Architects Cecilia Puga, Paula Velasco and Alberto Moletto have restored Santiago's Palacio Pereira, an abandoned 19th-century neoclassical mansion, turning it into offices where Chile's new constitution will be written. More about Historic Palacio Pereira in Santiago turned into Chile's Ministry of Culture
In this week's comments update, readers are debating the development of a Hyperloop high-speed transport system in Italy. More about "Hyperloop is all hype" says commenter
The redesign of Paris' Bourse de Commerce in Paris by architect Tadao Ando is a "complete disaster" of sterile concrete that turns the building into a monument to French colonial violence, says Aaron Betsky. More about "Tadao Ando's equivalent of what a dog does to a lamppost"
Plans to produce the Polestar 0 electric car without creating any carbon emissions is a challenge comparable to putting a man on the moon, according to Fredrika Klarén, the brand's head of sustainability. More about Polestar's aim to produce a climate-neutral car is a "moonshot goal" says sustainability head
Dezeen Showroom: British brand Astro has released Lucca, its slimmest reading light, which is designed with hotel bedsides in mind. More about Lucca reading light by Astro
Millions of homes could generate small amounts of solar energy to help eliminate carbon emissions from the UK power grid, according to Hayden Wood, CEO of renewable energy supplier Bulb. More about Architects are "at the very centre of what we need to do to get to net-zero" says Bulb CEO
Dezeen Showroom: architecture firm Gensler has collaborated with international furniture brand Andreu World to create a system of space-saving, mobile desks that can be connected to form larger constellations. More about Connect Table system by Gensler for Andreu World
Dezeen Showroom: Tsar Carpets has collaborated with designer Michelle Macarounas to produce Tæpper, a collection of rugs with monochrome geometric patterns. More about Tæpper rugs by Michelle Macarounas for Tsar Carpets
Indian architecture office AKDA has completed an apartment building in New Delhi featuring a three-storey brick screen punctured by a circular opening that directly references the work of architect Louis Kahn. More about AKDA's brick-fronted Safdarjang Residence pays homage to Louis Kahn
Dutch designer Teresa van Dongen has launched Aireal, an online library showcasing materials that can capture atmospheric carbon. More about "One tonne of olivine sand can take in up to one tonne of CO2" says Teresa van Dongen
Architect Frank Gehry has explained how his seminal 1978 home in Santa Monica caused a stir in an exclusive interview with PIN-UP magazine to mark the publication's 30th issue. More about "Neighbors got really pissed off" by Frank Gehry's Santa Monica home, architect reveals
Dezeen Showroom: created by Italian designer Vico Magistretti for De Padova, the Raffles sofa offers a classic silhouette with hundreds of fabric colour options. More about Raffles sofa by Vico Magistretti for De Padova
Montreal company Carbicrete has developed a method for sequestering carbon in concrete, claiming its product captures more carbon than it emits. More about "We're taking CO2 out of the system" says carbon-capturing concrete maker Carbicrete
Seattle start-up Nori is building an online marketplace that aims to incentivise people to capture carbon from the atmosphere. More about Nori aims to create "financial incentive for pulling carbon out of the air" says CEO Paul Gambill
Dezeen promotion: global natural water brand Evian has launched Evian (re)new – a "water bubble" that aims to rethink the way consumers drink water at home. More about Evian launches Evian (re)new designed by Virgil Abloh
British clothing brand Ben Sherman has revealed the official uniforms that Team GB athletes will wear at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies. More about Ben Sherman unveils 1960s-informed Team GB official Olympic uniforms