Researchers at ETH Zurich have created a machine that controls the setting rate of concrete to offer a "seamless transition between casting and 3D printing" so that structures can be made that use less material. More about ETH Zurich combines 3D printing and casting to make more efficient concrete structures
A dementia clinic that celebrates the joy of eggs and a dance school for the over 60s feature in this VDF school show of work from the University of Westminster's architecture students. More about University of Westminster architecture students share "varied design approaches" across 9 projects
Beijing studio Open Architecture has created the Pingshan Performing Arts Center near Shenzhen as a "counter-statement" to other more extravagant theatres that have recently been built in China. More about Open Architecture unveils Pingshan Performing Arts Center
O'Sullivan Skoufoglou Architects has created ash-lined living spaces with expansive windows inside a gardener's home in Lewisham, southeast London. More about Grove Park house by O'Sullivan Skoufoglou Architects has wooden lining and verdant views
Danish architecture studio BIG has designed a factory for furniture manufacturer Vestre in a Norwegian forest, which the brand claims will be the "world's most eco-friendly furniture factory". More about BIG designs furniture factory for Vestre in Norwegian forest
This VDF school show curated by the Architecture Department of the University of Indonesia includes a conceptual city masterplan modelled on neurons, and a museum memorial in Wuhan for reflecting on the coronavirus pandemic. More about University of Indonesia architecture students investigate relationship between environmental crises and global economy
Reinforced white concrete panels punctured with cylindrical openings form shutters across the facade of this house in southern Brazil designed by Arquitetura Nacional. More about Diagonal slits pierce white shutters wrapping Casa Ventura by Arquitetura Nacional
VDF studio profile: UAP is an international production and metal workshop that is responsible for creating everything from large-scale public art or architecture commissions to the iconic Oscars statuettes for the Academy Awards. More about Specialist foundry UAP aims to "make art happen"
Dezeen promotion: Europe's largest roofing and waterproofing company BMI Group has published a report suggesting ways architects can "regain their influence" in today's construction industry. More about BMI Group report advises architects on how to remain central in the construction process
Italian studio Didonè Comacchio Architects has built a football stand that references the work of Mies van der Rohe for the municipal stadium in Travettore di Rosà, Italy. More about Didonè Comacchio Architects draws on Mies van der Rohe for Italian football stand
Architecture studio Mas-aqui has transformed an apartment in Barcelona into a multi-level home lined with wood and ceramic tiles. More about Mas-aqui uses multiple levels to open up Yurikago House in Barcelona
A zero-energy school and "memory care" housing for the elderly are among the 10 community-centric architecture proposals by students from California Baptist University in this VDF school show. More about California Baptist University architecture students "design for the public good"
Cottrell and Vermeulen Architecture utilised "the materials of garages and sheds" to create a small two-storey house on Stories Mews in south London. More about Cottrell and Vermeulen Architecture inserts brick and timber mews house into south London lane
As a result of social distancing rules many restaurants will have to reduce their indoor capacities when they reopen. Architect Ben Masterton-Smith believes that creating enjoyable alfresco dining areas may be key to restaurants' survival. More about Outdoor dining "last chance" for many restaurants says Ben Masterton-Smith
Coming up with design concepts for new planets could help solve the problems affecting humanity on Earth, according to architect Winy Maas. More about "It would be wonderful to design more planets," says Winy Maas
Projects from London South Bank University's architecture students, presented here as part of their VDF school show, work to improve the social fabric of the capital's neighbourhoods and envision new purposes for the Eero Saarinen-designed US Embassy. More about South Bank University students rethink London's architecture
Week 12 of Virtual Design Festival features the marathon Sports Day event hosted by Nelly Ben Hayoun, plus a Screentime interview with Patternity and live panel discussion with The Artling and OMA. More about Nelly Ben Hayoun, Patternity, OMA and The Artling feature at VDF this week
The Berlin office of David Chipperfield Architects has built an art gallery and conference hall to complete the Carmen Würth Forum cultural building in Künzelsau, Germany. More about David Chipperfield unveils Würth art gallery in southern Germany
Argentinian architect Alejandro Sticotti wrapped an outdoor lounge and dining area around two trees in this house in Mexican city Guadalajara. More about Existing trees left to grow up Guadalajara House by Alejandro Sticotti
This house in California's Silicon Valley, designed by local studios Pacific Peninsula Architecture and Leverone Design, is built with blocks of Texas split-cut limestone. More about Chunky limestone walls feature in California residence Atherton Contemporary