Chinese materials company Yi Design has developed a porous brick made from recycled ceramic waste that could be used to prevent flooding in urban areas. More about Yi Design turns ceramic waste into water-permeable bricks
Dezeen's editor Tom Ravenscroft and architecture editor Lizzie Crook have been highly commended for their work at the UK's British Society of Magazine Editors Awards and the International Building Press Awards. More about Dezeen honoured at two publishing awards
Argentinian architect Daniel Germani has designed the outdoor, modular Cosmopolitan Kitchen for American brand Danver. More about Daniel Germani creates Mondrian-informed outdoor kitchen
An old roadside motel on America's iconic Route 66 has been renovated by San Francisco-based Adean Studios to reflect the culture and enviromnent of Flagstaff, Arizona. More about Adean Studios overhauls High Country Motor Lodge with nods to astronomy
Mexico is experiencing a "renaissance" in architecture and design because of its embrace and promotion of artisanal practices, says designer Héctor Esrawe in this exclusive interview. More about Mexican design and architecture undergoing a "renaissance" says Héctor Esrawe
Dezeen School Shows: a virtual reality experience that aims to help bereaved individuals meditate and heal is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. More about Ten design projects by students at Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Firewood logs were used as modular stackable elements for the scenography of the BIO27 Super Vernaculars design biennial in Ljubljana, Slovenia, which has been shortlisted for a 2023 Dezeen Award. More about Medprostor stacks firewood for Ljubljana design biennial exhibition
Architecture studio Wallmakers has reimagined a traditional roof by adding skylights that double as seating for an arts centre and home in Kerala, India. More about Wallmakers punctuates arts centre roof with skylight seating
A 3D-printed sofa, a biodegradable urn and a "net-zero carbon shoe" are among a growing cohort of products that are pushing the envelope of what sheep's wool can do. More about Five products that use wool in new and unexpected ways
Architecture practice M9 Design Studio has designed a circular memorial complex in India to commemorate actor Vishnuvardhan. More about M9 Design Studio's circular Vishnuvardhan memorial symbolises "unity and continuity"
Vast swathes of London's social housing continue to be demolished in the name of estate regeneration, but Anna Minton believes things could be about to change. More about "The tide may finally be turning against knocking down social-housing estates"
Dezeen has launched an account on the fast-growing Chinese social media platform Red. More about Dezeen launches Red account in China
Chilean designer Juan Bruce has developed an expressive typographic family that supports both the Latin and the Bengali alphabet. More about Noort is a bilingual type family that "respects cultural differences"
Promotion: Swedish brand Kasthall has launched a flagship store in New York City, which presents woven and hand-tufted rug collections for "floors all over the world". More about Kasthall opens flagship store and showroom in New York City
Interior architect Ntaiana Charalampous has developed a customisable kitchen system formed from stainless steel modules, which has been shortlisted for a 2023 Dezeen Award. More about Ilo+milo 2.0 is a modular kitchen that can be reconfigured to fit any space
Blocky forms and triangular cutouts intersect to form Casa Cielo, a monolithic house that Mexican studio COA Arquitectura has added to a forest in Jalisco. More about COA Arquitectura adds "earth-toned" home to Mexican forest
Indian studio The Grid Architects has created a curvilinear office in Ahmedabad that is constructed from white ferrocement. More about The Grid Architects completes sculptural ferrocement workplace in Ahmedabad
For our latest lookbook, we've collected eight window seats in homes across the world including clever custom-made solutions in wood and concrete. More about Eight homes with practical and stylish built-in window seats
London studio Seymourpowell has combined an insulated water bottle and a cup with a lid into a single product, Bottlecup, so users only need to remember one item when leaving the house. More about Seymourpowell designs two-in-one reusable water bottle and coffee cup
Local studio REV Architecture has completed an interior renovation of the Maison de Beauté in Paris, France, for L'Oréal Luxe skincare brand Carita. More about REV Architecture decorates Carita Maison de Beauté with "translucent clouds"