Recent articles by Ellen

This All-Glass Micro Cabin in Finland Boasts Views in Every Direction

With see-through walls, this riverside abode embraces both hot summers and and bitter winters thanks to smart design features

New Nonprofit 'The Oath' Empowers Outdoorists from All Walks of Life

Co-founded by Teresa Baker, Pattie Gonia, and José G. González, the platform aims to help create a more inclusive outdoor community

Hikerkind Drops Super Limited, Made-to-Order Winter Capsule Collection

Two extra cozy, functional pieces complete the young brand's first full outfit

This Shape-Shifting Mobile Cabin Is Inspired by NYC's Retrofitted Warehouse Lofts

In this tiny cabin, space-saving elements like expandable tables, soaring ceilings, hidden storage, and a retractable roof prove small is mighty

This Luxe Campground Is the Perfect Way to Visit Cape Cod—Regardless of Season

First hand notes from a recent visit to the California-based luxe lodging company's first East Coast outpost—on the rugged Massachusetts coast

Visit this Nordic Landscape Hotel—and Santa Claus—in Finland's Far North

32 elevated cabins create a peaceful retreat in the subarctic north of Finland... on the grounds of the world's top Christmas-themed amusement park

New Checker Collection from D'emploi Adds Color to Your Home and Daily Routine

After a two-year hiatus New York designer Kyle Mosholder returns with a new collection of handmade items for everyday use, at home and around town

This Aussie Start-Up Aims to Bring Good Design to Home Buyers on a Budget

Frustrated with inefficient, mass-produced homes, this young Australian design studio sells affordable, eco-conscious, architect-designed home plans

A Paradise of Playful Forest Cabins Opens Outside of Wuhan, China

A trio of prefab cabins draws inspiration from kids toys to create an educational foundation for sustainable living

Book a Cabin for R&R at This 225-acre Farmland Retreat in Upstate New York

NYC restaurateur Taavo Somer reimagines a swathe of Hudson Valley farmland as retreat for creatives in need of a break from the city

This New York-Based Company Is Using Prefab Cabins to Democratize Development

By leasing prefab cabin units to landowners, this start-up hopes to make hotel ownership and operation flexible and approachable

Nordlys Brings PNW & Scandinavian Style to Northern Wisconsin Farmlands

Set on 140 sprawling acres of farmland, this newly opened rental cabin boasts uniquely designed architecture and endless views

This Floating, Architect-Designed Cabin Gives New Meaning to "Houseboat"

Cleverly designed to let nature in and keep poor weather out, this seafaring home is the perfect place to spend a rainy Seattle winter

This Norwegian Prefab Company Designs Mobile Tiny Homes for Design-Loving Outdoorists

From a washing machine to a walk-in closet, these prefab cabins feature all the creature comforts of a traditional home but are ready for the road

Buy This Flatpack Cabin Kit or Rent it For a Night in the Welsh Countryside

Stay for a night or buy your own kit, this unique, handmade cabin in Wales is inspired by nature (and Frank Gehry)

This Northern Thailand Retreat Celebrates Local Design & Remote Living

Off-grid and set among mountains, this unique cabin explores vernacular architecture, shou sugi ban woodworking techniques, and a remote lifestyle

Kammok Re-Releases their Classic Roo Double Hammock with Recycled Materials

Back with an eco-conscious twist and two new colorways, the sustainably made hammock is sure to put your mind and body at ease

This Eco-Village On the Coast of Finland Is an Off-Grid Retreat for Nature Lovers

Inspired by the Finnish archipelago lifestyle, this cluster of cabins invites guests to connect with nature, sustainable living, and coastal views

This Minimal, Modern Cabin in the Andes Mountains Explores How We Live & Work

Through prefab and sustainable design, this modest, remote mountain cabin helps visitors find balance

This Off-Grid Home in the Costa Rican Cloud Forest Channels Wellness & Sustainability

Situated in a remote Costa Rican cloud forest, this mountain home proves you don't have to sacrifice design to build off-grid

This New Brooklyn-Based Outdoor Brand Embraces Inclusivity With Leisurely Gear

The Black woman-owned brand explores how accessible outdoor gear for the beach, park, and campsite can be inclusive

Rent a Floating Cabin and Elevate Your Camping Experience at This Minnesota Park

Dark lean-tos and musky mattresses, be gone! These architect-designed, student-built rental cabins elevate the camping experience within a public park

They Built a Famous Cabin. Then the Wildfires Came. Now They're Helping Others Build

Q&A with Elevated Spaces founder and builder on building with a community, selling cabin and treehouse plans, and expert advice for new DIY builders

A Community of Beachfront Villas Prove Beautiful Design Can be Built on a Budget

On the coastline of Oaxaca, Mexico, this community of tiny-homes are beautiful, energy-efficient, and affordably built using local materials