Gallery of unusual houses

Dami Lee might be an architect, but she's also an astute student of film. In this video, she combines these interests as she looks at the buildings and other design elements in 5 pieces of sci-fi media and discusses how these design choices contribute to what their creators were trying to say. She looks at… READ THE REST

Move over sticky, candy-laden gingerbread houses, there's a new "edible architecture" in town and it's savory. The Charcuterie Chalet is constructed with walls of flatbread, windows of pretzels, and shingles of smoked salami. Instead of sugary frosting, fancy spreadable cheese is the glue that holds it all together. The snow surrounding the chalet? Parmesan cheese,… READ THE REST

In this Architectural Digest video, architect Michael Wyetzner looks at the evolution of Wayne Manor in the Batman franchise, from its first appearance in the comic books to its depictions in television and film. Spoiler alert: It's gotten bigger, and bigger, and bigger. READ THE REST

We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. It's time for some holiday shopping, and if you're not doing it online, you'll be, well, in line. Since there aren't many folks who find hanging out at big box stores… READ THE REST

We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Tablets sit in an interesting segment. Larger than a smartphone but more portable than a laptop, they offer plenty of power for day-to-day tasks without consuming too much bag room. So if… READ THE REST

We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. This year, instead of giving to others, it's time to think of yourself. You can't be reliant on your goodwill alone to feel fulfilled, and cash can usually fill that void… READ THE REST