Prefab for Humanity
In inner-city Baltimore, Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake paves a path to affordable prefab.
Shop for Good: Brooklinen Is Donating 100% of Profits to Habitat for Humanity
This weekend, get 10% off all orders while giving back to the community.
Thailand’s Jungle Bubbles Let You Sleep in an Elephant Habitat
In Chiang Rai, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort gives guests the chance to camp alongside elephants in transparent...
Native Plants Form a Meadow-Like Habitat for a Rustic New York Home
After hands-on study, a Northeast landscape architect sows a free-growing meadow.
A Pair of Fashion Insiders Renovate a Flat in Moshe Safdie’s Habitat ’67
They wanted their unit—one of 148 in the landmark prefab housing complex—to harmonize with the Montreal building’s original...
Habitat for Humanity Doesn’t Just Give Away Houses
The CEO of the world’s largest nonprofit low-cost home builder explains how the organization has shifted its model and grown...
20 Homes That Are Habitats
From California to Argentina, these houses are living, breathing ecosystems for critters of all kinds.
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.
LA Tech-Habitat Home
Building for a client with specific desires can be difficult, but designing for one with few programming preferences can often be...
Architecture for Humanity at Dwell On Design 2013
We are proud to announce that Architecture for Humanity will be onstage at Dwell on Design 2013 to discuss their ongoing...
Figma's SF Office Celebrates the Humanity of Work
Many companies are changing up the way workspaces look and feel—productivity at all costs is not the highest guiding principle...
ID Visit's RISD's Natural Habitat
When I think of biomimicry—a smart, sustainable approach to design that mimics nature's forms and functions—I usually think of...
Snøhetta’s Founding Partner Explains His Fascination With Neolithic Blades
In Stone Age tools, architect Craig Dykers sees a bridge from humanity’s ancient past to our high-tech present.
A Look Back at Habitat ’67 with Moshe Safdie
The architect reflects on his visionary experiment in modular housing and shares his thoughts on the future of prefabrication.
Lighthouse Residence by LEESLIST & Leejae Architects
Lighthouse Residence is a minimal home located in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, designed by LEESLIST & Leejae Architects.
10 Tiny Happy Hawaiian Huts
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 Unveils​ Top Designs For 3D-Printed Homes on Mars
NASA's 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge asked architects to design homes that can be built on Mars—and they delivered.
A Year of Careful Study Leads to a Thoughtful Renovation of a 1949 Eichler
Whenever Jay and Melissa of Serrao Design/Architecture are tasked with transforming an older home, they try to heighten its...
This Startup Is 3D-Printing Affordable Homes Made Entirely of Clay
WASP teams up with Mario Cucinella Architects to 3D print eco-friendly homes using locally sourced materials.
An Iconic T-Shaped Apartment Receives a Modern Makeover
A unit in Montreal's historic housing complex Habitat 67 is reborn into a sleek, airy abode.
This Radical Quebec “Cabin” Doubles as a Habitat for Endangered Bats
The steel framework supporting the sustainable retreat is designed as housing to keep winged friends safe from predators.
A State-by-State Guide to Housing Measures on the 2020 Ballot
These initiatives on state ballots will decide questions about rent control, property tax, and urban development.
What Do You See? With Kate Stohr of Architecture for Humanity
We've adored Architecture for Humanity's boots-on-the-ground brand of community building and do-gooder design since its inception.
These Futuristic Homes Can Withstand Severe Conditions—Like 2,300 Degrees of Heat
Made of earth-friendly bioceramic, Geoship’s geodesic domes envision a new future for humanity.
StudioMET Transforms a Texas Ranch Into a Home Fit for Three Generations
A design-build firm in Houston balances togetherness with a little privacy.
A Hideaway Planned for Slovakia’s Malá Fatra Mountains Draws Inspiration From the Great Outdoors
Planned for a site in western Slovakia’s Malá Fatra Mountains, this contemporary cabin is designed to embrace the surrounding...
Elon Musk Wants to Merge Humans with Artificial Intelligence
Elon Musk’s Neuralink has created a new brain chip to help us make “better connections to the world, to ourselves, and to each...
Top 9 Gardens of 2020
The verdant spaces nominated for the Dwell Design Awards bring these biophilic homes to life.
Urban Planner and MacArthur “Genius” Emmanuel Pratt’s Vision for Chicago Is Radically Simple
Ideas like urban acupuncture and biofeedback belie the simplicity behind Sweet Water Foundation’s mission—to help folks in...
American Beauty
A Kansas architect unlocks the potential in an outdated 1950s home.
13 Subterranean Homes That Are Out of This World
If you’re looking for an alternative way of living, look no further: an underground home may be your answer.
Before & After: A Dull RV Becomes a Cheerful Abode in Just 21 Days
An Australian couple and their three-year-old son prepare for life on the road in Canada.
A Scandi-Inspired Retreat in the French Countryside Comprises a Series of Monolithic Cabins
Situated at the heart of a Natura 2000 site, the newly open Breitenbach Hotel 48° Nord beckons travelers to bask in the region’s...
Yves Béhar Just Floated Plans for an Underwater Space Station, and It’s Wild
Designed for Fabien Cousteau, the submarine habitat and research center is powered by renewable energy, has a greenhouse to grow...
This Striking Net-Zero Home Wraps Around a Serene Pond
Rooted in sustainable design, the Connecticut House radiates an undeniable Zen-like vibe.
5 Easy Tips From Modern Condos For Creating a Scandinavian-Inspired Interior
Here at Dwell, we love Scandinavian design and believe there's a lot to learn from all types of projects that incorporate its...

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