Passively cooled Californian beach house channels Australian vibes
American architect Alec Petros has completed the Seaside Reef House, a timber-clad home that celebrates indoor/outdoor...
‘Floating’ Kayak Point makes a home in the trees
Sometimes architecture means not building, or at least not in the traditional sense. Presented with logistical...
Historic schoolhouse is reborn into a contemporary hotel in the Columbia River Gorge
Historic preservation meets modern hospitality design in The Society Hotel in the Columbia River Gorge, a new 20,000-square-foot...
Cedar Haven is a forest retreat made with reclaimed logs
Blending contemporary design with natural materials, Washington-based residential architecture firm Gelotte Hommas...
Four alpine apartments rise from a green-roofed complex in the Czech Republic
Czech architecture firm ov-a recently replaced a former 1980s department store in the mountain town of Pec pod...
A cluster of coast forest cabins brings a nature-loving family closer together
With their grown children living in different parts of North America, Indiana-based couple John and Pat Troth sought...
A new eco-minded neighborhood in Utah ski resort emphasizes land stewardship
On a Utah ski mountain, a new neighborhood is bucking the trend of gaudy, environmentally insensitive construction...
A native meadow green roof camouflages a low-impact Hamptons home
When a husband and wife purchased five acres of bluff top property overlooking the Peconic Bay in the Hamptons,...
Reclaimed NYC water towers are upcycled into a NEST playscape in Brooklyn
A giant NEST has landed on the roof of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) — and it’s not for the birds....
Solar-Powered smart home in LA can be remotely controlled with a phone
Los Angeles-based general contractor and real estate development firm LA Build Corp has recently completed a single-family...
BIG’s dramatic “hillside” apartments officially open in Stockholm
Bjarke Ingels Group has announced the official opening of the long-awaited 79&Park, a residential development...
Strategically slanted walls squeeze extra space out of a small guesthouse
Strict building restrictions often dictate the design of home additions, but in certain cases, savvy architects...
This green-roofed home for a master gardener embraces nature
Tapped to design a home for a master gardener in Portland, Oregon, Olson Kundig crafted the Country Garden House,...
A green-roofed ski cabin blends into the lush Canadian landscape
Wrapped in black-dyed cedar planks and topped with a lush green roof, the Cottage in Sutton appears to meld into...
Passive House-inspired home ushers in spectacular Grand Tetons views
The sublime beauty of the Grand Tetons is fully embraced in the stunning House of Fir, a forever home that boasts...
A historic farmhouse is transformed into a modern home with a green roof
The building elements of a century-old farmhouse in Park City, Utah have been salvaged and transformed into a beautiful...
Off-grid Glass Cabin is built of recycled materials on reclaimed Iowan prairie
Indianapolis-based architecture and design studio atelierRISTING recently completed the Glass Cabin, a family retreat...
Stay in a dreamy treehouse inside an ancient English forest
A magical treehouse retreat has opened its doors in the village of Lee in England’s stunning North Devon region....
Danish-inspired holiday cabin is a dreamy Pacific Northwest hideout
Seattle-based design practice Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects is no stranger to creating charming cabins...
Hurricane-resistant home uses resilient boat-building techniques to weather the storm
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, American firm Specht Architects designed the Beach Haven House, a contemporary...
This custom tiny home features a surprisingly spacious interior
Creating a comfortable living space is the always first challenge of tiny home design. Although many people decide...
The energy-efficient Aspen tiny home is built tough to withstand Canadian winters
Over the years, tiny homes have popped up everywhere from coastal landscapes to lush woodlands. But now, one Canadian-based...
This modern vacation home embraces indoor-outdoor living in Ontario
The boundary between indoors and out are blurred to beautiful effect in the Bear Stand Residence, a family retreat...
Yale architecture students designed and built this handsome home for the homeless
Since 1967, first-year Yale architecture students have designed and built buildings to better the community —...
Multi-family timber home perches atop a Norwegian slope
Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter recently completed their latest residence: a multi-family dwelling set atop a steep slope...
Dreamy cabin is the perfect lakeside escape for large families
Montreal-based YH2 Architecture has given the traditional lakeside cottage a modern refresh in Window on the Lake,...
Charred timber home perched above Silicon Valley takes cues from nature
High above Silicon Valley sits a striking home with a two-story volume clad in blackened cedar. Schwartz and Architecture...
Striking modern home celebrates natural materials for a timeless aesthetic
Minneapolis-based architecture firm Strand Design completed Theodore Wirth Ranch, a beautiful home designed to...
Gorgeous lakeside home takes cues from Pacific Northwest midcentury modernism
The tradition of midcentury modernism in the Pacific Northwest lives on in the handsome West Mercer Residence nestled...
Gorgeous copper-clad home celebrates craft in the Pacific Northwest
Boasting lakeside views and a strong attention to craftsmanship, the Brook Bay Residence is a gorgeous luxury home...