A house for an artist in Italy takes shape from traditional materials and landforms.

A former Design Vanguard firm puts a modern spin on a traditional Norwegian cabin, creating the Mylla House for an American family living in Oslo.

Inspired by its site, a surprising house in Los Angeles is designed to be experienced from the top down.

The creator of the Rigorous Living Building Challenge designs his own super-sustainable dwelling.

A disappearing pavilion reflects its wooded setting, a counterpoint to the residence's masonry sleeping quarters.

An unusual house constructed of upcycled shipping containers cuts a striking figure in Brooklyn.

A vacation house in the Turks and Caicos Islands takes cues from its waterfront site and the tropical climate.

A California firm works with an industrial designer client to create a contemporary home in the Santa Barbara hills.

A New York firm revisits the site of its first residence to create a relaxing backyard retreat in the Hudson Valley for a longtime client and friend. 

A family complex in Vancouver shields itself from a busy street while opening up to interior courtyards.