Comments update: co-living accommodation was hotly debated this week, as readers argued for and against shared living spaces in major cities where home ownership is no longer a reality. More about "Generation Rent being told what they want again"
Comments update: readers are reflecting on the life and work of Zaha Hadid after the Pritzker Prize-winning architect died suddenly aged 65 last week. More about "Zaha was bold, inspirational and challenged the status quo"
Comments update: unrealistic body-image expectations are the hot topic this week, after Soo Kyung Bae created a collection of jewellery designed to highlight the area between a woman's thighs. More about "Let's stop attacking thin people as the enemy"
Comments update: Apple lacks direction and isn't delivering innovative design, according to commenters unimpressed by the tech giant's latest product launch. More about "It feels like Apple has run out of ideas"
Comments update: London's skyscraper boom is continuing apace, with over 100 new towers proposed in the last year, but are Londoners ready for the dramatic changes to their city? Read on for more on this and explore our comments page to keep up with the latest discussions. More about "Londoners have a very distorted view of high rises"
Comments update: readers have been discussing sexism this International Women's Day after comments posted on Dezeen focused on Odile Decq's style rather than the French architect's architectural achievements. More about "If she were a man, we would simply discuss her work"
Comments update: controversial gun laws in America were hotly contested this week, after the dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Texas resigned over a new state law that will allow students to carry firearms on campus. More about "What a disastrous and shameful policy"
Comments update: introducing graphics that show nutritional information on supermarket receipts isn't enough to solve the "obesity epidemic", according to readers. Read on for more on this and explore our comments page to keep up with the latest discussions. More about "It's probably not the solution to obesity"
Comments update: readers joined the chorus of criticism aimed at the interiors of Pininfarina's Eurostar redesign this week and questioned whether the cross-channel rail service has lost its design direction. More about "Calling this a timeless design is a joke"
Comments update: Bjarke Ingels' firm hit the headlines this week after unveiling its design for a New York skyscraper wrapped by a ribbon of green terraces. Does the proposal mark a new direction for the city's high-rise architecture, or is it simply over-hyped? More about "Narratives have replaced the art of architecture"
Comments update: readers have accused American toy maker Mattel of dragging its heels in the attempt to diversify the iconic Barbie doll. Read on for more on this and explore our comments page to keep up with the latest discussions. More about "Why don't they make an ugly Barbie?"
Comments update: readers have been discussing Rafael Viñoly after the New-York based architect recently completed two high-profile projects, including a supertall skyscraper in New York and a circular road bridge in Uruguay. More about "People love to hate Viñoly but his recent work is incredible"
Comments update: readers are paying tribute to David Bowie and his influence on fashion, design and culture after the legendary musician died on Sunday. Read on for more on this and explore our comments page to keep up with the latest discussions. More about "Bowie's influence on design cannot be underestimated"
Comments update: readers weighed into the ongoing debate about whether non-architects should design buildings after Marcel Wanders described the discussion as the "f*cking opposite" of open-minded creativity. Read on for more on this and explore our comments page to keep up to date with the latest discussions. More about "Most people design rubbish without any formal training"
Comments update: readers are reacting to Japan's selecting of Kengo Kuma's wooden design for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic stadium and Zaha Hadid's controversial decision to speak out against it. More about "Somewhere between the two is a brilliant stadium"
Comments update: a proposal to turn New York's iconic Broadway into one long park set the agenda this week as readers called for cities around the world to embrace pedestrianisation. Read on for more on this and explore our comments page to keep up to date with the latest discussions. More about "Cars should be banned from Manhattan"
Comments update: Eric Parry Architects unveiled designs for the tallest building in London's financial district this week. Will it be an eyesore or a refreshing addition to the city's skyline? Read on to find out what readers thought, and explore our comments page to keep up to date with the latest discussions. More about "Sexy, sturdy, modern and masculine"
Comments update: Isay Weinfeld's first New York project is the latest in a string of luxury developments changing the face of the city – but some readers think the rush to build high-end apartments is destroying the Big Apple's local communities. More about "Does New York City have any type of housing other than luxury?"
Comments update: the poor design of refugee camps was thrust into the spotlight this week after we interviewed one of the world's leading authorities on humanitarian aid. More about "The biggest challenge architects have faced in a generation"
Comments update: is the trend for open-plan living coming to an end? Readers discussed the changing tastes in residential design after we reported that families are demanding more privacy in their homes. More about "Open-plan living was so last decade"