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• Zero-Carbon Prefab Revitalizes an Old English Mine

  

  A mixed-use development transforms a site where the stone that built Bath was unearthed. Slideshow The challenging topography the architects encountered in the... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Tiny Prefabricated House Can Be Built in Two Days

  

  Swedish architect Jonas Wagell has developed a prefabricated cabin concept that takes up a mere 160 square feet. View Slideshow Slideshow The roughly... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Modern Mountain Retreat in Washington

  

  Nestled in a subalpine meadow valley in Washington, the Ranchero House is surrounded by a beautiful but demanding landscape. A Seattle family had frequented... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Modern Wine-Tasting Pavilions Artfully Attuned to the Landscape

  

  In the Napa Valley, Walker Warner Architects crafted modern wine tasting pavilions designed to blend in with the bucolic California landscape. Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Eco-Friendly Device Charges Your Phone and Shuts Off When It's Done

  

  Smartphones may be mobile devices, but their short battery lives require users to constantly tether themselves to wall outlets. With this in mind, Velvetwire se... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 8 Living Rooms We Love

  

  From pretty sitting rooms to luxurious lounge areas, these supreme living spaces show how to make the much-used room stand out. Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Philippe Starck Dreams Up Super Green Prefab System

  

  The famed designer on how his modular living system offers a new, greener take on housing. Slideshow The new, ecologically minded P.A.T.H. Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Gifts from the Dwell Store: For the Design Seeker

  

  This holiday season, the Dwell Store has assembled a series of gift guides to help find something for everyone on your list. This assortment of design gifts... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Get the Look: Wood Bathrooms

  

  Though hard, nonporous surfaces like glass, steel, and tile typically come to mind in bathroom design, marine-grade wood can be a smart choice to warm up a... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Modern Mud Homes: A New Take on Building in Ghana

  

  A design contest wants Ghanaians to envision modern homes hewn from the material beneath their feet. Slideshow First Place: Sankofa House by M.A.M.O.T.H. Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Painting the Modern World: Color-Saturated Design and Architecture

  

  We dive into the wonderful world of color in Dwell's October 2014 issue, delving into how designers, architects, artists, hotels, companies, and educators... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Sneak Peek of Neri & Hu's Home Concept for IMM Cologne 2015

  

  Every year at IMM Cologne, the Das Haus installation gives a designer free reign to re-conceptualize the home in a large-scale installation. Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Marimekko Unveils Sea-Inspired Collection

  

  Marimekko's spring/summer 2015 collection is the first line by Finnish artist and designer Kustaa Saksi. The characteristically bright array takes on an... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Midcentury Modern Homes of Palm Springs Under Moonlight

  

  The striking midcentury homes of Palm Springs are well-documented in photographs, books, and films. But simply by capturing the houses at night,... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Inviting Kitchen Built on a Tight Budget

  

  In Austin, Texas, architect Sean Guess forges an inventive industrial kitchen for a cost-conscious couple. A tight construction budget informed the choices... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• This Mug Makes Iced Coffee in Under 5 Minutes

  

  There are plenty of commuter mugs that are insulated to keep coffee and tea hot, but there are few options for making home iced coffee from a fresh-brewed pot. Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 5 Must-Read Books On Color

  

  New releases on the wonderful world of color—or a palate-cleansing lack thereof. View Slideshow Slideshow The Essential Cy Twombly, edited by Nicola Del Roscio... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Improved Noise-Canceling Headphones by Bose

  

  For over 20 years, Bose headphones have set the standard in noise-canceling technology. Their latest product, the QuietComfort 25, promises a purer listening... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• How to Optimize Acoustics at Home

  

  You've shelled out for a top-of-the line sound system or sleek, modern speakers, but are you getting the best listening experience at home? Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Tour Impressive Buildings with Cool Spaces!

  

  Great buildings are fodder for Instagrams and sometimes even architectural pilgrimages. But many admirers know little beyond the architect's name—if that.... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN