They wanted their unit—one of 148 in the landmark prefab housing complex—to harmonize with the Montreal building’s original...

The architect reflects on his visionary experiment in modular housing and shares his thoughts on the future of prefabrication.

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In Chiang Rai, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort gives guests the chance to camp alongside elephants in transparent...

After hands-on study, a Northeast landscape architect sows a free-growing meadow.

From California to Argentina, these houses are living, breathing ecosystems for critters of all kinds.

A unit in Montreal's historic housing complex Habitat 67 is reborn into a sleek, airy abode.

Building for a client with specific desires can be difficult, but designing for one with few programming preferences can often be...

When I think of biomimicry—a smart, sustainable approach to design that mimics nature's forms and functions—I usually think of...

“As it happens, Habitat’s groundbreaking also coincided with the realization of another of my father’s projects: me. And thus...

In inner-city Baltimore, Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake paves a path to affordable prefab.

It's often said that small is beautiful, and some believe that all you really need in order to be happy, is a hut and a heart.

NASA's 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge asked architects to design homes that can be built on Mars—and they delivered.

WASP teams up with Mario Cucinella Architects to 3D print eco-friendly homes using locally sourced materials.

The steel framework supporting the sustainable retreat is designed as housing to keep winged friends safe from predators.

The CEO of the world’s largest nonprofit low-cost home builder explains how the organization has shifted its model and grown...

A net-zero prefab home design is set to reinvigorate a down-at-the-heels Los Angeles neighborhood.

Planned for a site in western Slovakia’s Malá Fatra Mountains, this contemporary cabin is designed to embrace the surrounding...

Dispassionate about his hometown’s de rigueur "City of Design" designation, Gilles Saucier shows us his image of the city.

The verdant spaces nominated for the Dwell Design Awards bring these biophilic homes to life.

If you’re looking for an alternative way of living, look no further: an underground home may be your answer.

Situated at the heart of a Natura 2000 site, the newly open Breitenbach Hotel 48° Nord beckons travelers to bask in the region’s...

Designed for Fabien Cousteau, the submarine habitat and research center is powered by renewable energy, has a greenhouse to grow...

Whenever Jay and Melissa of Serrao Design/Architecture are tasked with transforming an older home, they try to heighten its...

A clever design team brings a dash of Scandinavian style to a Danish executive’s flat in a renovated Montreal triplex.

Rooted in sustainable design, the Connecticut House radiates an undeniable Zen-like vibe.

Here at Dwell, we love Scandinavian design and believe there's a lot to learn from all types of projects that incorporate its...

Cleverly placed apertures pierce this skinny residence in Maringá, granting the lush interior an airy feel.

City House by SMS Arquitectos features a second-floor townhouse extension that explores new possibilities with plywood.

These initiatives on state ballots will decide questions about rent control, property tax, and urban development.

PolyRoom by French design studio Cutwork is a compact, flexible living space designed for endless applications.

Whether it’s used to build simple landscaping structures or an elaborate deck, the revered cinnamon-hued wood is famously long...

Local architecture firm Vertebral designs four greenery-lined apartments next to an ancient jacaranda tree in the Roma district.

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Las Tres Marias features a series of arches, terra-cotta tiles, and opened-up interiors that provide the sisters with a breezy...

From a floating home to LEED Platinum-certified dwellings, the Emerald City is a stronghold for eco-conscious prefab housing.