In the wake of recent controversies surrounding the funding of major institutions – dubbed "toxic philanthropy" – we must rethink the system for supporting culture, says Forensic Architecture researcher Robert Trafford. More about "The traditional model of philanthropic support is an ongoing act of self-harm"
Dezeen promotion: Dezeen readers can get a discounted rate to Salon Art + Design fair in New York, which will feature designs by Frank Lloyd Wright and Pierre Yovanovitch. More about Mid-century and contemporary designs to go on show at Salon Art + Design in New York
The founders of American studio Turkel Design have used prefabricated components to create a home for themselves in southern California that will also serve as a "lab" for testing ideas and materials. More about Turkel Design uses prefab elements to construct Axiom Desert House in Palm Springs
Dutch designer Richard Hutten clashed with the CEO of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation at the Dezeen Day conference last week, with the two speakers disagreeing over the role of plastic in the circular economy. More about Plastic recycling is "bullshit" says Richard Hutten at Dezeen Day
High-tech was the last major architecture style of the 20th century. This overview by Owen Hopkins kicks off our series exploring the high-tech movement. More about Dezeen's introduction to high-tech architecture
A house on the verge of collapse in Brăila, Romania, has been given a new lease of life by London-based architecture studio Manea Kella. More about Manea Kella converts art-nouveau house in Romania into boutique hotel Casa Popeea
Architects should embrace ideas of cruising and sex in public places in their designs, say the curators of an exhibition at ArkDes in Stockholm. More about Architecture is overdue its own sexual revolution say Cruising Pavilion curators
The colours and textures of a nearby nature reserve inform the interior of this Sydney cafe and restaurant designed by local studio Lot 1 Design. More about Lot 1 Design creates calming green interior for Sydney restaurant
London-based designers Tino Seubert and Theodora Alfredsdottir combined wavy, moulded plywood with off-the-shelf aluminium tubes to create this modular lighting collection. More about Corrugation Lights is a collection of wavy plywood lighting inspired by midcentury furniture
We've selected our pick of the top architecture and design roles on Dezeen Jobs this week, including vacancies at Norweigan firm Snøhetta and Swedish furniture retailer IKEA. More about The most promising architecture and design opportunities this week includes positions at Snøhetta and IKEA
A steel-framed vertical garden cuts through the centre of this brick warehouse-style block in Oberhausen, Germany, topped by a translucent urban greenhouse for agricultural research with a zigzagging roofline. More about Kuehn Malvezzi tops brick office with translucent urban greenhouse