A photovoltaic array and a lattice made of salvaged wood are among the sustainable features of Congregation Kol Emeth, a Palo Alto synagogue designed by local studio Field Architecture. More about Field Architecture clads Silicon Valley synagogue in salvaged-wood lattice
A sculptural transit garage in Alberta, a Studio Gang-designed fire station in Brooklyn and a massive sculptural salt warehouse in Manhattan are included in this roundup of visually striking North American municipal architecture. More about Nine municipal buildings in North America that reject bland utilitarianism
Chinese studio 3andwich Design has unveiled the circular Water Drop Library in Shuangyue Bay, China, which is topped with a pool overlooking the sea. More about 3andwich Design tops clifftop library in China with circular pool
Architecture studio ZN Era has envisioned a skyscraper called Downtown Circle, which would be built around the Burj Khalifa in downtown Dubai. More about ZN Era proposes encircling Burj Khalifa with an elevated "continuous metropolis"
In this week's comments update, readers are debating Andrew Daley's opinion piece which argued that "architects must reject the 'follow your passion' narrative and see themselves as workers". More about "The world at large doesn't value architecture in the slightest" says commenter
Architecture and research studio Gheorghe has inserted two triangular cross-laminated timber structures into a loft in Vienna as part of its renovation of the apartment. More about Caged wooden galleries feature in Puzzle Link apartment by Gheorghe
Thai firm IDIN Architects has completed an office building in Bangkok, featuring angled metal cladding that reflects sunlight away from a nearby shrine and helps prevent the interior from overheating. More about Angled metal screens protect Bangkok office building from direct sunlight
Dezeen School Shows: student projects from undergraduate and postgraduate courses in interior design are included in this roundup of Dezeen School Shows. More about Six Dezeen School Shows showcasing interior design projects
The impact of climate change on the UK city of Liverpool is visualised in these three towering sculptures by Polish artist Alicja Biała, whose work gives physical form to environmental data. More about Liverpool's rising sea levels captured in Merseyside Totemy sculptures