Recent articles by Ellen

In the Woods of Wuhan Sits a Playful Contemporary Prefab Cabin

Composed of a triangle and a rectangle, this cabin looks like a child's drawing but hides some nifty sustainable features

This UK A-Frame Has a Built-in Optical Illusion for a Reason

In the architect-designed, owner-built accessory dwelling unit, contemporary design and local materials make for a rustic retreat

Where to Go Glamping (Almost) Anywhere in America

Hop on the glamping bandwagon and enjoy a luxe outdoors experience one of these awesome glamping tents, treehouses, and yurts from East to West Coast

This Sustainable Brazilian Jungle Treehouse Was Inspired by a Yoga Pose

Made of local bamboo and eucalyptus, this creative jungle cabin features a lounge, outdoor tub, hammock area, and wide open views

Hikerkind Drops First Ever Full Collection to Dress Hikers On and Off the Trail

Inspired by the triple crown of hiking, the debut line of minimalist women's gear aims to inspire confidence on trail through comfort and style

This Rural Thai House Is Part Shipping-Container, Part A-Frame Cabin

Ordinary from afar, this residential compound in Thailand cleverly converts five shipping containers into a modern family home

The 19 Best Cabin Rentals in PA to Escape to This Season

Within reach of Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, even NYC, these cabins, A-frames, treehouses, and tiny homes are the perfect place to call base camp

This Striking Mountaintop Cabin Overlooks Washington's Prehistoric San Juan Islands

Inspired by its mountaintop setting, this contemporary cabin by Seattle's Heliotrope Architects matches the beauty of the surrounding San Juan Islands

The 17 Best Spots to Go Glamping in Tennessee

From Nashville to Chattanooga, Knoxville to Gatlinburg, here's how to enjoy the great outdoors from a luxe tent, dome, treehouse, Airstream, and more

Escape Portlandia to a Micro-Cabin Heaven Near Mount Adams

Just 45 mins east of Portland you'll find 40 cabin rentals from the company formerly called Getaway, set among evergreen woods on 80 acres of forest

Glamping in PA: 13 Best Spots for a Luxe Camping Getaway

Experience PA's rolling hills, rich forests, and sprawling farmlands from these canvas tents, quaint trailers, and homey yurts

The 15 Best Places to Go Glamping in Sunny Southern California

Explore SoCal's picturesque mountains, deserts, and coastline in these unique tents, yurts, and retro Airstreams

This Supersized 360-Foot-Long Shed in Australia Is a School, Farm, and Home

This unassuming hilltop building is home to a meandering garden of edible plants, living quarters, cooking school, sauna, and more

A Trio of Cabins Make up This Mini Summer Complex in Sweden

With three small structures joined together by a large outdoor living space, this outpost in the Stockholm archipelago is the ideal seasonal getaway

Behind the Meteorite Cabin's Intimidating Facade Is a Playground

Featuring a central atrium, a maze of passages, and an elevated sleeping net, this Scandinavian cabin breaks the mold inside and out

A Floating Sauna Built by Hand During 2020's Sheltered-in-Place Mandates

Assembled with salvaged materials from friends and neighbors, the Sea Sauna is a seasonal spa that spends its summers in the harbor

In Australia, Three Shipping Containers Combine to Form a Modern Holiday Home

The subject of a new film series by Shelter streaming service, this clever private getaway pushes design constraints to the limits in coastal Victoria

This Modern Steel Lookout Is Both a Writing & Hunting Retreat

Set on a 1,000-acre West Texas ranch, this corten steel cabin pays homage to its spectacular setting with wide windows and spaces to take in views

AutoCamp Opens its Latest West Coast Location in the Desert of Joshua Tree, CA

Featuring 47 Airstreams and a shimmering new clubhouse, the glampsite celebrates the High Desert with style

This Iranian A-Frame Is an Experiment in Timeless Architecture

On the banks of a manmade lake, this minimalist cabin takes inspiration from local materials and contemporary design to create a new housing model

Build This A-Frame Cabin in Two Weekends for Just $2,500

These comprehensive cabin plans feature everything you need to buy to build your very own A-Frame micro cabin, from Elevated Spaces

These Hot Springs in Chile Were Restored to Preserve Landscape and Culture

After these popular hot springs fell into disrepair, an architecture student gave them a second life by redesigning the riverside site

This New Women-led Program Is Helping Build Future Outdoor Industry Leaders

Marked by mentorship, community, and cultivated time outdoors, this new programs offers personal & professional growth for industry professionals

Based on a Child's Drawing, Eagle's Nest Is a New Vision of the Camp Bunkhouse

Outside Montreal, Quebec, this contemporary camp building uses classic shapes to make a minimalist space with lots of room to gather and sleep