MAD's topography-inspired Fake Hills housing development in China has sparked a strong reaction from readers. Calls for the firm to "stop the MADness" lead this week's comments update. More about "I thought China didn't want weird architecture any more"
A lot of people may have felt like the world was coming to an end in 2016, but new technology-driven products and prototypes have also offered a lot to look forward to. For our review of the year, deputy editor Rima Sabina Aouf has selected 10 of the best. More about Dezeen's top 10 visions for the future according to 2016
Google has reportedly shelved plans for its own autonomous car in favour of partnerships with other vehicle companies. More about Google abandons plans for self-driving car
A concrete roof with concave sides sits atop scooped glass and wood walls at this house in Portugal, which is captured in a film starring a child on a red tricycle. More about Cabo de Vila by Spaceworkers features concrete roof with scooped edges
Dezeen has teamed up with Swiss backpack company QWSTION to give away five of its Travel Shopper bags, which can be carried like a tote, a handbag or a backpack. More about Competition: win a Travel Shopper bag by QWSTION
The world's first mobile research centre on the floating Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica is going to be moved to a new location for the first time, due to fears it could be trapped on an iceberg. More about Antarctic research centre to be towed inland to escape dangerous ice crack
Oslo studio Lund Hagem has completed a holiday cabin on a Norwegian ski resort, featuring a blackened timber and concrete elevations that hunker down to protect it from the winter weather. More about Lund Hagem's blackened timber cabin designed to withstand Norway's harsh winters
Our job of the day from Dezeen Jobs is a sales director role for New York-based Bec Brittain, whose recent projects include crane-like lamps composed of brass, bronze, concrete and leather loops (pictured). Read more stories about Bec Brittain or browse more architecture and design opportunities on Dezeen Jobs.
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Forests are set to benefit from internet-of-things technology with the release of a wireless alarm system that can predict the path of a growing fire. More about Senticnel tree alarm by Eli-Gutierrez Studio helps stop forest fires spreading
Studio Roosegaarde has revealed its new Rotterdam office, the Dream Factory, which is located inside a 1930s glass factory overlooking the city's harbour. More about Studio Roosegaarde converts Rotterdam glass factory into "dream lab of the 21st century"
Italian architect Antonio Citterio has been tapped to conceive a luxury residential building in Miami Beach, marking his first architectural project in America and the latest in a string of residential developments in the area. More about Antonio Citterio unveils design for glass Arte tower on Florida beach
Bjarke Ingels Group has released plans for a mixed-use scheme in Los Angeles, which will incorporate housing, offices and public spaces within a giant concrete framework. More about BIG unveils huge 670 Mesquit complex for LA Arts District
A+Awards: this trio of small buildings, which were lauded at the 2016 Architizer A+Awards, were designed by Australian firm Law Architects for an independent school on the Mornington Peninsula. More about Law Architects creates "homesteads" to house Woodleigh School teaching spaces
Continuing our review of 2016, architecture editor Jessica Mairs picks out 10 of the best public buildings of 2016, including an art gallery inside a second-world-war bunker, a dinosaur egg museum and three projects from one particularly prolific studio. More about Dezeen's top 10 public buildings of 2016
Car brand MINI has backed the conversion of a Greenpoint warehouse into a creative workspace, restaurant and design store, featuring a "periscope" that reflects the Brooklyn and Manhattan skylines. More about A/D/O creative space completes in Brooklyn building overhauled by nArchitects
Dezeen has teamed up with electronics brand Moshi to give away one of its wireless Spatia home speakers. More about Competition: win a wireless home speaker by Moshi
Coffey Architects has used traditional Japanese design techniques to make the most of space and light in this renovation of a three-metre-wide London mews house – which is in the running for the RIBA's House of the Year prize. More about Coffey Architects references Japanese tea houses in renovated London mews home
After appearing in trainers and high-end furniture, 3D-knitting has arrived at IKEA in the form of its PS 2017 armchair. More about 3D-knitted furniture arrives at IKEA
Business news: British furniture brand Established & Sons has been acquired by overseas investors. More about Established & Sons under new ownership following death of co-founder Angad Paul
A yellow and white colour scheme finishes this London house extension by Nimtim Architects, which is shortlisted in 2017's Don't Move, Improve! competition. More about Nimtim creates sunny London house extension to adapt to young couple's changing needs