Seeking a respite from the city, a Portland couple create a beachfront getaway on Oregon’s rugged coast.

Inspired by cargotecture, this boxy dwelling in West Vancouver features an efficient layout that makes the most of its hillside...

Eco-friendly features like solar panels and rainwater catchments keep this retreat's environmental footprint small.

With a novel use for an ultra-lightweight material, two academics build their ideal home—then ship it overseas for assembly.

In the Australian bush, a sculptor and an architect collaborate on a house built to withstand fire.

Working with a limited footprint, a daunting slope, and killer views, architect Bruce Bolander went vertical with a secluded...

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

Contemporary and vernacular combine with innovative architectural solutions in the design of this house located at the edge of...

When Kate and Grant, the owners of Dorman House—an old shack near the beach in Lorne, Victoria, Australia—decided to renovate,...

What happens when the guest house becomes home? Retired couple Suzanne and Brooks Kelley found out when a pair of brainy New...

Cantilevered atop a concrete foundation and wrapped in glass, Alpine Terrace House by Fearon Hay Architects hovers gently over...

Close client-architect collaboration and bespoke elements give rise to a rugged, contemporary home for a Melbourne family seeking...

Sited on the island of O‘ahu, the hillside home also features a picturesque stone patio and pool.

Australia is known for it's great modern residential architecture.

Paying homage to the ancient port city of Jaffa, this residence is not only marked by beautiful architecture, but is equipped...

Estudio MMX anchors a waterfront home to its local context while maximizing the view.

For some people, living by a body of water is an important priority—and when it comes time to building or renovating their dream...

In a protected Oregon forest, a sustainably minded retreat crafted for a pair of empty nesters connects deeply with nature.

From a floating home to LEED Platinum-certified dwellings, the Emerald City is a stronghold for eco-conscious prefab housing.

Designed with minimal maintenance in mind, these coastal summer cabins are totally self-sufficient.

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

A beachfront home in California is always going to come at a price.

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...

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...

A cast of design creatives—among them fashion mogul Virgil Abloh—have created a living spreadsheet to promote more diverse...

Way out in the wilderness of Ontario, a curiously shaped house stretches along a tricky ridge.

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...

Park + Associates designs an elegant ode to functional living in the tropics.

By removing walls, inserting new windows, and using a lighter color palette, Mowery Marsh Architects give this historic home a...

Set on a ridge overlooking a deep ravine, this summer home in Southern Iceland is surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery.

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

Sited on a sloping plot in Suffolk County, New York, this cantilevered house takes full advantage of its forest-meets-sea locale.

Located just 100 miles north of New York City, the Catskills has long been a go-to destination for city dwellers.

Shielding against unwanted views, a sinuous perimeter wall in Atherton, California, focuses views on the sky and surrounding...