Pawel Rymsza's proposal to house humanity in a network of ring-shaped structures built around huge algae-rich lakes is the first of 15 visionary projects selected as finalists for Dezeen's Redesign the World competition powered by Twinmotion. More about Pawel Rymsza proposes domed cities with algae lakes "to make big reductions in atmospheric carbon"
Dutch designer Emma van der Leest believes that bio-leather might one day replace animal leather in the fashion industry and is developing a fungal coating to make the material more versatile. More about Emma van der Leest develops fungal coating to make bio-leather more durable
Architecture offices Palma and Hanghar have inserted a "playful sequence of rooms" made from thermal clay bricks into an empty passageway that leads to a monumental chimney in Logroño, Spain. More about Geometric brick rooms installed in passageway in disused tobacco factory
Dezeen promotion: German carmaker Opel has launched an electric Sustainable Urban Mobility vehicle that aims to bridge the gap between car and scooter and can be driven by people as young as 15. More about Opel launches Rocks-e to bring "electric mobility to everyone"
Local firm Klima Architecture prioritised energy efficiency and a low-maintenance exterior while designing this three-level family residence near Park City, Utah. More about Klima wraps Maple Haus in the Utah mountains in weathering steel
A scalloped metal roof and brightly coloured accents feature in a renovation and extension of a 1960s home in Melbourne by local architecture studio Wowowa, which has been shortlisted in the residential rebirth category of Dezeen Awards 2021. More about Wowowa uses colourful accents to update 60s home in Melbourne
With Halloween approaching, our latest lookbook highlights 10 dramatic dark interiors from the Dezeen archive, including a concrete-walled restaurant and a gothic nightclub. More about Ten elegant interiors with a dark and moody atmosphere
Dutch furniture brand Circuform has launched REX, a recycled plastic "deposit chair" designed by Ineke Hans, with the promise that customers can return the product after extended use and receive a partial refund. More about Recycled plastic REX chair by Ineke Hans can be sold back to manufacturer after use
Argentine architect Edgardo Marveggio has designed an asymmetrical home in Córdoba for his ex-wife that features a waffle-slab roof and walls covered in thick plaster. More about Textured walls enclose Maricel's House in central Argentina by Edgardo Marveggio
Chinese studio DAGA Architects has renovated and modernised a traditional hutong residence in Beijing's Dongcheng district, adding mirrors to the walls and floor of the entrance courtyard to make the space feel larger. More about DAGA Architects adds mirrored courtyard to traditional hutong house
Our latest lookbook features retro-flavoured interiors with whimsical pastel colours and symmetrical designs that would be at home in American filmmaker Wes Anderson's films. More about Ten cinematic interiors that could be in a Wes Anderson film
This week on Dezeen, we spoke to architects and designers ahead of the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, which begins this weekend. More about This week architects and designers anticipated COP26
The New York office of architecture firm OMA has designed galleries and a studio inside Gio Ponti's Denver Art Museum, which recently underwent a major redevelopment. More about OMA reveals design galleries at renovated Denver Art Museum
A project exploring women's experiences of public space during the Covid-19 pandemic and another that examines "architecture beyond the physical" is included in Dezeen's latest school show from students at KU Leuven. More about KU Leuven's Faculty of Architecture spotlights eight architectural projects
The 15 best entries for Dezeen's Redesign the World competition powered by Twinmotion will be revealed during our Dezeen 15 festival, which starts next week. More about Redesign the World winners to be announced during Dezeen 15
Curator Florence Ostende discusses the recently opened exhibition focused on the work of Isamu Noguchi at London's Barbican Centre, in this video produced by Dezeen. More about Isamu Noguchi a "pioneer of social sculpture" says Barbican curator
Dezeen promotion: registration is now open for the inaugural Build for Life conference, organised by window manufacturer Velux to address climate-related challenges for the construction industry. More about Register free to attend the Velux Build for Life conference
Steven Holl Architects has completed a cultural and health centre in Shanghai, comprising a pair of concrete buildings punctured by irregular openings that are set within a landscaped park. More about Steven Holl completes "energetic and open" Cofco Cultural and Health Center in Shanghai
London's latest urban design trend involves commissioning a designer to paint a colourful pattern on a wall, road or bridge. Here are eight examples of polychromatic paint jobs from designers including Yinka Ilori and Camille Walala. More about Eight multicoloured paint installations that brighten up London
This weekend the world's governments come together to move forward plans to tackle climate change at the COP26 summit. Ten architects and designers who are heading to Glasgow told Dezeen about their hopes and fears for the conference. More about "COP26 marks a critical juncture for humanity" say architects and designers attending the climate conference