A light-filled 1970s home renovation that "seamlessly integrates" with its original character has been named London's home of the year by Don't Move, Improve! 2025. More about Elemental House by Archmongers named London's best new home renovation
New York-based architecture studio and developer Alloy Development has announced One Third Avenue, a 63-storey skyscraper set to be built to Passive House standards and be the second tallest building in Brooklyn. More about Alloy to build "world's tallest Passive House" skyscraper in Brooklyn
Rubber shelving and an origami-infused update to the Adirondack Chair feature in this roundup of furniture and lighting by emerging Canadian designers. More about Eight furniture and lighting designs from up-and-coming Canadians
A recent Stanford University study has concluded that carbon capture and direct air capture should be abandoned in favour of replacing infrastructure with renewable wind, solar, geothermal, and hydropower. More about Study finds renewable energy infrastructure cheaper and more efficient than carbon capture
Promotion: flooring has an important role when designing spaces that address the growing need for individual focus time, says soft flooring specialist Modulyss. More about "Without proper sound management flexible spaces can descend into chaos" says Modulyss
Local practice Studio Nine Architects has unveiled a concrete visitor centre and microbrewery in Adelaide for Australian beer company Coopers, with interiors by architecture firm Studio Gram. More about Studio Nine Architects conceals barrel store beneath Coopers Brewery visitor centre
Rainfall is collected in this black-timber pavilion, created by architecture studio Aptdotapt as a rest stop for hikers on a mountain in China. More about Aptdotapt places black Drop-Stop pavilion on Chinese mountain
Italian architects Stefano Boeri and Cino Zucchi, who were under investigation for alleged collusion in the commissioning of a major library in Milan, have been spared from house arrest but banned from judging competitions. More about Stefano Boeri banned from competition judging but "relieved" at avoiding house arrest
London architectural studio Nikjoo has completed Lode, a redbrick townhouse in east London interwoven with courtyards to provide "sanctuary from the street". More about Nikjoo weaves terraces into townhouse on London parking space
Architecture firm MVRDV has blanketed the square outside Bangkok's city hall with a woven floor mat made from recycled rice bags, inviting residents to sit, congregate and consider Thailand's plastic pollution crisis. More about MVRDV creates public seating area that doubles as "860-square-metre infographic" in Bangkok
Earth-coloured concrete, red-hued marble and gravel are combined in Alblanc Atelier, a garden-like flower shop interior in Madrid by local practice Plantea Estudio. More about Plantea Estudio creates "theatrical and domestic" flower shop interior
Experimental clothing brand Vollebak has made a prototype jacket from 250,000 pieces of laser-cut American walnut. More about Vollebak creates prototype Wooden Jacket from 250,000 pieces of American walnut