Princeton University is suing Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects over the school's Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, claiming the building process was careless and took too long. More
As the 2020s begins, Aaron Betsky predicts that architects in the new decade will focus on reuse, flexible spaces and earthy materials. More
American artist Syd Mead, who is best known for his visual concept designs for sci-fi film Blade Runner, has died at the age of 86. More
Design duo Kiki & Joost has created a collection of solar panels for MyEnergySkin, a Dutch company that wants to make products attractive enough to cover building facades. More
American designer Lexi Tallisman avoided pieces "you'd have to tip-toe around" while overhauling a New York home, which features an eclectic mix of finishes and decor. More
The Mount Sinai Kyabirwa Surgical Facility in Uganda by Kliment Halsband Architects is a self-sustaining facility topped with solar panels. More
Los Angeles-based artist Lucy McRae has created a survival kit for a post-apocalyptic future, designed to be carried on the body like a mountain porter. More
Indian architecture studio Charged Voids has designed Office 543 around an elliptic meeting room with granite walls, which is a private space among the glass-walled offices. More
A restaurant has opened in Frankfurt that combines the classic styling of a French brasserie with contemporary artworks and rich textiles. More
London-based lighting brand Plumen has partnered with 3D-printing specialist Batch.works to develop a range of shades for its LED bulbs that are printed on-demand using recycled plastic. More
Wonder Architects have used pale green ceramic tiles to clad a house extension in Yangqing, China, that mirrors the form of its traditional neighbours. More
