Frank Barkow of Barkow Leibinger returns to his roots with a wood-framed house in Montana.

As homeowner needs evolve due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects, architects must consider how their floor plans can respond to these new concerns to achieve each client’s ideal home.

A trio of projects in different climates and settings offers insights for living with a smaller energy footprint.

Architect Arthur Casas designs a seaside dwelling near São Paulo for a long, narrow site.

The 2021 edition of Record Houses features six impressive residences, each of which respond to diverse contexts and reframe the typology’s otherwise conventional notions.

On Great Barrier Island, Herbst Architects reimagines the classic New Zealand beach shack with movable layers that can be deployed to let in the breeze or protect against harsh weather.

Architect Ignacio Urquiza responds to a rugged site in Oaxaca by designing a residence as three open pavilions.

On a blustery Oregon beachfront, architect James Cutler creates a dwelling that offers both a sheltered courtyard and dramatic views.

Partners in design and life, Takaaki and Yuko Fuji tailor their own home for living on a tight Tokyo site. Read the article and watch a video tour.