Recent articles by Ellen

Minimalist, Modular Bags for Daily Explorations by WAYKS of Berlin

The emerging brand utilizes recycled and PFC-free materials and emphasizes continuity with each new design release

Hotel 48° Nord Embraces Scandinavian Design and Spa Culture in France

Overlooking the French village of Breitenbach, this sustainably-minded hotel centers nature and well-being in Nordic culture

This Clever Experimental Cabin is Designed to Accommodate Both Human and Bird

In bold color, Madrid's "Love Shack" provides protection and habitat to neighboring animals, while bringing its clients closer to family

TOURISTS Hotel Embraces Nature With Design in the Berkshires of Western Mass

This riverside retreat gives the American Motor Lodge a long-awaited and well deserved redesign

Eco-Cabins Use Sustainable Design to Lessen Impact on South African Nature Reserve

Situated in the heart of South Africa's most biodiverse shrubland, this campus of cabins allows visitors to experience nature while practicing stewardship and conservation

Stay in This Luxe Treehouse Cabin in the Estonian Countryside

“Nature meets history” at this intriguing new resort concept, where guests sleep among the trees on the grounds of a 15th-century manor

This Off-Grid Tiny Cabin Comes Prefab, Ready for Life Wherever You Are

From skylights to stacked sleeping units, this custom cabin can be re-arranged to make the perfect space for your esccape

The Kiwi Hiker Huts Gets a Modern Upgrade With Epic Views and Prefab Design

Set amongst rolling farmland in New Zealand, this prefab house celebrates simply living, nature and the home

Slow Cabins Use Off-Grid Design to Better Care for the Land—and Guests

Through solar, water, and low impact initiatives, this unique travel company creates a net-positive impact on their surroundings

Bali-based Stilt Studios Makes Luxury Design More Accessible With Prefab Treehouses

Using prefab design to make high-end architecture more accessible and decrease the harm impacts of tourism development in Indo

Fjällräven Reimagines Classics With Deadstock Materials in New Samlaren Collection

Making use of leftover material from production, the limited collection features classic pieces in bold, patchwork colorways

A Refined Holiday Home Hidden Among Sweden's Rocky West Coast

This well-considered island cabin outside Gothenburg will have you daydreaming of warmer weather and salt water breezes

Find Adventure At Home With These 5 Animated Series that Celebrate the Great Outdoors

Escape to other worlds of illustrated adventure offering wit, heart, and sprawling landscapes, in under 30 min

Cardinal House Addresses Housing Needs in Canada's First Nation Communities

Using innovative building techniques, prefab, CLT, and efficient thermal design to address housing needs

Design Your Own Prefab Cabin or Tiny House Trailer With Modular Dwelling

The young Tennessee-based design and build shop allows customers to fully customize their cabin, from foundation to interior

'Portraits de Villes' Photo Book Series Captures Aspen in Summer

Cowboys and cabins, fly fishers and camping—Colorado takes center stage as the latest location in the ongoing series of city-centric photo books

A Cluster of Micro Cabins Balances the Need for Community With a Want to Escape

From Oslo-based studio Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter, enjoy dinner with the fam then head to bed in your own private cabin

Oslo-based Studio Snøhetta Gives the Hiking Lodge a Contemporary Update

The Tungestølen Tourist Cabin is a far cry from the dark and dingy lodges of old

Experience the Beauty of the PNW from this Custom Built Treehouse

An evergreen escape along the Washington/Oregon border, this modern rental exudes good design, good views, and good vibes

The Scottish Bothy Gets a Modern Upgrade at this Remote "Rough Luxury" Estate

'Wild wellness' drives the design behind these two lakeside cabins in the remote countryside of Scotland

This Portable, Prefab A-Frame Cabin Is Ready for a Life of Adventure

How the newly launched Portland, Oregon-based design company champions accessibility, sustainability, and mobility with prefab architecture

This Emerging Cabin Company Builds Eco-Conscious Escapes in the Forests of Quebec

The environmentally-focused luxury cabin comes complete with outdoor sauna and views of the Mont-Tremblant valley

This Pair of Cabins Mix Old and New to Create Rustic Harmony

With a design and material palette rooted in durable sustainability, these cabins in Washington State are built to be cozy for years to come

Vegan, Sustainable EDC Hiking Boots for Women From Toronto's Alice + Whittles

Hit the trails, weekend errands, or city streets in these environmentally-friendly and ethically-sourced boots