Desai Chia Architecture draws upon rural architecture to create an austere retreat that frames spectacular vistas.

This mountain retreat’s design is Appalachian by way of Japan.

These Virginia-based companies are building prefab homes from the Atlantic coast to the Appalachian Mountains.

Experts in the local design scene reveal the quirky Appalachian city’s most inspiring stops.

A dramatic take on an archetypal shape, these pitch-roofed residences cut a striking figure.

Inspired by a homesteading commune he documented in Western North Carolina, photographer Mike Belleme builds a minimalist retreat...

The small decorative black bird is considered one of the most famous Eames pieces, even though it wasn't designed by Eames at all.

Actually located in Wyoming, the dwelling is spectacularly attuned to its surroundings.

About an hour north of Manhattan in Garrison, New York, this cantilevered residence opens up to idyllic surroundings.

Designed by Eugene Stoltzfus Architects, this contemporary home harvests sunlight for heating and electricity.

The Lost Whiskey Cabin is a digital detox dwelling in Marshall, Virginia, that invites guests to unplug, slow down, and reconnect...

Built of prefabricated cross-laminated timber panels, this barn-inspired home blends into the rural landscape.

When nature laid down a boulder of a design challenge in the Massachusetts mountains, an architect’s solution elevated the...

Celebrate Earth Day with these off-grid homes that put sustainability first.

The designers embraced the trailer’s heyday by outfitting it with vintage furniture and decor.

Step into this residence in Prince Edward County, and find an instant reprieve from the city.

Laney LA built this black-and-white home in Culver City, California, with the help of its curious and creative owners.

On his birthday, we remember Japanese-American artist, designer, and activist Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) for a legacy of...

Furniture designer Simon Johns channels the spirit of his wild surroundings in rural Quebec into pieces with raw characteristics...

Maria Cook and Lance Compa were only looking to kill a sleepy Sunday afternoon when they drove 20 minutes south of their home in...

These fairy-tale cabins are the dose of escapism you need.

From converted grain silos to futuristic pods, these unconventional tiny homes embody big ideas.

Solar panels have a reputation as being unsightly, but this U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon show home sheds the...

Located an hour-and-a-half drive from Manhattan, the three-bedroom property sits on 37 acres with access to the Appalachian Trail.

Crafted from cedar, glass, and stone, the 3,625-square-foot residence sits on nearly 32 acres with access to the Appalachian...

Timber by-products turn a back alley home into a sustainable haven.

When nature laid down a boulder of a design challenge in the Massachusetts mountains, an architect’s solution elevated the...

The listings also include a Colorado midcentury, a Madmen-like residence in Lafayette, California, and a Hudson Valley property...

The plan is split into a main residence and an in-law suite, but the facade’s mirrored roofline makes it seem like it was once a...

The entire town of Solomonville, Arizona, heard their bickering, even through the thick walls of their adobe house, and they say...

This home comes complete with a game house and garages aplenty.

Boulder, Colorado, straddles a dynamic geographical border where miles of Rocky Mountains descend into flat plains that stretch...

Coral and Tusk’s sweet, mostly seafaring motifs are inspired by designer Stephanie Housley’s intrigue with the mysteries of the...

A pair of eco-minded architects build a house on a platform in the Catskills watershed.

Two years ago architect Chad Everhart came across an old farmhouse near Boone, North Carolina.