Architecture studio Grimshaw and the University of East London have collaborated to create Sugarcrete, a biomaterial construction block with an interlocking shape made from the sugarcane by-product bagasse. More about Grimshaw and UEL develop Sugarcrete blocks that "could replace the traditional brick industry"
Italian architect Piero Lissoni has joined Dezeen Awards 2023 as a judge. Here, he selects five projects that best reflect his studio's work. More about Five key projects by architect and Dezeen Awards judge Piero Lissoni
With Charles III set to be officially crowned this Saturday, Robert Bevan reflects on the cultural and political implications of the king's famous love for traditional architecture. More about "Even if naively, Charles is entangled in the far-right's weaponisation of architecture"
Japanese design studio Nendo has developed an alternative beer can with two angled pull tabs, which were manufactured to control the level of foam produced by opening the can. More about Nendo designs beer can with two pull tabs to "create an ideal foam"
Fashion brand Loewe has worked with global artisans to create a collection of wooden chairs decorated with woven materials including foil, shearling and paper that was shown as part of Milan design week. More about Loewe turns classic stick chairs into "sculptural objects"
People working in the built environment should prioritise the reuse of existing buildings and aim to increase the sustainability of concrete, said American architect Jeanne Gang. More about "It's important to start reimagining how we reuse buildings" says Jeanne Gang
Dezeen teamed up with DesignMarch to livestream a day of talks focused on the importance of design in addressing global challenges. Watch the last two sessions back here. More about Watch the second part of DesignTalks 2023 focusing on design's response to social challenges
Norwegian architecture practice Snøhetta has built Top of Alpbachtal, an angular timber viewing tower in a popular skiing area in the Tyrolean Alps that sits 2,030 metres above sea level. More about Snøhetta places shingle-clad viewing tower on mountain peak in Austria
Italian architecture studio Renzo Piano Building Workshop has completed the landmark Istanbul Modern museum, which is its first project in Turkey. More about Renzo Piano wraps Istanbul Modern in facade "evocative of fish scales"
In this week's comments update, readers discussed news that ZHA is developing "most" projects using AI-generated images, according to Patrik Schumacher. More about "Do they really need AI to come up with 'Zaha' designs?" asks commenter
Maurizio Montalti, Will Meyer and Gray Davis of Meyer Davis, Olayinka Dosekun-Adjei, Pragya Adukia and Kate Goldsworthy have been announced as Dezeen Awards 2023 judges. More about Olayinka Dosekun-Adjei, Will Meyer and Gray Davis named Dezeen Awards 2023 judges
Improving the standards of temporary homeless accommodation and addressing the needs of care leavers are among the issues tackled by the three finalists of the annual Davidson Prize. More about Three designs that confront housing insecurity announced as Davidson Prize finalists
This month's Dezeen In Depth newsletter features an exclusive interview with the 2023 RIBA Royal Gold Medal winner and reflections from Max Fraser on Milan design week. Subscribe to Dezeen In Depth now. More about Dezeen In Depth features Yasmeen Lari on why "an architect's role should be more of an activist"
The European Space Agency is investigating the possibility of setting up solar arrays in space in the hope that access to 24-hour sunlight will help to overcome issues of energy intermittency on Earth. More about Europe explores solar farms in space with Solaris programme
Dezeen teamed up with DesignMarch to livestream a day of talks focused on the importance of design in addressing global challenges. You can watch the first part of the conference here. More about Watch the first part of DesignTalks 2023 focusing on resilient design and sustainability
Are you hosting an exhibition or event during 3 Days of Design? If so, you can feature in Dezeen Events Guide's digital guide to the festival in Copenhagen. More about Get listed in Dezeen's digital guide to 3 Days of Design 2023
A vengeful doll from an Alpine folk tale was the imagined occupant of this colourful cabin-style home created by German designer Markus Benesch at Milan design week. More about Markus Benesch designs Alpine home for fabled "tuntschi" doll
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Zaha Hadid Architects' use of AI-generated images to develop "most" projects. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features Patrik Schumacher on Zaha Hadid Architects' use of AI
Local designer Kate Smith has wrapped a gabled house in blackened cypress siding in Door County, Wisconsin for her personal residence. More about Kate Smith clads own Wisconsin home in two tones of wood
Dezeen School Shows: research that spotlights the benefits of mycelium and a hotel in a former jail are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Atlantic Technological University Sligo in Ireland. More about Atlantic Technological University Sligo presents 10 design projects