In this week's comments update, readers are furiously debating news that Bjarke Ingels is creating a masterplan for redesigning Earth. More about "Lots of good things come from dreaming" says commenter
Dezeen showroom: Swiss bathroom brand Geberit's Sigma80 touchless actuator plate was designed to operate a dual touch flush system and can be adapted to suit the interior design of the user's bathroom. More about Sigma80 touchless actuator plate by Geberit
Mexican artist Stefan Brüggemann has created red, white and blue neon lights of the words truth and lie for an artwork unveiled on the US-Mexico border on the day of the 2020 US presidential election. More about Stefan Brüggemann installs TRUTH/LIE neon lights at US-Mexico border on election day
Architecture studio Space Popular has designed the venue for Punto de Inflexión, the first-ever architecture conference held in virtual reality. More about Space Popular designs world's first VR architecture conference as alternative to "boring" Zoom talks
Dezeen promotion: Reynaers Aluminium, leading European provider of sustainable, architectural aluminium solutions, has developed the MasterPatio minimal sliding frame system that allows architects and designers to create dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows. More about Reynaers Aluminium launches minimal MasterPatio sliding-window system
A dramatic staircase connects floors inside this Shanghai hotel, which Neri&Hu has designed with calming, nature-inspired rooms. More about Terrazzo and bronze staircase forms focal point of The Sukhothai hotel by Neri&Hu
New London Architecture chairman Peter Murray has said that tourist attractions like The Tulip by Foster + Partners are needed to help the City of London recover from the coronavirus pandemic. More about The Tulip "will bring new life to the City of London" says Peter Murray
Dezeen showroom: designer Andrea Ruggiero's noise-reducing Soundsticks are a free-standing alternative to acoustic panels, made from leftover materials for Swedish furniture manufacturer Offecct. More about Soundsticks are noise-absorbing space dividers made from recycled textiles
Architecture studio Foster + Partners has revealed updated visuals of The Tulip tourist attraction in the City of London showing its interiors and base. More about Foster + Partners reveals updated visuals of The Tulip viewing platform as planning inquiry begins
Czech studio B2 Architecture designed office interiors for DDB Prague with coloured walls that project the company's logo as an optical illusion. More about B2 Architecture creates optical illusion with office interiors for DDB Prague
Three graduate designers have developed a body movement-recognition system that enables amputees and people with disabilities to use gesture-controlled smart devices more effectively. More about Dots is a gesture-recognition system for people with disabilities
David Adjaye has partnered with luxury carmaker Aston Martin to design homes and limited edition SUVs for five residents who will live in the British-Ghanaian architect's first New York skyscraper. More about David Adjaye and Aston Martin design five residences in New York skyscraper 130 William
More than 60 international architecture firms have put artworks and signed drawings up for auction, in a bid to raise funds for rebuilding Beirut after the explosion that rocked the city in August and left at least 300,000 people homeless. More about BIG, Tatiana Bilbao and Norman Foster donate drawings to Architects for Beirut charity auction
Dezeen promotion: Object Carpet has collaborated with the Ippolito Fleitz Group to launch a varied collection of carpets that range from soft, plush textures to coarser, looped structures. More about Object Carpet's latest textile flooring collection treats "the room as a stage"
Snøhetta has completed the carbon-negative Powerhouse Telemark office in the city of Porsgrunn, Norway, which was designed to produce more energy than it will consume over its lifespan. More about Snøhetta designs carbon-negative Powerhouse Telemark office in Norway
CoronaCrisisKruk is a bench with a handle designed for social distancing by Dutch design firm Object Studio to let users sit together while staying apart. More about Object Studio creates portable social-distancing bench for Amsterdam
Italian visual artist Pablo Chiereghin has created a series of furniture pieces from the remains of items he destroyed "using a riot aesthetic" for an exhibition at Vienna's Kunstforum. More about Pablo Chiereghin violently destroys and rebuilds furniture for Riot Design exhibition
Cities will bounce back as young creatives take advantage of lower rents and dense urban areas prove better at mitigating the coronavirus pandemic, according to urban theorist Richard Florida. More about "No evidence" that urban density helps spread of coronavirus says Richard Florida
Design Shanghai, Design Miami and Dubai Design Week are among the architecture and design events listed in Dezeen Events Guide taking place this winter, alongside a host of virtual programmes including an Archigram symposium and the Dezeen Awards ceremonies. More about Ten architecture and design events this November and December from Dezeen Events Guide
Dezeen Showroom: British industrial designer Benjamin Hubert has designed the aluminium Hula 46 bar stool, which comes in 10 colours, for Andreu World. More about Hula 46 bar stool by Benjamin Hubert for Andreu World