Recent articles by Ellen

Robots, Humans, and Mother Nature Assemble a Cabin in the Woods of England

Designed and built by a team of students and one large robotic arm, the Woodland Cabin is a testament to humans and machine collaboration

How to Book a Stay at NY State Park's New Cozy Contemporary Cabin System

Just two hours outside of NYC, 25 public cabins and cottages on the Long Island coastline bring affordable cabin escapes to all New Yorkers

These Charming Prefab Cabins & Saunas Can Be Ordered Online Direct From Estonia

Make your cottagecore dreams a reality with these traditionally crafted cabins fit for the Shire

New Streaming Service 'Shelter' Is Netflix for Design Lovers

The curated platform offers over 200 hours of documentaries, shorts, and episode-driven series on all things architecture, design, and sustainability

Stay In a Floating Cabin Cube at the All-New Piaule Landscape Hotel

Among 50-acres of rolling forest sits a luxe, eco hotel & spa centering locally-made homeware, beautiful design, and nature-inspired wellness

These Playful Prefab Dome Homes Are Endlessly Customizable

From music studios to glamping pods, these turtle-like cabins are durable, creative, and like nothing we've seen yet

This LA-Based Prefab Company Draws Inspiration from Mid-Century Greats

Live out your mid-century modern dreams (affordably) in these sleek prefab cabins from Southern California

The Inoki-Ye House Outside of Osaka, Japan Brings Cabin-Life to the City

Amidst industrial warehouse and factories, this residential extension brings peace and quiet to a family's backyard

Renewable Energy and Waste Wood Make This Spanish Cabin One of a Kind

Made with local wood from the surrounding forest and powered by renewable energy, this sculpture-like cabin was built for and during quarantine

Parks Project Releases Colorful Apparel Benefiting NYC's Prospect Park

Proceeds from this cheerful summertime collection go towards the maintenance and upkeep of the iconic 585 acre NYC park

NYC-based Women-led Brand Hikerkind Releases Design-Forward Hiking Basics

The women-led brand kicks off with a weekend hiking club and core collection, because you deserve to look and feel your best in nature, too

Live Your Sci-Fi Fantasy in This Folding Copper Cabin in Australian Farm Country

Stacked living quarters, a lush wood interior, and floor-to-ceiling shutters to invite the outdoors in—or keep it out

This Italian Chateau Seamlessly Blends 17th and 20th Century Design

Built in 1664 and remodeled 300 years later, Casa Garelli is a testament to the enduring draw of life in the mountains

This London-Based Studio Is Making Prefab Cabins Inspired by Minecraft

Design and buy the fully custom cabin of your dreams with JaK Studio's forthcoming interactive platform inspired by video game design

Quality, Style, and Ample Storage Make These Prefab Cabins Truly Unique

Clever details, foldable furniture, and a perfectly crisp look make these Aussie-made off-grid cabins a welcome addition to our prefab dreams

At This New Montana Retreat, a Luxe Grain Silo Is Your Humble Home

From aging farm supply to chic modern retreats, this unique rental property near Glacier National Park is worth a visit

Deep in the Italian Alps, an Aging Chalet Sees a Striking Modern Update

Renovated to retain original character and embrace incredible mountain views, "MV Cabin" comes to life through concrete, wood, and stone

This Unique Jungle House Explores New Ways to Do Architecture in Rural Colombia

Incorporating modern and pre-Hispanic building techniques, the beautiful "Woven House" hopes to act as a future housing model for remote places

Beautifully Luxe Prefab Houses & Saunas by UK Studio Nomad Cabins

From ready-made greenhouses to movable family-sized cabins, this British design-build studio makes luxe living off-grid dang attractive

Rumpl & Famed Graphic Designer Stefan Sagmeister "Beautiful Shapes" Blanket

The limited-edition down blanket explores "Universal Beauty" with bold, colorful shapes that appeal both indoors and out

This Minimalist Cabin in English Countryside Is Rewilding Nearby Nature

At this serene holiday rental in southwest England, proceeds go towards bringing abandoned farmland back to its wild roots

On a Quebec Mountaintop, 37 Miles of MTB Trails Connect a Community of Cabins

At this Canadian park, book yourself a stay in an off-grid cabin with world-class trails to explore outside your front door

At the Majara Residence, Bold Architecture Embraces Community and Nature

Set among a naturally colorful landscape, this network of 200 domes in the Persian Gulf connects the local community with adventure seeking visitors

Near Nagano, A Modest Mountain Cabin Embraces Forest Bathing

Set into a wild hillside aways outside Tokyo, the unique cabin design encourages natural air-flow and a very close relationship with nature