Is building tall with timber more than an architectural gimmick? Why is a new robotic hand a big step towards sci-fi becoming reality? And what's special about Dezeen's editor's new tattoo? Listen to the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly now. More about Are timber skyscrapers the future?
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Yano Aoyama Architecture Design's public toilet for the Tobe Zoological Park in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. More about "Japan takes this seriously" says commenter
One message for humans and another for artificial intelligence are contained in the letters of Decoy Font, made by the company Mixfont for those who want to avoid having their data scraped. More about Decoy Font protects messages from being read by AI
German architecture studio Holzrausch drew inspiration from cinematic interiors when designing this townhouse in Munich, which combines dark wood with natural stone and lush tropical planting. More about Holzrausch evokes South American cinema at renovated Munich townhouse
The husband-and-wife founders of California studio SPF Architects have renovated their octagonal house in the Santa Monica Mountains and added elements to protect it against wildfire. More about SPF Architects wraps Los Angeles house in asphalt shingles for fire protection
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features news that the much-anticipated Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, designed by the late architect Frank Gehry, is set to open in December. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features Guggenheim Abu Dhabi opening date
Architecture studio HOK has released designs for Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina featuring a new facade treatment and luxurious amenity spaces to "meet the expectations of fans and athletes for decades to come". More about HOK to revamp Carolina Panthers NFL stadium in Charlotte
US president Donald Trump has unveiled conceptual renderings for an overhaul of Dulles International Airport in Washington DC, with a design that builds on top of architect Eero Saarinen's famous terminal building. More about Saarinen's Dulles terminal set to be enveloped by Trump-backed airport
Dezeen School Shows: a clothing line informed by hip-hop music and the work of fashion designer Dapper Dan is among projects from the Lebanese American University. More about Streetwear informed by hip-hop among projects from the Lebanese American University
Local architecture studio DoDesign has completed the Nanhai Buddha Pavilion in Chongqing, China, creating a shelter with gridded metal walls that are filled with thousands of loose cedar logs. More about Rearrangeable cedar logs fill walls of Nanhai Buddha Pavilion in China by DoDesign
Stadiums are often vying to be record-breaking structures. To conclude our Future Stadium series, we look at those that top the lists, from the biggest and tallest to the most expensive. More about Eight record-breaking stadiums from the biggest to the most expensive
British youth organisation Girlguiding has unveiled the first update to its formerly regimented uniform in 30 years, intended to allow more freedom of expression.
More about Girlguiding redesigns uniform "to be styled any way the girls want"
Plans have been announced for a technology and innovation museum in Bengaluru, India, which has been designed by a consortium of international architecture studios. More about Industrial-style technology museum set to be built in Bengaluru
Brunel University graduate Wing-See Yau has designed Yomi, a device that encourages children to read by linking their progress to the growth of digital pets. More about Wing-See Yau designs Tamagotchi-like toy to help make reading fun
Promotion: British furniture maker Joint Design Direction has used Autodesk's Fusion software to help expand its offering of homegrown workplace furniture, including a sleep pod that hides a full-size single bed. More about JDD creates customisable British-made office furniture using Autodesk Fusion
The first phase of a floating pool planned for the East River is nearing completion in Brooklyn, with a barge and an infiltration system designed to clean river water as it flows into the structure. More about Images show near-complete prototype of swimming pool designed to float in New York river
Montreal-based studio ACDF Architecture has rounded select corners of an apartment building in Quebec, Canada, and used a two-tone brick cladding system to create an interesting optical effect. More about Two colours of brick give Quebec apartment building "painterly dimension"
Next up in our Future Stadium series, we take a look at Hangzhou Sports Center in China, a flower-like stadium designed by American studio NBBJ to use less steel and complement the surrounding city's growth. More about Desire to "make the stadium lighter" drove design of Hangzhou Sports Center
Dezeen School Shows: an interior project that provides an encouraging space to foster the talent and growth of autistic children is among the projects by Canadian University Dubai. More about Interior designed to support autistic children among Canadian University Dubai projects
London studio Bricolage has self-built Castlands Road, a house in Lewisham defined by a budget-friendly palette of salvaged bricks and clay blocks. More about Bricolage uses salvaged bricks for self-build home in London