The American Institute of Architects has appointed Kimberly Dowdell as president of the organisation, making her the first Black female architect to lead the institution. More about Kimberly Dowdell to become AIA's first Black woman president
Architecture studio MAD has completed its first social housing development, which consists of 12 residential buildings in Beijing connected by raised walkways and a "floating park". More about MAD aims to "challenge the status quo" with first social housing project
Our latest lookbook showcases 10 homes that prove that with the right use of elements such as colour, unusual flooring or feature walls, internal corridors can be much more than a necessary evil. More about Ten homes that make a feature of their corridors
Following news that Europe's first submarine restaurant has become covered in marine life, we've rounded up seven examples of underwater architecture. More about Seven examples of underwater architecture including museums, hotels and research centres
This year's Milan design week pushed the annual event back to the top of the design calendar and put the Milanese city back on the map, according to designers exhibiting at Salone del Mobile and the fuorisalone events around the city. More about Milan design week energy "exceeded the pre-pandemic level"
Whistleblower Eleni Kyriacou feels "vindicated" by the report into the abusive culture at the Bartlett School of Architecture, but wants the institution to offer victims compensation, she says in this exclusive interview. More about Removing staff "only first phase of reform" says Bartlett whistleblower
European architects and designers are struggling to source wood for their projects as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought imports from the region to a standstill, threatening stocks and driving up prices across the continent. More about "Timber prices going up daily" in Europe due to Ukraine war
Production designer Jennifer Morden created a mid-century house to reflect the personality of the flamboyant and misogynistic antagonist in comedy-thriller film Fresh. More about Jennifer Morden creates "aspirational" mid-century house with sinister dungeon for Fresh
Designer Lara Bohinc has created a collection of curvy furniture that intends to celebrate the female form, which was on display as part of Milan design week. More about Lara Bohinc designs voluptuous seating collection to be "playful and a little bit sexy"
Naturehumaine has completed six new apartments in a historic Montreal neighbourhood, renovating an existing volume and adding a similar building to an adjacent, vacant lot. More about Naturehumaine places sculptural outdoor stairs on Montreal apartment addition
Italian design brand Alessi has marked its centenary year with a Milan design week show where special-edition products are presented in settings that include a staircase covered in toilet rolls and a curling pitch. More about Alessi celebrates 100 years with playful showcase of rare and unseen products
Global heritage body UNESCO has reported that 143 culturally significant buildings have been damaged in Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in late February. More about More than 140 significant cultural sites damaged in Ukraine during war says UNESCO
The rarely seen graphic and furniture designs of Lucia Eames, daughter of midcentury icons Charles and Ray Eames, have been unveiled in an exhibition during Milan design week. More about "Undiscovered legacy" of Lucia Eames showcased at Milan design week
Supertall skyscrapers have changed the way that we think about cities, says author of the book Supertall, Stefan Al. He highlights 11 tall buildings that have had a major impact over the past decade. More about Eleven supertall skyscrapers that demonstrate the "human aspiration to go higher"
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
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
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
Cutlery, candle holders and chairs were among the numerous items designed by the late Virgil Abloh that were launched at this year's Milan design week. More about Seven Virgil Abloh products unveiled at Milan design week