Not being an architect allowed Theaster Gates to create a simple structure for this year's Serpentine Pavilion, says the artist in this exclusive interview. More about "I didn't feel the burden of ambitious architecture" says Serpentine Pavilion designer Theaster Gates
On the fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower disaster, fire safety specialists have attacked UK architecture schools for failing to adequately teach students about the subject. More about Architecture education has "shifted away" from fire safety, experts say on Grenfell anniversary
Designer Benjamin Hubert has collaborated with Deutsche Telekom Design to create a conceptual collection of connected home devices that take cues from residential interiors, which were presented during Milan design week. More about Benjamin Hubert designs "highly human" smart devices that invite touch
RIBA regularly reviews courses and is considering a code of conduct for academic institutions says president Simon Allford, in response to an investigation exposing a toxic teaching culture at the Bartlett School of Architecture. More about RIBA "exploring" university code of conduct in response to Bartlett report
Dezeen Showroom: a collection of functional home accessories that credit the materiality of wood is among 12 new products on Dezeen Showroom. More about Ad All collection by Mathias Hahn for Zeitraum among new products on Dezeen Showroom
Tala Fustok Studio used different mineral textures and materials to soften the hard edges of this industrial apartment in New York's West Village. More about Tala Fustok Studio layers different metals to create calm ambience in Manhattan loft apartment
American architecture studio Gensler has completed the Fifth + Tillery office in Austin, Texas, which uses a canopy of photovoltaic panels to create shade for the plaza and roof terrace. More about Gensler uses solar-panel canopy to shade mass-timber Texas office
California studio OWIU has revamped the interior of a 1950s home, adding elements that were inspired by traditional Japanese inns to create a peaceful environment. More about OWIU creates tranquil environment in mid-century LA home
Dezeen School Shows: a centre for meditation and mindfulness and a landmark that emphasises the creativity of Kentucky artisans are included in Dezeen's latest school shows by students at the University of Kentucky College of Design. More about University of Kentucky College of Design presents 10 student design projects
Syrian architects Marwa Al-Sabouni and Ghassan Jansiz have created a pop-up, crescent-shaped colonnade on the seafront in Hove, England, assembled from CNC-cut plywood. More about Pop-up plywood colonnade in Hove references Islamic architecture
Architect Carlo Ratti is among a group of MIT researchers exploring the feasibility of fighting climate change with a conglomeration of "space bubbles" that would float above the Earth to reflect the sun's rays. More about MIT researchers propose using Space Bubble shield to reflect the sun
Designer Kickie Chudikova has filled a room at Milan design week with kaleidoscopic furniture and lighting informed by the appearance of insects to promote the importance of biodiversity. More about Kickie Chudikova creates installation of technicolour insectile furniture and lighting
Seventies decor, French bistros and indigenous flowers are some of the references design studio Luchetti Krelle has mixed inside this bar in Sydney, Australia, which occupies a converted butcher. More about Luchetti Krelle creates eclectic bar Jane inside former butcher shop
The Ranch Mine has completed a low-slung, minimalist home in Arizona's Paradise Valley, drawing cues from a style of house that was popular in the 1930s. More about The Ranch Mine optimises Arizona home for indoor-outdoor living
A steel exoskeleton supports a vertical garden facade at this hotel in Paris, France, created by designer Philippe Starck in collaboration with French-Brazilian studio Triptyque and landscape studio Coloco. More about Plant-covered Villa M by Triptyque and Philippe Starck "brings nature back to the city"
A mid-century home renovation in Canada and an oversized thatched-roof home in Ukraine feature in our latest lookbook highlighting 10 homes with interiors that make use of pottery and decorative ceramics. More about Ten homes filled with pottery and decorative ceramics
American poultry producer Pasturebird has invented a solar-powered robot chicken coop on wheels, which it says fosters regenerative farming while allowing the animals to "live their best life". More about Pasturebird introduces solar-powered robot chicken coop
Rich colours and leather upholstery feature in this Calgary bar and restaurant that Canadian studio Frank Architecture based on author Truman Capote. More about Frank Architecture recalls 1960s glamour at Major Tom bar in Calgary
A discussion with IKEA and H&M about their "ideas factory" Atelier100 is among the events featured in this video of yesterday's IKEA Festival highlights, which Dezeen is publishing as part of our partnership with IKEA during Milan design week. More about Highlights from IKEA Festival yesterday include discussion with IKEA and H&M on their "ideas factory" project to support local designers
Dezeen School Shows: a biomaterial research project and an LGBTQ+ arts and culture centre feature in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Birmingham City University. More about Birmingham City University spotlights 10 interior architecture and design projects