Stephen Zacks is an advocacy journalist, architecture critic, urbanist, and organizer based in New York City.

Budget Breakdown: The Foundation Is Also the Floor at This Shedlike $1.1M Hudson Valley Retreat
A concrete slab and corrugated metal siding root the energy-efficient home in an apple orchard with views of the Catskills.
This Leafy Green Garden Dwelling in India Has an Endless Pool
Studio Dashline designs a lush home for a family in Gwalior with local materials, contemporary flourishes, and a stargazing...
Before & After: In Mérida, a Blocky ’80s Home Turns Over a New Leaf
FMT Estudio gives a stark and dated dwelling a playful renovation that embraces the sunny climate with lush courtyards and a...