In a leaked email, Patrik Schumacher claims that an open letter sent out by Zaha Hadid Architects in the aftermath of his controversial World Architecture Festival speech should never have been issued. More about Leaked Schumacher email reveals friction within Zaha Hadid Architects
Lego has announced a kit for building and programming robots, designed to encourage a younger generation to learn how to code, at this year's CES tech conference. More about Lego unveils Boost kit to help children learn coding
Cycling brand SpeedX has revealed its latest smart bicycle, which comes equipped with an inbuilt computer and a vibration control system that helps riders deal with bumps in the road. More about SpeedX's Unicorn bicycle has a frame that softens vibrations and an inbuilt computer
Bowl-shaped vessels would collect rainwater on the roofs of buildings located in hot and dry climates in a proposal by Iranian practice BMDesign Studios. More about Concave roofs collect rainwater for arid areas in proposal by BMDesign Studios
A concrete frame angles out from a window at the top of this irregularly shaped housing block in South Korea, which was designed by architect Moon Hoon to resemble an owl. More about Moon Hoon creates housing with owl-like features in South Korea
The Thomas Heatherwick-designed double-decker buses will no longer be produced for London, because they cost too much. More about London mayor stops orders for Thomas Heatherwick's Routemaster bus
Greenery overflows from concrete planters set into the sandstone walls of this hotel, designed by Vo Trong Nghia's firm for historic Vietnamese town Hoi An. More about Vo Trong Nghia completes Vietnam hotel featuring walls of hanging plants
A major Frank Lloyd Wright retrospective and a display of avant-garde womenswear by Comme des Garçons are among the 10 best upcoming architecture and design exhibitions for 2017, picked by reporter Eleanor Gibson. More about Dezeen's top 10 architecture and design exhibitions coming up in 2017
An art museum in a hollowed-out grain silo, South Korea's answer to the High Line and a high-rise inspired by Chinese landscape paintings are among the best buildings set to complete in 2017, selected by Dezeen editor Amy Frearson. More about Dezeen's 10 buildings to look forward to in 2017
British architect David Adjaye is to become Sir David Adjaye after receiving a knighthood for services to architecture in the New Year's Honours 2017. More about David Adjaye receives knighthood in New Year Honours 2017
Artist Anish Kapoor has got his hands on the "world's pinkest pink", which he is legally forbidden from using. More about Anish Kapoor flaunts use of "world's pinkest pink" despite personal ban from its creator
A bridge suspended more than half a kilometre above a Chinese river has opened to the public – becoming the highest of its kind in the world. More about World’s highest bridge opens to traffic in southwest China
White accordion partitions, thin marble counters and furniture made from coloured mirrors feature in this petite apartment overlooking the rooftops of Paris. More about Ubalt Architectes creates compositions with custom furniture in minimalist Paris flat
With 2016 coming to an end, Will Wiles doses out his New Year's resolutions for architecture and design in 2017, which include resisting the hygge trend and finally taking responsibility for the climate. More about New Year's resolutions for architecture and design in 2017
American firm Carney Logan Burke has extended a house in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to provide its residents with a workspace that boasts sweeping views. More about Carney Logan Burke uses rammed earth to build home-office extension
Studio Job has expanded on its autobiographical Train Crash table with a coffee table version depicting a burning car. More about Studio Job creates table based on a car crash
This weekend retreat by American firm Malcolm Davis Architecture consists of rectilinear volumes clad in weathering steel and topped with sloped metal roofs. More about Malcolm Davis creates off-grid retreat in California wine valley
Architect Li Hao has clad this bamboo and wood pavilion in mirrored glass to reflect the historic town in southern China that it faces. More about Li Hao uses mirrored glass and bamboo for reflective pavilion in southern China
Mexico City architects Francisco Pardo and Julio Amezcua have added an architectural "prosthesis" on top of a dilapidated brick residence to turn the building into offices and a co-working space. More about Derelict Mexico City house transformed into mixed-use venue
We've received dozens of Christmas cards from architects, designers and brands this year. Here's a selection of our favourites, including a disappearing pile of mince pies from Studioilse and an icy woodland cabin by Invisible Studio. More about Designer Christmas cards 2016