The operator of the BIG-designed Copenhill ski slope has denied that it will need to close, following reports in the Danish press that it may be forced to shut permanently due to the deterioration of its skiing surface. More about Amager Bakke operator has "no plans to close down" ski slope on roof of BIG power plant
Architectural viewpoints have been in the news lately with the opening of BIG's helical Marsk Tower and controversy surrounding MVRDV's Marble Arch Mound and Thomas Heatherwick's Vessel. Here are 10 impressive lookouts from Dezeen's archive. More about Ten impressive architectural viewpoints designed to stand out
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have created an inflatable prosthetic hand that could be made for a fraction of the cost of similar prosthetics. More about MIT researchers develop inflatable mind-controlled prosthetic hand
Álvaro Hernández Félix Studio has given these offices for a financial services firm a "very mid-sixties modern Mexican style", using curved window corners, marble furniture and gold surfaces. More about Mexico City office interior features wealth of gold accents and marble
In this week's comments update, readers are debating Edward Mazria's claims that architects can "change the world by acting now" and discussing other top stories. More about Commenter jokes that architects can "end starvation"
Argentinian practice Patio Estudio has completed a concrete and stone home in the city of Córdoba that features living spaces arranged around a checkerboard of 11 planted patios. More about Patio Estudio fills "introverted" home in Argentina with internal patios
A graphic novel based on a 1920 science fiction play and a creative platform encouraging students to collaborate feature in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the University for the Creative Arts. More about Seven graphic design projects from students at University for the Creative Arts
Spanish practice Company Studio has completed a family home in Mallorca featuring large wooden shutters that allow the living spaces to extend onto a south-facing garden and pool. More about Large wooden shutters filter light and air into Mallorcan home by Company Studio
Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava has revealed his design for the Qatar Pavilion at the upcoming Expo 2020 Dubai, which draws on the four elements represented on Qatar's coat of arms. More about Santiago Calatrava unveils design for Qatar Pavilion at Dubai Expo
Dezeen Showroom: electrical brands Focus SB and Lutron Electronics have collaborated on the Palladiom Bespoke Metals collection, which gives lighting controls a metallic finish. More about Palladiom Bespoke Metals lighting control collection by Focus SB and Lutron Electronics
Around half of the carbonate emissions from cement production are reabsorbed by the material when used in buildings and infrastructure, according to the latest IPCC climate report. More about Concrete construction "offsets around one half" of carbonate emissions from cement industry says IPCC
From shops that display books on tree trunk columns to stores that reflect books all over the walls, we've rounded up ten bookshops in China that exhibit books in non-traditional ways. More about Ten Chinese bookshops that display books in imaginative ways
Grand steel and micro-cement structures, celestial lighting and symmetrical layouts add a sense of ceremony to the shopping experience within this clothing boutique in Hangzhou, China by Liang Architecture Studio. More about Liang Architecture Studio creates retrofuturistic boutique in Hangzhou
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels has co-founded a housing design company named Nabr that aims to create a range of affordable, modular homes. More about Bjarke Ingels launches company to "reimagine the way we build our homes"
Architecture studio Adjaye Associates is designing over 100 hospitals for sites across Ghana as part of the country's Agenda 111 program. More about Adjaye Associates designing 101 hospitals "to transform Ghana's medical system"
Dezeen is looking for diverse, talented and ambitious people to join our award-winning team with roles ranging from editor positions to internships currently listed on Dezeen Jobs. More about Want to work at Dezeen? We have six roles listed on Dezeen Jobs
Sound artist and designer Yuri Suzuki has created Sonic Bloom, an interactive installation in London featuring a cluster of colourful horn-shaped speaking tubes through which people can communicate. More about Yuri Suzuki designs Sonic Bloom to connect people with the sounds of London
Architecture office Studio Hagen Hall has transformed a townhouse in north London into a home inspired by 1970s Californian modernism to remind its owners of time spent living in Los Angeles. More about Studio Hagen Hall completes 1970s-style makeover of London townhouse
The longlist for the Dezeen Awards 2021 sustainability categories has been revealed, with 75 projects selected across three sustainability categories. More about Dezeen Awards 2021 sustainability longlist announced
Dezeen Showroom: office furniture brand Narbutas has released the Round desk system, which is meant to create continuity between private and collaborative workspaces. More about Round desk system by Narbutas