Photo: GilesG Photography When John Trevillian moved into a small, drab, semidetached, formerly government-subsidized house in Essex, England, the place was ...

Not only is the main residence reported to be the largest log cabin in the world, but priced at $40 million, “Granot Loma” is also the most expensive home in...

Rarely does a house become famous for its driveway, but this one in Alabama is the exception. Its driveway curves in the shape of a guitar, while creative...

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The home is often viewed as a spiritual place, but this design is next-level.What was once an old, empty church in Chicago is now a gorgeous seven-bedroom...

We love how this tiny little shed on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in Iceland reminds us of the A-frame’s humble origins — it’s just a super-simple way to keep the elements at bay.

This is not your grandma’s A-frame. This stunning asymmetrical modern vacation home by architect William O'Brien Jr. seems to slice through the landscape, reminding us never to underestimate not only the A-frame’s versatility of design, but also of style.

Why escape the exciting city life for a quaint, tiny cottage when you can have both at the same time?In New York, even penthouses won’t do anymore. Situated at the top of an East Village apartment building’s top-floor residence is a rooftop cottage, which could all be yours for an easy $4.4 million.To be fair, this “tiny home” actually comes with a spacious 1,972 square-foot duplex, which really defeats the purpose of traditional cottage living. But such is life when you can afford a place…

At first you think this might be a shipwreck but it's actually a functioning home found in Portugal.

Mature oak trees pass through this Lakeview home’s partially-covered porch ceiling; designer Alter Studio also included open decks to make sure that water can still penetrate to the trees’ root systems.

Instead of chopping down trees to construct their buildings, these architects incorporated existing oaks, ficus, palms, and other varieties into their...

These homes look like they belong in a fairy tale. Here's one small, stone-faced cottage surrounded by trees and colorful flower beds.

The Six-Gabled House was the first of three to be built, and is constructed of approximately 12,000 bottles. It measures 20 feet by 14 feet.

The Singapore hotel appears as if two columns of forest grow between its three buildings. In reality, the entire building is one massive garden.

Set on Lac de Gayme in the Auvergne region, the cabin is constructed of acrylic glass panels and Pine. Artist Morin states,“The combination of wood and a modern industrial material, acrylic glass, brings transparency to the construction while maintaining its protective function.

Would you live on a houseboat? Seattle-based architect, David Olson, created a modern steel structure with 360 degree views.