Placing resiliency first, a fortified beach house rises in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

Argentinean materials, a roiling economy, and a pinch of personal tumult served as the recipe for furniture designer Alejandro...

A net-zero prefab home design is set to reinvigorate a down-at-the-heels Los Angeles neighborhood.

Rooted in sustainable design, the Connecticut House radiates an undeniable Zen-like vibe.

An urban infill lot in Seattle is transformed into a nature-immersed retreat that feels a world apart from its city environment.

These wood-wrapped spaces take the low-cost material to new heights.

In Sagaponack, a sustainable-building magnate’s live/work space provides a model for green construction.

Atop the footprint of a 1940s ranch house, architect Renée del Gaudio designs a family residence that intimately connects to its...

Voluminous, versatile, and incredibly chic—the kitchen in the Axiom Desert House has been thoughtfully designed to serve as a...

Nestled in a historic mining area in Washington, a modern, energy-efficient house blends modern architecture with reclaimed...

Comprised of two perpendicular forms that gently navigate a lakeside site, Sky House runs off of solar energy.

Sustainable, stylish, and packed with smart tech—the latest LivingHomes are here just in time for Earth Day.

In southern Maine, an eco-friendly home puts a contemporary spin on the traditional New England vernacular.

An engineer hires BattersbyHowat Architects to design the perfect Passive House on a hillside overlooking English Bay.

Jerry House on Cha-Am Beach near Bangkok is not only a beachside family retreat, but is also a playground and dreamworld for the...

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

Plant Prefab raises the bar for green building with three Richard Pedranti Architect–designed dwellings that meet rigorous...

This uber-green dwelling not only walks the walk, it talks the talk.

The Boulder, Colorado homeowners clad the house in reclaimed wood and filled the interior with a colorful collection of...

The new lightHouse LivingHomes are Plant Prefab’s smallest modular dwellings to date.

With their main components manufactured in a factory and assembled on-site, prefab homes often cost less to build, offer a higher...

What first comes to mind when you think of the Scandinavian lifestyle? If it includes simplicity, comfort, and a connection to...

One of the benefits of prefabricated and modular buildings is that they leave minimal construction waste and can be built without...

The $60 million plan involves members of the Oglala Lakota Nation helping to build their own homes.

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

We take a look back at Salone del Mobile's 2014 special exhibition—Where Architects Live—with a sneak peek into the personal...

Once a locker for a midnight loo, the bedside table has taken on a far sweeter function—and a score of forms for holding big...

As big tech dominates the smart home realm, IKEA is flanking the industry with an approach all its own.

On a budget but want a cool pad? Struggling with a small space? We chat up Maxwell Ryan, founder of the popular Apartment Therapy...

eMZed Architecture construct a sustainable, durable, high-performance residence and office in Portland, Oregon, for $950,000—an...

You don’t have to look far to find a host of experienced designers and builders of prefab homes in the Golden State.

From a shipping container dwelling to architect Steven Holl’s forest retreat, these residences embody the ideal that what’s best...

With their stained-glass windows, vaulted ceilings, open-floor plans, and intriguing history, churches that are repurposed into...

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

Contemporary, chic, and oh-so cozy—these rustic cabin makeovers are oozing with design inspiration.

The dream of owning a Brooklyn brownstone is just one of many reasons why people make the move to the popular outer borough.