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Brian Libby is a Portland-based architecture writer who has contributed to Dwell since 2004. He has also written for The New York Times, Architect, CityLab, Salon, Metropolis, Architectural Record and The Oregonian, among others. Libby additionally writes the Portland Architecture blog and is an award-winning filmmaker and photographer.

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Budget Breakdown: They Gave a Legendary Artist’s Home an Era-Appropriate Revamp for $442K
For a family of four, Ueda Design Studio restores the luminous-yet-drafty midcentury home of Alden Mason with warm materials and...
Budget Breakdown: Near Melbourne, Former Bandmates Make a Modest House Sing for $290K
The countryside residence favors simple, sustainable moves over square footage, and strategically captures views without walls of...
Near Joshua Tree, a Sublime Desert Home Embraces Shadows and Sunlight
Drawing inspiration from Japanese architecture and beach umbrellas planted in the sand, Mapa Architects crafts a calming escape...

Guides

Everything You Need to Know About Building an ADU in Portland, Oregon
Accessory dwelling units help the city meet its density goals and extend housing options—but only after striking a...