Get Smart: The Latest in Home Automation, From Carmel to Finland

Dwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron talks us through Dwell's July/August 2016 issue.

The aesthetic appeal of personal electronics has long fueled consumer interest. A new industrial design book celebrates devices that broke the mold.

The story of the smart home has yet to be written—one early adopter explains why.

One plan to safeguard New York City from future damage.

The Finnish city continues on its path to be carbon neutral by 2050.

The city of the future is slowly rising in Abu Dhabi.

Pilot programs in England and Sweden give semi-autonomous vehicles the green light.

Alejandro Aravena's vision for tackling the housing crisis.

As many cities’ rental programs suffer, Paris rides ahead.

Breakthroughs in VR hold promise for architects and designers.

The term “smarty pants” is about to take on new meaning.

Each artificial light source impacts how humans and other urban animals recharge differently.

A water purifier, energy source, and Internet hub all in one.

Mexico prepares to build up its tech industry.

This 3D-printed wheelchair is completely customizable.

Parks are popping up in all types of surprising places.

Thomas Heatherwick combines infrastructure with public space to make the world a little greener.

Algorithms and robots were just the beginning.

Three new startups offer software-based tools for made-to-order furniture and housewares.

Mushrooms aren't just for eating anymore.