Reality stars the Kardashians have emerged as unlikely fans of Modernist architecture, with Kris Jenner revealing on their TV show that she's reading a book about "Le Courvoisier, which is an architect" (+ movie). More about Kardashians discuss book about famous architect "Le Courvoisier"
Austin-based startup Kasita has created a prototype of a prefabricated micro dwelling that can be slotted into a framework like a bottle into a wine rack (+ slideshow). More about Kasita unveils prefabricated tiny houses that slot into "racks" like wine bottles
Sat close to the San Andreas fault line, this postgraduate education centre by US firm Studiohuerta features thick walls to help minimise damage from earthquakes (+ slideshow). More about Studiohuerta creates "anti-seismic" Center for Postgraduate Studies at Mexico's Cetys University
From a tiny alcove featuring an oversized skylight to a glass shed that can be assembled in remote locations, this week we've rounded up the most-pinned bedrooms ever to be featured on Dezeen (+ slideshow). More about 10 of the most popular bedrooms from Dezeen's Pinterest boards
World Heritage Corb: French-Swiss architect Le Corbusier's humble hosiery factory in France was one of the first buildings designed with proportions based on his innovative Modulor system, and has recently been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List (+ slideshow). More about Le Corbusier's Claude et Duval Factory demonstrates his Modulor proportion system
An industrial robot has tattooed a person's leg for what the designers claim is the first time in history (+ movie). More about "World's first tattoo by an industrial robot" revealed
Opinion: in the aftermath of the EU referendum, Britain has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redesign itself as a coherent, relevant and functioning nation for the 21st century, says Sam Jacob. More about "We could imagine nationhood as a design project"
As city property prices continue to skyrocket, the trend for micro apartments is growing. We've rounded up eight examples – from a 13-square-metre crashpad in Poland, to a Parisian flat with a home cinema – to show how to make the most of a tiny space (+ slideshow). More about Eight tiny apartments that make the most of every square inch
Methamphetamine is being doled out to North Korean construction workers in a bid to speed up progress on a skyscraper in the capital city of Pyongyang, according to reports. More about North Korean builders use crystal meth to speed up skyscraper progress
A small pool is slotted between the inner and outer layers of this house near Bratislava, which was designed according to Italian Renaissance principles by local firm Plural (+ slideshow). More about Plural completes plastic-clad house in Slovakia with inner and outer layers
A Canadian startup has designed an app-controlled home growing system that is intended to make growing organic food and cannabis easier (+ movie). More about Grobo home gardening system makes growing weed easier
This small wooden cabin by London-based architect Sini Kamppari perches among trees on a granite ridge, offering views of a lake in southeast Finland (+ slideshow). More about Lake cabin by Sini Kamppari features slatted timber walls and a projecting terrace