Dezeen promotion: UK flooring manufacturer Forbo Flooring Systems said it wanted to capture the "simple and stripped back style" of Scandinavian design in its latest carpet tile offering. More
Artist Mary Mattingly has designed a sphere filled with native plants that filter water in a gravity-fed system to mimic New York City's water system. More
Dezeen Showroom: the Bloom lighting range by Shakúff references the "metamorphosis" that flowers undergo when they blossom. More
Designer Ilse Crawford discusses examples of simple design to launch Braun's Good Design Masterclass, which Dezeen is publishing as part of a collaboration with the design brand to celebrate its centenary. More
Dezeen Showroom:Â French fireplace manufacturer Focus has created a suspended and rotating fireplace with a closed hearth porthole.
Carpet-tile manufacturer Interface aims to achieve negative carbon emissions by 2040, according to sustainability leader Jon Khoo. More
Dezeen Showroom: Vancouver design studio Edits has created a dining chair that offers an updated version of the archetypal mid-century modern wooden chair. More
Dezeen promotion: Swedish automaker Polestar has launched an initiative that allows art collectors to directly trade artworks for the company's Polestar 1 performance hybrid car. More
Dezeen Showroom: the Flow stool by Italian designers Defne Koz and Marco Susani for True Design is intended for a range of flexible spaces, including both work and living areas. More
An LGBT+ community centre that caters to Seattle's queer population and a peace centre in Homs, Syria, are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the School of Visual Arts. More
Dezeen Showroom: British brand Astro Lighting has created a range of sconces, pendants and ceiling spots informed by neoclassical architecture. More
Dezeen Showroom: Danish designers Christina Strand and Niels Hvass have created a modular sofa system for workplace furniture brand Narbutas that fosters connectivity in modern offices. More
A 2012 animation showing New York City being buried under a mountain of giant bubbles allowed people to appreciate the scale of carbon emissions for the first time, according to its creators Real World Visuals. More
British engineering firm Rolls-Royce has laid out how it will achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, including modifying its jet engines to run on renewable fuels. More
Israel has displayed ancient human bones and stuffed animals in mortuary-style stainless steel cabinets at the Venice Architecture Biennale to explore the impact of the country's agricultural history. More
Dezeen Showroom: vertical wood slats create visual intrigue with the Koan sliding door, designed by Kokaistudios for Lualdi to suit a range of interiors. More
Dezeen Showroom: Werner Aisslinger has designed the 1140 table for Thonet as a hub for dining or co-working that is strong enough to dance on. More
Removing excess carbon from the atmosphere is a daunting but "very exciting" design challenge, according to sustainable-design guru William McDonough. More
Design studio Space Available and techno DJ Peggy Gou have joined forces to create a chair made of plastic trash collected from streets and waterways in Indonesia. More
Dezeen Showroom: designed by Anya Sebton and Eva Lilja Löwenhielm for Asplund, the Palais Royal table brings Swedish minimalism to the dining room. More
