Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham of Klein Dytham Architecture explain how Japan's culture of bowing instead of hand-shaking may have helped in the fight against coronavirus, in their video message recorded for Virtual Design Festival. More about Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham say lack of "huggy-kissy stuff" in Japan may help slow coronavirus
Mexican architect Rozana Montiel has developed a "new kind of folded concrete" that is being used to build prefabricated solid-waste furnaces across Mexico. More about Rozana Montiel builds Mexican incinerators from corrugated-concrete
Production designer Lee Ha Jun created the house at the centre of the film Parasite based on a basic sketch drawn by director Bong Joon–Ho. In this interview, Lee explains how he designed the set that many people thought was a real house. More about Parasite house designed from "simple floor plan" sketched by Bong Joon-Ho
Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham of Klein Dytham Architecture spoke to Dezeen live from Tokyo today at 2:00pm UK time as part of Virtual Design Festival's PechaKucha collaboration. More about Live video interview with Klein Dytham Architecture as part of Virtual Design Festival
Austria-based studio Precht has designed a maze-like park divided by high hedges that would allow people to be outdoors while maintaining social distance during the coronavirus pandemic. More about Precht designs Parc de la Distance for outdoor social distancing
Virtual Design Festival has teamed up with Dutch architect Martin van der Linden of YouTube channel One Minute Architecture to present a selection of his best short architecture movies. More about VDF collaborates with Tokyo architecture YouTuber Martin van der Linden to explore Tokyo's "mysterious urbanity"
Daily coronavirus briefing: today's architecture and design coronavirus briefing includes architecture films chosen by Dezeen readers and hospital gowns made from airbags. More about Daily coronavirus architecture and design briefing: 16 April
Two new graphic novels, which a Le Corbusier figure makes an appearance in, depict the uncomfortable side of modern architecture, writes Owen Hatherley. More about "Some comics have been more nuanced about modern architecture than a lot of the published histories"
Architecture firm Bryanoji Design Studio has wrapped aluminium shingles around this angular house in a Massachusetts woodland. More about Aluminium shingles encase faceted Massachusetts house by Bryanoji Design Studio
In response to our story highlighting films with interesting architecture to stream during coronavirus self-isolation, Dezeen commenters have recommended 10 more architectural films. More about Ten films for architecture fans recommended by Dezeen readers
Virtual Design Festival has launched with a video featuring self-recorded messages from 35 architects, designers and artists around the world including Stefano Giovannoni, Es Devlin, Ini Archibong, Ben van Berkel and Bec Brittain. More about 35 architects and designers contribute video messages to help launch Virtual Design Festival
A cluster of roaming artificial islands designed by Marshall Blecher and Studio Fokstrot is set to be built in Copenhagen's harbour. More about Marshall Blecher and Studio Fokstrot to build "parkipelago" of floating islands in Copenhagen
Daily coronavirus briefing: today's architecture and design coronavirus briefing includes a message of hope from Marcel Wanders and news of Australia withdrawing from the Venice Architecture Biennale. More about Daily coronavirus architecture and design briefing: 15 April
Dezeen promotion: architects and designers working across Europe are invited to submit their hospitality projects to the 2020 edition of the AHEAD Europe awards. More about Call for entries to AHEAD Europe awards 2020
Peter Barber Architects has built a tenement-style housing block at 95 Peckham Road in London that steps back from the street to create numerous, south-facing roof terraces. More about Peter Barber Architects creates terraced tenement block in Peckham
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the issues with housing in New York City that must be addressed following the crisis, according to architects in the city. More about Coronavirus pandemic reveals "inequities" in New York housing say local architects
Unable to put on a graduate or end-of-year show this year? Partner with Virtual Design Festival to host a digital showcase of student work. More about Put on a digital student show with Virtual Design Festival
Dutch designer Maarten Baas has explained how he has adapted to coronavirus lockdown in a short video message recorded for Virtual Design Festival. More about "This is how I cope with the current situation" says Maarten Baas
Burning Man has cancelled its Black Rock City event this year and revealed plans to host a virtual alternative due to the "painful reality of Covid-19". More about Burning Man announces plans for Virtual Black Rock City amid pandemic
Virtual Design Festival runs from 15 April to 30 June and will host a rolling programme of online talks, lectures, movies, product launches and more. Click here to see the full schedule. More about Virtual Design Festival cultural programme includes collaborations with partners around the world