Call it a mother-in-law suite, a granny flat, a guest house, a backyard office, an accessory dwelling unit, or just your own sweet compact home. Whichever name you choose for it, there’s no denying ...

If you've taken a look at recent studies, you'll know that homeowners are focused on wellness as a key purchase motivator. This trend goes far beyond LED lighting, smart devices, and other ...

Set on a vineyard in California’s Napa Valley, a compound intended to entertain a large family is in the early stages of design. In addition to the main residence—in what Oakland, California-based ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writes on housing innovation for sustainability and affordability. This article is more than 4 years old. S2A Modular is breaking ...

Robert Newton and John Brackett didn’t hear the typical construction racket while their Newberg home was being built. There were no trucks blocking the driveway and no crews being called off because ...

Dear Jim: I have always thought of modular houses as little plain "boxes", until I recently saw a very attractive large one. Are modular houses good for someone on a tight budget? Are they generally ...

Maine Cabin Masters tackle a modular home for a dad and his three daughters, delivering creative construction, fun surprises ...

Construction prices have spiked about 33 percent in Vermont since last year, driving up the price of new homes and remodeling projects — and squelching the development of middle-income housing. It now ...

With towering walls of glass, heated concrete floors and high ceilings, Minnesota's iconic FlatPak House is back on the market. Designed by Charlie Lazor, the house near Cedar Lake in Minneapolis was ...

If you were reading shelter magazines in the mid-2000s, the odds are good that you came across the FlatPak House, a modern home near Cedar Lake in Minneapolis. The striking — and groundbreaking — ...