Now that the days are getting longer and the temperatures are rising, consider how a courtyard can bring you closer to nature...

From traditional, gabled dwellings to rounded pods, these prefab cabins offer an idyllic retreat into the woods.

Tucked in a Chicago suburb, the Courtyard Residence celebrates the outdoors while responding to the needs of each family member.

Alterstudio creates a soft-edged structure for living large on a standard lot.

Murray Legge Architecture creates a flexible, budget-conscious home for a German expat on a shared lot in East Austin.

Garden and living spaces blend together in this Australian dwelling which inverts the classic wraparound veranda.

From a modern take on the traditional white picket fence to a free-form sculptural divider, these 15 unique fences might just...

A skylight runs across the pitched roof of this 1954 home, bringing light into a cozy, wood-wrapped interior.

This courtyard house on the edge of the Berkshires offers both grand vistas and plenty of privacy, thanks to its custom rain...

Sliding panels of glass create a mesmerizing indoor/outdoor flow in this sleek addition.

Cacti and patterned, pink tile add personality to a Manhattan Beach residence that embraces the outdoors.

When updating mid-century gems, homeowners are faced with the conundrum of marrying technological modernization with historic...