Dezeen teamed up with Irthi Contemporary Craft Council to host a panel discussion exploring how contemporary design can help to empower local artisans and craftswomen in the UAE. More about Watch our talk with Irthi Contemporary Craft Council about empowering women in the UAE through craft
David Adjaye's gold sketch of multifaith complex The Abrahamic Family House and Mark Foster Gage's satirical plan for a Trump presidential library are among works for sale in an auction fundraising to support black women in architecture school. More about David Adjaye, Forensic Architecture and Daniel Libeskind donate works to support black women in architecture school
Architect Stefano Boeri has designed prefabricated timber and fabric pavilions, which are set to house Covid-19 vaccination stations in piazzas across Italy from the first half of January. More about Stefano Boeri designs prefabricated vaccination pavilions for 1,500 Italian squares
Toronto architect Carlo Parente has renovated an old and dilapidated mason's shop in Chicago to create a live and work space called Facility for artists Nick Cave and Bob Faust. More about Old industrial building in Chicago transformed into artist couple's home and studios
Dezeen Showroom: Irish brand Mullan Lighting has designed its handmade Osier pendant light to look as if it was aged by time. More about Osier ceramic pendant light by Mullan Lighting
Dezeen Showroom: London studio Pearson Lloyd has created the multifunctional PORTS Storage shelf for office furniture brand Bene. More about PORTS Storage system by Pearson Lloyd for Bene
Hungarian architect Tamás Bene has designed a houseboat, which was informed by local fishing boats, as a holiday home on Lake Tisza for a young couple from Budapest. More about Tamás Bene creates Hungarian houseboat to be "in harmony with its surroundings"
As part of our review of 2020 we recall 10 of the most inventive and unusual fashion and costume designs from the past year, including fleshy bodysuits and a pair of inflatable latex trousers. More about Dezeen's top 10 unconventional fashion designs of 2020
Hospital patients could be treated in prefabricated drive-through clinics without leaving their cars, according to a concept by architect NBBJ. More about Drive-through clinics in hospital car parks could be used for "accelerated vaccine roll-out" says NBBJ
Architecture practice Freadman White has created an apartment block in Melbourne's Fitzroy neighbourhood, finishing its interiors with gleaming brass accents. More about Freadman White completes Napier Street apartments in Melbourne
A panel of experts including sustainability writer Katie Treggiden shared their personal journey towards creating a less wasteful future, in this live talk hosted by Dezeen for design resource studio Material Lab. More about Live panel discussion on the challenges of making sustainability mainstream by Dezeen and Material Lab
Italian brand IOC Project Partners, office-furniture maker Bene and furniture brand Boffi De Padova are among brands showcasing products on Dezeen Showroom this week. More about IOC Project Partners, Bene and Boffi De Padova showcase products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen promotion: new neighbourhoods should prioritise nature and support local enterprises according to a manifesto written by modern modular housebuilder, House by Urban Splash. More about House by Urban Splash create a manifesto for the future of housebuilding
A large overhanging roof stands above this house that Gus Wüstemann Architects designed in the village of Buchberg, Switzerland. More about Gus Wüstemann Architects tops barn-like home with overhanging roof