Editor's Letter: Make An Impact
The purpose of Dwell is to show the “try” behind the “do.”
An Architect’s Book Spotlights the Profound Impact of Women Designers
Jane Hall’s visual survey of influential female creatives makes it abundantly clear: Design as we know it would be nothing...
The Rise of the Kidney-Shaped Pool and Its Unexpected Impact on Skate Culture
Who knew the sport of skateboarding owed so much to Alvar Aalto?
Minimal Impact
J Geiger’s Inception Shades deliver sleek design and smart-home capabilities.
This Low-Impact Home Links a Family Closer to Each Other and the Spanish Landscape
Nestled in the wine country of Tarragona, Spain, Casa Almudena emphasizes connection through an intriguing open-plan concept and...
This Off-Grid Cabin on Finland’s Archipelago Is an Irresistible Call to Low-Impact Living
With a leave-no-trace design, the prefabricated Majamaja Cabin by Littow Architectes draws visitors to a new eco-retreat at the...
Spring Cleaning: Ideas and Advice for Maximum Impact When Redoing Your Kitchen or Bath
We’ve rounded up the latest products and trends you should know about, from adding a spa-worthy fragrance to updating your...
How to Lessen Your Home’s Ecological Impact
These little changes can make a big difference.
These Norwegian Tiny Homes Offer Low-Impact Living on Wheels
With models starting at $96,250, Oslo-based Norske Mikrohus offers sustainable tiny homes with Scandinavian design.
A Colorful Mural Makes a Large Impact on This Tiny Coastal Retreat
Surrounded by rolling surf and dense bushland in Australia, the brightly painted 475-square-foot home is deceptively resilient...
Activists in Paris Say Olympics Have Disastrous Impact on Housing
In the shadow of the Summer Games, protests highlight the struggle to provide homes for France’s migrant community.
Will 3D Printing Solve the Affordable Housing Crisis?
3D printing’s impact on construction is slowly materializing.
9 Inspiring Accessible Homes That Champion Inclusive Design
These nine striking homes demonstrate the powerful impact of universal design.
This Striking Black A-Frame Generates More Energy Than it Uses
Located near Salzburg, the Solarferienhaus S3 blends low-impact technology with high-impact design—and it’s now available to rent.
Small, Green, and Mighty: Hurricane-Proof Prefab
A new prefab company represents the future of low-impact affordable housing.

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