A type of flooring that uses 75 per cent less concrete than the current standard has been invented by researchers at the universities of Bath, Cambridge and Dundee, who say it could make a "major difference" to the construction industry's carbon footprint. More about New concrete vaulted floor suggests path to cutting carbon emissions
Nigerian architect Tosin Oshinowo has been appointed to curate the second edition of the Sharjah Architecture Triennial, which will take place in 2023. More about Tosin Oshinowo chosen to curate Sharjah Architecture Triennial
Cities are failing to prepare for climate change and should focus on resilient design solutions such as building houses on stilts or creating floating neighbourhoods, according to the latest report from the United Nations' climate change panel. More about Built environment must adapt to "widespread and severe" climate change fallout says IPCC report
A German feminist art group has revealed a vulva-shaped spaceship concept, which it is encouraging the European Space Agency to help realise in order to better represent humanity in space and "restore gender equality to the cosmos." More about Vulva Spaceship aims to counter prevalence of phallic spacecraft
Architecture firms David Chipperfield Architects and Zaha Hadid Architects have announced they are halting work on projects in Russia following the country's invasion of Ukraine. More about David Chipperfield Architects and Zaha Hadid Architects suspend work in Russia
More than 6,500 Russian architects, designers and urban planners have signed an open letter to condemn the invasion of Ukraine and "demand the immediate end of violent war". More about Russian architects condemn Ukraine invasion in open letter
A pastel-hued extension with Romanesque arches and a converted artist's studio are among the projects vying to be named London's best home renovation in this year's Don't Move, Improve! competition. More about 15 London home renovations shortlisted for Don't Move, Improve! 2022
Danish architecture studio BIG has designed its first building in the metaverse, a virtual office for employees at media company Vice Media Group called Viceverse. More about BIG designs virtual office in the metaverse for Vice Media Group
Paris-based homeware brand Trame has unveiled a collection of rugs and ceramics with pieces designed by architect Arthur Mamou-Mani as well as designers Amandine David and Wonmin Park that reference the historic Alhambra palace in Granada. More about Arthur Mamou-Mani creates 3D-printed cups for Trame's latest collection
Ice falling from supertall skyscrapers in New York, including 111 West 57th Street on Billionaires' Row, injured motorists and closed roads over the weekend. More about Falling ice from supertall skyscrapers on Billionaires' Row causes injuries and closures
Dutch studio MVRDV has halted work on all five of its projects in Russia, including its Red7 tower in Moscow, following the country's invasion of Ukraine. More about MVRDV withdraws from Russia projects "in solidarity" with Ukraine
Dutch architecture office MVRDV has unveiled plans to install a giant neon-pink staircase across the exterior of Rotterdam's Het Nieuwe Instituut that will lead to a viewing platform in the same colour on its roof. More about MVRDV to install neon-pink staircase and viewing platform on Het Nieuwe Instituut
The National Union of Architects of Ukraine has called upon the International Union of Architects to revoke Russia's membership of the global institution, following the country's invasion of Ukraine. More about "Those who do not condemn Russia's actions support them" says National Union of Architects of Ukraine
British-Iranian architect Farshid Moussavi has been named the winner of this year's Jane Drew Prize for elevating the profile of women in architecture. More about Farshid Moussavi awarded 2022 Jane Drew Prize for women in architecture
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani, the curators of the Russian pavilion at this year's Venice Art Biennale and the International Union of Architects are among a growing number of individuals and institutions to show support for Ukraine following Russia's invasion last week. More about Architects, designers and cultural institutions show solidarity with Ukraine
Creative platform and foundation To.org has enlisted architecture studios Hassell and LocalWorks to create a music centre that will uncover talent in the Bidi Bidi refugee camp in Uganda. More about Bidi Bidi music centre designed to "change the narrative around refugees" in Uganda
Chinese studio Open Architecture has unveiled its design for a viewing tower in the coastal city of Yantai in the north east of China. More about Open Architecture reveals design for Sun Tower in China
Architects and designers in Ukraine have told Dezeen how they have been forced to shut their studios, pause their projects and seek shelter or flee their country as Russian forces invaded this week. More about "Every Ukrainian soul is fighting now" say architects and designers as Russia invades
The British Council has announced that the British Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2023 will be curated by Jayden Ali, Meneesha Kellay Joseph Henry and Sumitra Upham. More about British Pavilion at 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale set to "amplify perspectives that have been previously overlooked"
Fashion label Maisie Wilen showcased its autumn/winter collection using a cast of seven-foot-tall holograms at its New York Fashion Week show. More about Maisie Wilen uses giant otherworldly holograms to model latest collection