The American Institute of Architects has selected its top 10 housing projects of the last 12 months, including a rusting steel residence in rural Washington, a series of musicians' cottages in Vermont and a student housing tower in Boston (+ slideshow). More about AIA names top 10 American housing projects of the year
Milan 2015: designer Jasper Morrison has brought together prototypes and iconic designs from the 80-year history of Italian furniture brand Molteni – including early pieces by Gio Ponti and contemporary work by Norman Foster and Alvaro Siza (+ slideshow). More about Jasper Morrison curates exhibition chronicling 80 years of Molteni design collaborations
Dezeen promotion: Clerkenwell Design Week will return from 19 to 21 May with a range of installations designed to transform public spaces around the central London district. More about Clerkenwell Design Week announces installations for 2015
Lyndon Neri and Alberto Alessi have paid tribute to Michael Graves, following a memorial service for the influential American architect who died last month (+ interview). More about Lyndon Neri and Alberto Alessi pay tribute to Michael Graves
Product design consultancy Mormedi has created an electronic cigarette, which they hope will become like a "personal accessory similar to a pen" for users (+ slideshow). More about Mormedi's e-cigarette is designed as a personal accessory
Dezeen promotion: the Design Trust is offering those living or working in Hong Kong and the Greater Pearl River Delta region the chance to receive funding for their design and research initiative projects. More about Design Trust offers grants for design and research projects in Hong Kong
Strips of recycled hardwood enclose the narrow balcony that runs around the edge of this family residence on the outskirts of a fishing village in Thailand (+ slideshow). More about Slatted timber screens shade poolside residence in Thailand by Architectkidd
The future of Thomas Heatherwick's proposed Garden Bridge in London is in jeopardy after a court ruling yesterday granted permission for a judicial review of the project. More about Garden Bridge hits an obstacle as judicial review is granted
Milan 2015: Dutch designer Maarten Baas has formed milky and coloured glass into pendant lamps that look like balloons. More about Maarten Baas adds balloon-shaped pendants to lighting range for Lasvit
This concrete pod with faceted sides and a glass facade is perched up over a courtyard, creating an extension to a house in Mexico that doesn't compromise its existing outdoor spaces (+ slideshow). More about Faceted concrete capsule by Noborders Collective extends a Mexican residence
Milan 2015: these stools constructed from kitchen sponge are drenched in vivid yellow PVC by Tokyo-based product designer Satsuki Ohata to create drooping forms reminiscent of melting cheese (+ slideshow). More about Fondue Stool by Satsuki Ohata is modelled on molten cheese