The Top 10 Prefab Homes of 2022
From modular units that become entire residences when assembled to tiny houses on wheels, these are this year's best-in-class...
These Are the Home Design Trends That Will Rule 2022
From nature-inspired interiors to vintage furnishings and tactile finishes, here are the design trends that industry experts...
These Paint Colors Will Dominate Our Homes in 2022
We spoke to industry experts about the shades that will define the coming year—and how these hues can dictate our moods.
Shore Bet
Placing resiliency first, a fortified beach house rises in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
The 10 Most Popular Reader-Submitted Houses of 2022
We receive thousands of submissions each year, and these inspiring residences are the ones you couldn’t take your eyes off of.
Net Assets
Argentinean materials, a roiling economy, and a pinch of personal tumult served as the recipe for furniture designer Alejandro...
10 Inspiring Landscaping and Outdoor Design Trends for 2022
Looking for creative inspiration for your outdoor space? These are the hottest trends for 2022 according to the experts at...
10 Cabins, Campers, and Trailers We Dreamed of Escaping to in 2022
From a camper turned tiny home on the Nicaragua coast to a family’s adorable roving RV, these retreats have us yearning for a...
A Smart Bassinet and Better Baby Monitor Are Providing Parents With Peace of Mind in 2022
Also hear from Priya Patel and Esther Beke of Brooklyn-based interior design firm 4|MATIV, who are on a mission to make school...
Miles of Tile at Cersaie 2022
If the Italian ceramics industry has its way, everything the light touches will be tile.
An Innovative Net-Zero Prefab in Los Angeles
A net-zero prefab home design is set to reinvigorate a down-at-the-heels Los Angeles neighborhood.
The Best Things We Bought in 2022
What do we spend our money on, you ask? It’s right here!
Flutes, Chili Peppers, and Frying Pans: How Symbols Enable 900 Million to Vote in India
The emblems of India's political parties make voting ballots easy to decode—even for those who can't read or write.
The 2022 Andersen Bright Ideas Awards
The Bright Ideas Awards—now in their second year—showcase ways in which solar-oriented design can positively shape our everyday...
This Striking Net-Zero Home Wraps Around a Serene Pond
Rooted in sustainable design, the Connecticut House radiates an undeniable Zen-like vibe.
Immersed in Nature, This City Cabin Targets Net-Zero Energy
An urban infill lot in Seattle is transformed into a nature-immersed retreat that feels a world apart from its city environment.
13 Boldly Textured Homes That Bet Big on Oriented Strand Board
These wood-wrapped spaces take the low-cost material to new heights.
A Net-Zero-Energy Barn on Long Island Is a Hub for Climate Researchers
In Sagaponack, a sustainable-building magnate’s live/work space provides a model for green construction.
A Net-Zero Home in Colorado Raises the Bar for Indoor/Outdoor Living
Atop the footprint of a 1940s ranch house, architect Renée del Gaudio designs a family residence that intimately connects to its...
A Palm Springs Net-Zero Prefab Flaunts an Elegant, Airy Kitchen
Voluminous, versatile, and incredibly chic—the kitchen in the Axiom Desert House has been thoughtfully designed to serve as a...
A Net-Zero Home Shrugs Off Winter With Solar-Energy Comfort
Nestled in a historic mining area in Washington, a modern, energy-efficient house blends modern architecture with reclaimed...
A Net-Zero Home in Canada Boasts a Striking Saw-Toothed Roof
Comprised of two perpendicular forms that gently navigate a lakeside site, Sky House runs off of solar energy.
The Top 20 Products Dwell Readers Bought in 2022
From linen bedding to toile wallpaper, here’s what your fellow design aficionados purchased in 2022
Plant Prefab and Koto Launch New Net-Zero Homes With Scandinavian Style
Sustainable, stylish, and packed with smart tech—the latest LivingHomes are here just in time for Earth Day.
This Nearly Net-Zero Prefab Home Is an Environmentalist’s Dream Come True
In southern Maine, an eco-friendly home puts a contemporary spin on the traditional New England vernacular.
An Engineer Builds the Net-Zero Passive House of His Dreams in West Vancouver
An engineer hires BattersbyHowat Architects to design the perfect Passive House on a hillside overlooking English Bay.
Inspired by Tom and Jerry, This Net-Filled Vacation Home Is a Kid’s Paradise
Jerry House on Cha-Am Beach near Bangkok is not only a beachside family retreat, but is also a playground and dreamworld for the...
A Net-Zero Building in Silicon Valley Gracefully Encompasses Both Work and Play
636 Waverley’s “ribbon” of concrete defines bright, pleasant spaces while providing weather protection.
Plant Prefab Launches Its First Passive House LivingHomes with Net-Zero Capabilities
Plant Prefab raises the bar for green building with three Richard Pedranti Architect–designed dwellings that meet rigorous...
This Net-Zero New York Passive House Teaches its Community to Build Green
This uber-green dwelling not only walks the walk, it talks the talk.
An Arty Couple Say Goodbye to Their Handcrafted, Net-Zero Shipping Container House for $3.15M
The Boulder, Colorado homeowners clad the house in reclaimed wood and filled the interior with a colorful collection of...
Plant Prefab and Alchemy Architects Launch Net Zero–Ready Prefabs Starting at $170K
The new lightHouse LivingHomes are Plant Prefab’s smallest modular dwellings to date.
The Top 16 Products Dwell Readers Bought in December 2022
Whether it was an inspired present or a salve to help get through the season, here are December’s most popular buys.
Here’s Where Affordable Housing Won in the 2022 Midterms
Across the country, voters opted to increase housing availability and decrease costs.
Net-Zero Homes Help Solve an Affordable Housing Crisis at a Native American Reservation
The $60 million plan involves members of the Oglala Lakota Nation helping to build their own homes.
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About IKEA’s Big Bet on the Smart Home
As big tech dominates the smart home realm, IKEA is flanking the industry with an approach all its own.

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