The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 30 years ago. Here’s what it achieved, and where it still falls short.

A sci-fi author and design critic opines on the failures of eco-design—and offers an alternative to the alternative.

An intervention from a clever interior designer spares an old beach house on Fire Island, New York, from demolition.

The pandemic has caused a sea change in how we live, work, and recreate—seven months later, here’s how that’s impacted our homes.

A teardown renovation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, comes with a mandate for maximum efficiency.

A hillside Virginia home located on a notch between two ridges is fun for the whole family.

Based in Brooklyn, New York, Future Green Studio is cultivating beautiful and sustainable landscapes throughout NYC, one...

Besides being a place for food preparation and cooking, your kitchen can be a prime social zone where your friends and family can...

Creating a children’s space that won’t be instantly outgrown is all about finding the fun in functionality.

Craving the conveniences of city life, a couple sidle over to Seattle from the countryside without compromising their love of the...

These homes make living in the heat of the desert look easy, breezy, and cool.

Having roommates is no longer solely reserved for younger generations.

Trelawny Davis and Jackie Sosa are old friends but had never lived together.

From the deck of this waterfront house, the scenery is abuzz with Northern California wildlife–but there's not a utility bill in...

Here are the stories our editors are hunting for, and how to get in touch.

Living green walls may have gotten their start 80 years ago, but they’ve recently become some of the most striking and important...

Use this as a guide to finding the right architect for your new home or renovation—and what to expect during the process.

Vacant lots in historic areas are becoming increasingly popular, as homeowners are drawn to their character, neighborhood scale,...

Join Dwell on a journey through Stockholm and Malmö to see how architects and creatives are building a better world through good...

We surveyed our designers to find out—the results may surprise you.

Japanese and Scandinavian influences come together to produce a look that’s serene, organic, and refined.

A green roof cools your home in the summer, insulates in the winter, and has far-reaching benefits for the community, but keeping...

There are as many solutions to the country’s housing crisis as there are causes. We need them all.

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

It’s not summer without a backyard s’mores station.

Designers, makers, and companies are harnessing their talents to fight against COVID-19.

So you can take the perfect shelfie.

There's still enough time this summer to do a little DIY and build an outdoor shower in your yard.