To create their rural Connecticut getaway, Lisa Gray and Alan Organschi layered their modern design sensibility atop an early...

One of only a few residences in the U.S. made of cross-laminated timber (CLT), Haus Gables experiments with angular spaces and...

At Whitefish Lake, Workaday Design conquers a tricky lot to capitalize on views of the water across the street.

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

An architect couple finance their family home by doubling the plan and selling half.

In his own family residence, architect Kai Binnewies carves out a multilevel interior to put a modern twist on tradition.

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

A family’s house outside the hustle of Amsterdam makes the most of local materials and forms.

Whether it’s flat, gabled, butterfly, shed, gambrel, mansard, or hipped, the shape of a roof can have serious design and...

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

If any homes could conjure the Halloween spirit, it would be these all-black haunts.

With an angled roof designed to resemble the surrounding cliffs, a house in Maui, Hawaii, is built to meld with the landscape.

If you've been dreaming of topping your home off with a living roof but want to get the job done on your own, we have you covered.

The bold yet minimalist residence sits lightly on the land and engages with the surrounding scenery.

Australian architect Roger Nelson spent almost a decade designing a home for his family in Lorne before teaming up with DREAMER...

Architect Ben Koush’s home blends into the neighborhood—but walk inside, and you’ll discover how he played with space in the...

Toying with a conventional form, an architect designs a modern house meant for alfresco entertaining.

An observation roof and outdoor room extend the small footprint into the coastal landscape, while selective materials help it...

By designing a home with an angled roof covered in sod, architecture firm After Party takes living in the land to the next level.

Since its invention by Le Corbusier in 1930, the butterfly roof has endured as a dramatic architectural feature.

Located in Old Cutler Bay, the airy residence features a large outdoor kitchen and dining area overlooking the water.

Portland architect Solomon Berg replaces a grow house with a streamlined home for his sister’s family of six.

There's something undeniably mystical about pyramids and prisms, and architects the world over have used the enigmatic form in...

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

C.F. Møller Architects implements an abundance of brick in an homage to another of their projects, the elegant Aarhus University.

Sandwiched between two concrete slabs, a modern holiday home is fully integrated into nature.

The 2,368-square-foot dwelling in Oeiras, a Portuguese city just west of Lisbon, features light-filled living spaces and interior...

An outdoor enthusiast’s eco-friendly retreat on the shores of Wallis Lake embraces the beach and bushland.

GLUCK+ builds on the language of iconic design with a family home in the Hollywood Hills.

A green roof cools your home in the summer, insulates in the winter, and has far-reaching benefits for the community, but keeping...

The Ribeirão Preto Residence sports a dramatic, cantilevered roof and a robust indoor/outdoor connection.

Experience cabin life to the fullest in this minimalist structure that's tucked in the mountains of Northern Sweden.

Designed by Argentine firm Alarcia Ferrer Arquitectos, this holiday home offers sweeping views and two separate autonomous levels...

The Kirkwood House in the celebrated Sea Ranch community along the Californian coast features a sod roof and a sunken courtyard.

A Finnish architect teams up with a log home manufacturer to create the stunning, hyper-modern Wave House.

Cantilevered volumes of glass lift the residents of this modern Atlanta home high into an urban forest.