Architecture

Habitat for Humanity is known for making homeownership a reality. With 3D-printing technology, it’s making homeownership even more affordable.

Planning your next escape? Venture beyond the familiar hotels to uncover the best-kept secrets in vacation destinations. These 20 bed-and-breakfasts around the country offer luxurious lodgings, warm hospitality, and daring style and character that promise to make your stay a memorable one.

Homebuyers and renters who dare to be different often put down roots in alternative dwellings that others eschew. Even if your inner compass tells you to steer clear of the offbeat or the outlandish, you may enjoy window-shopping these eccentric estates with architecture and decor that defy all conventions.

A well-built farmhouse will never go out of style. The rustic interior offers old-fashioned beauty, while the views of rolling hills and lush forests provide tranquility. What’s more, many of these renovated farmhouses offer modern details, from open living spaces to luxurious master bathrooms. Check out these 12 awe-inspiring farmhouses that will have city dwellers and rural folk alike daydreaming about the country life.

Cool in the summer, warm in the winter, and protected from the elements, earthen shelters—or hobbit houses—aren’t just for Bilbo in the Shire.

The direction a house faces is important whether you’re looking for a new home, evaluating a new house construction site, or just curious about the siting of your current residence.

If you’re looking for vintage and salvaged finds, check out these great sources.

Whether leveled by tornadoes, flooded by hurricanes, or scorched by fires, these great American cities have risen from the rubble to become revitalized burgs bearing little resemblance to the ruins they once were.

Strange as it may seem, having an architect or designer is usu­ally more important on a renovation job than for new construction.

These architects overcame racial barriers to become pioneers in their field, paving the way for generations to follow.