The Alexander Construction Company made Palm Springs living accessible to the masses.

Placing resiliency first, a fortified beach house rises in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

Cultivate a sunny state of mind with these pieces that channel Palm Springs’ brand of midcentury modernism.

The Kaufmann Desert House was meticulously restored by Marmol Radziner in the 1990s—and now it’s up for grabs.

Argentinean materials, a roiling economy, and a pinch of personal tumult served as the recipe for furniture designer Alejandro...

Housed within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...

Mairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...

Who knew the sport of skateboarding owed so much to Alvar Aalto?

Known for his stripped-back approach to home design, RIBA award-winning architect Piers Taylor focuses more on light and space...

It's no secret that Frank Lloyd Wright has received his fair share of coverage over the years at Dwell—and rightfully so,...

Designed by CoXist Studio, the two-level residence pairs light and dark wood with custom tile and serene outdoor spaces.

A New Jersey property’s dark rooms and halls get a refresh that embraces a Scandinavian approach to design.

A skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...

Like a sunflower, this experimental net-zero house follows the sun to generate all the energy it needs.

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

Finally, some pet accessories that are cute enough to keep out.

We may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...

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

An urban infill lot in Seattle is transformed into a nature-immersed retreat that feels a world apart from its city environment.

With their property rental business "I Am Sicily" in mind, architects Francesco Moncada and Mafalda Rangel turned a dilapidated...

These wood-wrapped spaces take the low-cost material to new heights.

In Sagaponack, a sustainable-building magnate’s live/work space provides a model for green construction.

Atop the footprint of a 1940s ranch house, architect Renée del Gaudio designs a family residence that intimately connects to its...

Voluminous, versatile, and incredibly chic—the kitchen in the Axiom Desert House has been thoughtfully designed to serve as a...

Nestled in a historic mining area in Washington, a modern, energy-efficient house blends modern architecture with reclaimed...

Comprised of two perpendicular forms that gently navigate a lakeside site, Sky House runs off of solar energy.

British artist Maisie Broadhead elevates the nuisance of an unsightly lamp cord to over-the-mantel art with this clever bit of...

A night out at the local library, especially for a Friends of the Library talk, never sounded so good as when James Fox took over...

We asked the best and brightest to set the record straight on what makes good (and bad) interior design.

Sustainable, stylish, and packed with smart tech—the latest LivingHomes are here just in time for Earth Day.

The Melbourne beachside suburb of Sandringham is filled with period houses such as this Edwardian timber home—but this one has...

Both in San Francisco’s Diamond Heights neighborhood, these two exemplary Eichlers are shining examples of the prolific...

In southern Maine, an eco-friendly home puts a contemporary spin on the traditional New England vernacular.

An engineer hires BattersbyHowat Architects to design the perfect Passive House on a hillside overlooking English Bay.

These thoughtfully designed outbuildings exhibit how the utilitarian backyard shed can be adapted for work, storage, and living.

Jerry House on Cha-Am Beach near Bangkok is not only a beachside family retreat, but is also a playground and dreamworld for the...