Domestico Estudio has arranged a double-gabled house clad in grey bricks in a way that preserves the surrounding forest in Hidalgo, Mexico. More about Domestico Estudio clads house with grey brick in Mexican forest
US architecture studios Olin and Overland have completed the "world's first net-positive energy" botanical garden in Florida, which is powered by a rooftop array of 2,158 solar panels. More about "World's first net-positive energy" botanical garden completed in Florida
Dezeen School Shows: a collection of accessories crafted from reclaimed materials that explores body image is included in this school show by Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art. More about Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art presents 15 textile design student projects
Promotion: interior architect Shalini Misra has announced the inaugural and free-to-enter Shakti Design Residency, a month-long creative programme in India with a strong emphasis on craft. More about Shakti Design Residency will connect emerging designers with "artisanal" Indian practices
Dezeen Showroom: a look reminiscent of dramatic landscapes is created by Italian company Antolini's Patagonia Original "Extra" surface, which consists of specially processed natural minerals. More about Patagonia Original "Extra" surface by Antolini
A series of intersecting blocks and voids form House of Courtyards, which Indian practice Studio VDGA has added to a neighbourhood in Dubai. More about Studio VDGA arranges blocky Dubai home around sequence of courtyards
An elevated, winding walkway guides visitors through Park of Memories, a former graveyard in Aš, Czech Republic, renovated by local studio SOA Architekti. More about SOA Architekti transforms former graveyard into public park in Czech Republic
At this year's Future Fabrics Expo, banana plants emerged as a fruitful source for making more sustainable materials. Here, we spotlight four examples of the plant being transformed into leather alternatives and clothing fabric. More about Four materials made from banana plants at Future Fabrics Expo
Maritime transport firm Vessev has developed a fully electric boat that uses hydrofoil technology to reduce energy consumption by up to 90 per cent. More about Vessev launches electric hydrofoil ferry that "flies above the waves"
Dezeen Showroom: this roundup collates seven products, items of furniture and homewares listed on Dezeen Showroom that are rendered in rich brown tones. More about Seven brown furnishings and fittings for down-to-earth interiors
Hong Kong design studio Raskh has developed the Leverage watch, which features a patented mechanism that reveals a hidden bottle opener concealed in the case body. More about Raskh launches "world's first" watch with built-in bottle opener