Does London need the Sphere?
Following recent controversy over proposals for an MSG Sphere in London similar to Las Vegas's new light-up venue, Dezeen examines the arguments on both sides of the debate. More about Does London need the Sphere?
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Animal-centric interspecies design goes "beyond sustainability"
A new design trend prioritises the needs of bugs and animals above human beings. Rima Sabina Aouf finds out if "interspecies design" is the next step in creating more sustainable spaces and objects. More about Animal-centric interspecies design goes "beyond sustainability"
Hollywood strikes having "massive knock-on repercussions" for film designers
Designers working in the film industry have spoken to Dezeen about the "huge" financial impact they are suffering as a result of ongoing strikes in Hollywood. More about Hollywood strikes having "massive knock-on repercussions" for film designers
Austin supertalls "not really dealing with the problems" of the city
Rapidly growing Austin is set to see its skyline transformed by the emergence of several supertall skyscrapers in the coming years, but is this a cause for celebration or concern? More about Austin supertalls "not really dealing with the problems" of the city
Chinese architects facing nightmare working conditions amid real-estate crisis
Chinese architects have told Dezeen they are regularly working through the night while their pay plummets as the country's property industry deals with a severe crisis. More about Chinese architects facing nightmare working conditions amid real-estate crisis
AI exposes designers and architects to copyright complications say experts
Increasing use of AI could have major copyright implications for designers and architects, warn experts as part of our AItopia series. More about AI exposes designers and architects to copyright complications say experts
AI's "eye-watering" use of resources could be a hurdle to achieving climate goals, argue experts
The growth of AI will put an increased environmental burden on the planet, say experts who argue it's time to think about the invisible physical infrastructures of our technology. More about AI's "eye-watering" use of resources could be a hurdle to achieving climate goals, argue experts
Will architects really lose their jobs to AI?
As part of our AItopia series exploring how AI will impact architecture and design, Dezeen examines whether the technology will end up taking architects' jobs. More about Will architects really lose their jobs to AI?
"Support is needed to keep queer and trans spaces alive" say LGBTQ+ designers
With Pride Month drawing to a close, Dezeen spoke with LGBTQ+ designers and researchers about the evolution of queer spaces and how architects can help protect them. More about "Support is needed to keep queer and trans spaces alive" say LGBTQ+ designers
How electric-vehicle technology is changing car design
Cars will start to look dramatically different as electric vehicles become the norm but battery technology must first improve, designers tell Dezeen. More about How electric-vehicle technology is changing car design
Architecture and design studios "need to be constantly thinking about the future"
Following the death of Rafael Viñoly, Dezeen examines how different studios founded by famous figureheads are approaching the issue of succession. More about Architecture and design studios "need to be constantly thinking about the future"
"No hiding" from environmental impact of trade fairs say designers at Salone del Mobile
More work is needed to improve the sustainability of trade fairs like Salone del Mobile, designers told Dezeen at Milan design week. More about "No hiding" from environmental impact of trade fairs say designers at Salone del Mobile
The hidden carbon impacts of getting mass timber wrong
Architects are increasingly using mass timber in the hopes of creating net-zero buildings but carbon assessments are missing key sources of potential emissions, researchers tell Dezeen in this Timber Revolution feature. More about The hidden carbon impacts of getting mass timber wrong
Building tall with timber "does not make sense" say experts
As part of our Timber Revolution series, Dezeen asked mass-timber experts about the ongoing race to build ever-taller wooden buildings. More about Building tall with timber "does not make sense" say experts
Are mass-timber buildings a fire safety risk?
Architects enthusiastic about mass timber must improve their understanding of fire safety or risk disaster, experts tell Dezeen as part of the Timber Revolution series. More about Are mass-timber buildings a fire safety risk?
"We should hold the mirror to ourselves" say Turkish architects in wake of earthquakes
Improvements to both architectural education and practice must form part of the recovery plan to prevent history from repeating itself, argue Turkish architects following last month's deadly earthquakes. More about "We should hold the mirror to ourselves" say Turkish architects in wake of earthquakes
"Rebuilding under missiles is bold but we can't afford to wait" say Ukrainian architects
As the war in Ukraine enters its second year, Dezeen spoke to the architects and designers already working to rebuild their homeland. More about "Rebuilding under missiles is bold but we can't afford to wait" say Ukrainian architects
Everything you need to know about Saudi mega-project Neom
Neom is arguably the world's largest and most controversial architecture project. Here, we explain the key details of the development in Saudi Arabia, which includes The Line megacity. More about Everything you need to know about Saudi mega-project Neom
"Modest" architecture focused on reuse and biomaterials to dominate in 2023
Retrofit, biomaterials and grassroots design are among the trends that architects including Kjetil Thorsen and Samira Rathod predict will define the architecture of 2023 and beyond. More about "Modest" architecture focused on reuse and biomaterials to dominate in 2023
Effectively retrofitting UK housing requires "compromise between performance and heritage" say architects
The UK's ageing houses must be insulated against uncontrolled heat loss, but this will require accepting changes to their appearance, according to a series of British architects who have recently carried out their own energy-led retrofits. More about Effectively retrofitting UK housing requires "compromise between performance and heritage" say architects