A green roof cools your home in the summer, insulates in the winter, and has far-reaching benefits for the community, but keeping...

See if you check off all the boxes when it comes to creating an eco-friendly household.

It’s simple to make lasting changes to your home, wardrobe, and everyday life that are kind to the planet.

Embodied energy, gray water, black water, carbon footprint—the list of sustainable design terms goes on and on, and we're here to...

The greenest home is the one you already have.

Japanese and Scandinavian influences come together to produce a look that’s serene, organic, and refined.

It’s a common desire to have as much natural light in your home as possible—but it’s not always that easy to achieve.

After doing it six times in three years, my dog and I have become experts in figuring out what we need to be happy when on the...

Before you bust out the rock salt, consider some earth-friendly alternatives like a broom, wood chips, or even pickle brine.

Setting the temperature doesn’t have to be contentious, so before you crank up the heat, consider other alternatives.

This decidedly unsexy piece of home technology is an investment—but it’s a worthy one that’ll save you money for years to come.

If you don’t have central air and a heat pump is out of reach, window units are still the way to go. Here’s how the newest (and...

Colorado has faced epidemic levels of bark beetles.

I gave up my apartment and much of my old life in exchange for a valuable lesson—learned via sweat equity—about where our...

Acclaimed for being sustainable, affordable, and adorable residences, tiny homes are also superb teachers when it comes to...

Despite its humble origin as a mere unglazed hole in a wall or ceiling, the window today has evolved to be one of the most...

Although the origins of terrazzo go back to ancient Egypt, the material as we know it today was developed by builders in Venice,...

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

Step into a comfortable, clutter-free zone as soon as you enter the front door.

Prefab is part of Dwell’s DNA—build a better future with our veritable tome of all things prefab.

With the rapid evolution of the smart home, has privacy become just another setting?

Hang your flat screen on the wall to instantly upgrade your home theater.

Before you crank the AC, try these tactics first.

If the idea of committing to a full room of wallpaper seems daunting, try this on for size.

Don’t be held captive by screens in your own sanctuary.

Prefab builders across the USA are striving for smarter, faster ways to make homes.

We turned to our panel of Dwell Pros for the answer—here's what they said.

Consider these five design tools the next time you’re embarking on a new design project.

These expert insights will help you navigate the dos and don’ts of the remodel process.

From traditional Falu red to buttercup yellows, these hues recall Nordic landscapes.

After an unprecedented year of earthquakes, hurricanes, and fires, a bright light has been shed on the benefits of building with...

Itching to take a crack at fixing up an old, run-down property? Read these renovation tips first.

Whether it be earthy stoneware or durable enamel, here’s how to select—and budget for—a tasteful setting.

Let there be light—a lot of it.

It’s easy to buy into the hype around shipping container homes, but there are some fundamentals you should know before going all...