EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — When Rayora and Art Alexander thought about what kind of place they'd like to retire in, they imagined a rural retreat set against a backdrop of mountains and woodlands. They found ...

For buyers priced out of traditional custom builds, the rise of alternative architecture is offering a refreshing—and often more attainable—path to homeownership. One standout example is the $180K ...

A home on the market in Florida promises to be "disaster-proof" thanks to its unique design and engineering. The house is actually a geodesic dome, a circular structure made of interlocking straight ...

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Once the foundation had been laid where he planned to build a house, Eugene Tallarico pitched a tent in the middle of an undeveloped property in Montauk. The flight attendant purser would sleep there ...

Dome homes are known for being among the more unique and out-there home designs, but one property in Kalamazoo, MI, really takes the cake when it comes to quirky residences. At first glance, ...

The property has been designed to be incredibly energy-efficient, meaning that utility bills are "ultralow," according to the ...

They’ve been called moon homes, suburban igloos and bubble houses. The dome home, a futuristic fad once heralded by hippies, is trying to stage a comeback as an antidote to climate change. They’ve ...

Calling all science-fiction fans: A dome home in Otterville, MO, looks like it came from a galaxy far, far away. Listed for $348,421, the otherworldly double-dome design measures 2,061 square feet, ...

Great design can be subjective, but few can argue with architecture that incorporates natural materials sourced directly from the land it’s built on. One stellar example of such design is in this ...

Martin Gallagher wanted his mom to live close by, so he built a spare home in his Southwest Portland backyard. Don't imagine a tiny, sweet chalet or plain box. After weighing the benefits, Gallagher ...