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Kelly Dawson is a writer in Los Angeles who has been contributing to Dwell's print and online publications since 2015. Follow her on Instagram @kellydawsonwrites.

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The Green Roof on Their Icelandic Cabin Blends With the Forest Floor
A family’s country retreat is designed to further blur into its setting with walls of windows and natural wood finishes.
Budget Breakdown: They Built an $830K ADU With Attitude on a Steep Silver Lake Hillside
After years of hosting loved ones in their 1,450-square-foot home, a couple call on architect Warren Techentin to build a bold...
An Idea From the Homeowner’s Father Made Building on This ‘Unbuildable’ Silicon Valley Lot Possible
A series of “stacked boxes” lay the foundation for a Sea Ranch–inspired home on a narrow site set on two flood zones and filled...