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Own a rare off-grid cliff house up for auction 

by Megan Barber

If 2016 has you ready to flee to the desert and hide in a bunker, may we present to you a rad place to hunker down: a completely self-sufficient cave castle.

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New bike rack offers small-space storage solution

by Megan Barber

Called Parkis, the system lets users place the front wheel in a locking mechanism that raises the bike without requiring physical force.

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10 over-the-top ski homes for sale right now

by Megan Barber

Even though most of us will never buy a luxurious ski home, that doesn’t mean we can’t look. Behold, 10 extravagant ski homes available for purchase, right now.

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Nation’s largest tiny house development planned for Colorado mountain town

by Barbara Eldredge

The 19-acre development would include some 200 tiny rentals, plus shared facilities like a gym and restaurant. Salida, CO, a popular tourist destination, hopes the project will help alleviate a short-term housing shortage.

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The treehouses and cabins of new book 'The Hinterland' offer dreamy escapes

by Lauren Ro

What is the hinterland, and why does it beckon? Literally translated from German, it means "the land behind," or, more specifically, a rural area outside of an urban area. The hinterland calls out to city dwellers because it offers respite from...

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9 best holiday markets around the country

by Megan Barber

If a trip to Europe isn’t in the cards this holiday season—and let’s be frank, for most of us that’s unlikely—don’t fret. We’ve rounded up the best outdoor markets in America to visit this holiday season.

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The future of Dallas’s Fair Park, an Art Deco masterpiece

by Patrick Sisson

One of the nation’s largest collections of streamlined architecture may be getting a new owner

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10 best ski towns to visit this winter

by Megan Barber

To ensure that you’re getting the most out of this ski season, we’ve rounded up where to ski and where to stay for 2016-2017. Take a closer look.

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Camp anywhere with this kitchen in a box

by Megan Barber

Designed by iKamper, the ITout is a portable kitchen kit that features everything you might need, from a two-burner stove to a utensil organizer.

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Sleek A-frame retreat offers gorgeous lakeside views

by Lauren Ro

We love a good A-frame for its off-kilter vibes and simple, fun construction, which is why we’re drawn to this one in Quebec that manages to be all of the above—in addition to being stylish and modern.

The 10 best National Parks to visit this winter

by Megan Barber

Whether it’s a snowy trek through a national park in Utah, or a one-on-one encounter with a manatee in Florida’s Biscayne National Park, here are the 10 best national parks to visit this winter.

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World’s largest redwood grove may rise near historic Irish castle

by Barbara Eldredge

When it comes to landscaping, one Irish town is California dreamin’. Birr, Ireland may get what could be the world’s densest grove of giant sequoias and coast redwood trees—as many as 3,000—on the grounds of the town’s historic Birr Castle.

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The landscape architect who helped invent modern city parks

by Patrick Sisson

The roots of today’s awe-inspiring urban spaces can be found in the work of Lawrence Halprin.

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Airplane turned treetop hotel open in Costa Rica

by Megan Barber

Adventurous travelers in Costa Rica can stay in a vintage Boeing 727 airplane, refurbished into a two-bedroom suite that sits high in the jungle canopy.

This Mercedes yacht, company's first, will run you $1.3M

by Megan Barber

Calling all James Bond villain wannabes, Mercedes-Benz just released their first-ever yacht and the pricey boat is ready for its first chase scene.

18 swoonworthy cabins to get you ready for winter

by Megan Barber

From Colorado to New York, a warm fall has quickly turned into cold mornings and the first snowflakes of winter. Dive into 18 jaw-dropping photos sure to have you dreaming of blankets and hot chocolate by the fire.

’30s stone house on 40 acres of breathtaking wilderness asks $1.4M in Colorado

by Lauren Ro

The 40-acre property is nestled right into the hillside, offering privacy, access to hiking trails, and spectacular views of the 14,000-foot snow-capped mountains of the Continental Divide.

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Roomba inventor unveils a robot for weeding

by Barbara Eldredge

When robots take over the world, at least they’ll keep our yards tidy. Inventor Joe Jones—creator of the Roomba—is poised to launch a waterproof, solar-powered gardening robot in the summer of 2017.

9 gorgeous star forts around the world

by Megan Barber

Built around the world from the 16th through the 19th centuries, the star fort today is part tourist attraction, part historical artifact. We’ve rounded up 9 of the prettiest.

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Would you stay at this tiny cabin precariously perched on a rocky cliff?

by Lauren Ro

Built in collaboration with local structural engineers CBD to withstand extreme weather conditions like record snowfalls, rain, and high winds, the cabin literally cantilevers off a cliff, resembling a whale mid-breach.

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Lakeside retreat showcases rugged natural materials in Montana

by Lauren Ro

Created by Austin-based studio Andersson-Wise, Stone Creek Camp takes advantage of its rugged site and puts natural materials at the center of its design scheme.

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Winnebago bets on adventure with new van

by Megan Barber

Winnebago is jumping on the adventure van trend with their new Paseo model, a $115,000 coach built on the Ford Transit Van chassis.

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The prettiest walled cities in the world

by Megan Barber

For hundreds and even thousands of years, walls—as well as the rivers, coastlines, and hillsides people incorporated into their fortifications—were an integral part of city life.

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Chicago’s new Riverwalk offers a vision of the future of urban parks

by Patrick Sisson

The city’s new waterfront gem shows how urban public spaces are evolving

Braille trail, sensory garden, and marimba bench enliven accessible park project

by Patrick Sisson

The Watertown Riverfront Park and Braille Trail near Boston shows how to design for the entire community

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How to create your own drought-tolerant garden

by Kate Losse

We talked to landscape architects who work their magic in southern California’s dry climes

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Timber floating pavilion offers shelter during flooding

by Emily Nonko

Interior architecture students from the Estonian Academy of Arts designed and constructed a pavilion that provides shelter during seasonal flooding at the Soomaa National Park wetlands.

Great Places in America: 15 exceptional streets, neighborhoods, and parks

by Patrick Sisson

Urban gems with personality that exemplify planning excellence

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This transforming tent doubles as a hammock-shelter

by Selina Cheah

Camping is good fun, until you find yourself sleeping on uneven, rocky terrain in a cooped up tent and wish you were off the ground. If that’s ever happened to you, then the Sunda tent could be your next camping necessity.

Lightweight tent for vehicle rooftops lets you camp anywhere

by Megan Barber

If a souped up adventure vehicle feels a bit much, a rooftop tent may be just the thing to get you outside and enjoying new adventures. From festivals to forests, the new Yakima roof top tent is camping made easy.

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How to install a green roof on a private home

by Barbara Eldredge

Creating a green roof is like "putting together an intricate jigsaw." Here, a New York architect and green roof pro walks through the process of designing and installing a lush living rooftop.

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Tiny houses vs. RVs: Which one should you buy?

by Jenny Xie

While both share the same basic function, there are also big differences, from the overall look and feel to more specific concerns like ease of mobility. For a quick idea of which category is more suited for your needs, take our flowchart quiz.

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