Architects and transit officials have raised concerns over the well-being of New York's transit infrastructure after the plan to tax automobile drivers entering the city was paused by the state government. More about New York transit infrastructure risks "falling behind" after paused congestion pricing
New York artist Jordan Weber has created a public "regenerative sculpture" in the shape of two crowns worn by African queens to monitor the air pollution of a Detroit neighbourhood as part of a project to combat the "effects of discriminatory urban planning". More about Jordan Weber creates installation that monitors Detroit's air quality
Architecture studios such as SO-IL and Studio Jahn/ will collaborate with artists including Torkwase Dyson and Alice Aycock to design 18 pavilions as galleries for Art Omi in Chatham, USA. More about Architect-artist pairings to create permanent pavilions in Upstate New York
Dezeen School Shows: a graphic design project exploring identity through the use of handcrafted paper and fabric is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar. More about Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar presents 14 student design projects
Dezeen Courses: We've listed seven courses that address themes around sustainability, available at institutions in the USA, Germany, Norway, and Spain. More about Seven courses on sustainability listed on Dezeen Courses
Promotion: Marcel Wanders, Li Edelkoort and Yves Béhar discussed how designers can harness technology to reunite families in the living room at a talk hosted by Dezeen and Moooi. More about Designers need to "re-energise" living rooms, say panel at Moooi talk
Dezeen Showroom: furniture design brand Boss Design has released an enclosed single-person seating booth that facilitates both work and relaxation in busy open-plan interiors. More about Frida booth by Aaron Clarkson for Boss Design
Dezeen Showroom: Italian surface manufacturer Casalgrande Padana has released five new tile collections that mimic the appearance of wood, metal and stone. More about Casalgrande Padana lists multipurpose tiles on Dezeen Showroom
Architecture studio Nikjoo has renovated a post-war home called Trove in east London, opening up its interior and adding a pair of extensions with fittings by emerging designers. More about Nikjoo and Flawk bring "intrigue and delight" to derelict house in London
Danish maritime architecture studio MAST has revealed plans to build a hotel formed of houses on stilts in a Portuguese lagoon formerly used for salt production. More about MAST to create stilt-house hotel in abandoned Portuguese salina
Israel has reportedly decided not to participate in next year's Venice Architecture Biennale amid growing international criticism of the war in Gaza. More about Israel will not participate in 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale
British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori has created the Reflection in Numbers pavilion, which is designed to encourage reflection on racism in sport ahead of the Euro 2024 football tournament. More about Yinka Ilori designs mirrored pavilion for self-reflection at Haus der Kulturen der Welt 2024
Dezeen features editor Nat Barker has been named best writer in the specialist category for his "attention-grabbing yet intelligent" articles at this year's BSME Talent Awards. More about Nat Barker named best writer at BSME Talent Awards
Architecture studios Buckley Gray Yeoman and White Red Architects have redeveloped the flagship store of British furniture brand Heal's in London, expanding the shop and adding workspaces. More about Buckley Gray Yeoman and White Red Architects renovate Heal's flagship store