire?
A patchwork of state and city protections against evictions is poised to intensify the U.S. housing crisis.
45 Magical Tiny Cabins to Pin to Your Mood Board Immediately
These fairy-tale cabins are the dose of escapism you need.
Editor’s Letter: Crunching the Numbers
Welcome to our annual Money Issue, where compromises lead to creativity as we dig into what great design actually costs.
Turning Simple Materials and Recycled Finds Into a New-Old New Orleans Home
An architecture family makes magic with everyday objects and a lot of creativity.
HGTV Comes for New York’s Already-Gentrified Hudson Valley in “Small Town Potential”
The new eight-episode series plays into a fantasy of “country living” rooted more in ideas of the region than the place itself.
Affordable Beach Home Dream
It's a dream for many to own a beach home, but an unrealistic one because of coastal homes prices.
This Modern Boston Renovation Expertly Mixes in Colorful Craft Finds
A world of craftsmanship is on display at MASS Design Group cofounder Alan Ricks’ home.
Restoration Station
A Burnham and Root–designed train depot in small-town Iowa scores a $10,000 preservation grant.
The H-Bus Drops
The first hydrogen-fuel-cell public transit bus west of the Mississippi will make its debut this coming spring in beautiful...
A Weekend in Portland: Part II
Follow us as we fly through our second day in Portland, and finish out our whirlwind weekend with a bang.
Why Are (Most) Sofas So Bad?
The most important piece of furniture in your home is in need of assistance. How did we end up here? And how can we fix it?
$1.85M Will Land You the Tallest Home in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Set on a landscaped 1.56-acre lot, the 9,400-square-foot house dates back to 1886.
Prospect.1
New Orleans is known for its sultry jazz and tasty po-boys, but it’s also developing a reputation as a center for modern and...
Rebuilding in a Post-Katrina World with Sherry-Lea Botop
New Orleans native Sherry-Lea Botop found herself in a unique position in 2005: The non-profit activist was, like many of her...
Backyard Marsh in San Francisco
A landscape architect in San Francisco harnesses an underground water source to create a lush marshland in his own backyard.
This Backyard Returns to the Wild
A landscape architect in San Francisco harnesses an underground water source to create a lush marshland in his own backyard.
Architectural Tour of Baton Rouge
I was down in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, earlier this week to report on a house for the November issue of Dwell.
Reaction Housing's Affordable Portable Launches at SXSW
Inspired by a coffee cup, the EXO portable housing prototype can make a difference for those in need.
A Portland Store That Hosts Workshops for Local Craftsmen and Makers
A beacon for artisanal wares, Beam & Anchor spreads its roots on the quieter, industrial side of Portland’s tracks.
The Best Hotel in America Is Inside the Memphis Pyramid
A continued object of social media fixation that contains a Bass Pro Shops in a man-made swamp, The Pyramid’s long history of...
Budget Breakdown: How a Couple Built a 480-Square-Foot Home for $68K in Cash
Two cozy living pods, one incredible oak-covered deck—and no bank loan.
Emeco’s 111 Navy Chair
The tale of the Emeco’s 111 Navy chair is that of a phoenix rising.
Our Top Budget Breakdowns of the Year, From $46K to $836K
Let’s talk money, people. Read on for real budgets from real projects to inspire your next architectural adventure.

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