The latest edition of our Dezeen Weekly newsletter features Instagram images of the soon-to-open Apple Store in Singapore. More about Images of the new Apple Store in Singapore feature in today's Dezeen Weekly newsletter
In this week's comments update, readers are critiquing a Japanese home designed by Suzuko Yamada and sharing their views on other top stories. More about Japanese house is "a gymnast's delight" says commenter
The Royal Institute of British Architects plans to regularly test architect's competence as part of an overhaul of architectural education and continuing professional development in the UK. More about RIBA set to introduce mandatory competency tests for architects as part of "once in a generation" reform
Pritzker Prize-winning architect and high-tech architecture pioneer Richard Rogers has retired from Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, the practice he founded in 1977. More about Richard Rogers steps down from Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners after 43 years
Foster + Partners' new Apple Store in Singapore is the latest example of the trend for spherical buildings. Here are nine recent globe-shaped examples. More about Nine examples of spherical architecture from around the globe
The latest edition of our Dezeen Weekly newsletter features images of the Rose Garden at the White House following a recent makeover by first lady Melania Trump. More about Melania Trump's redesign of the Rose Garden at the White House features in today's Dezeen Weekly newsletter
The Victorian Society conservation group is attempting to stop construction of a zip wire in Liverpool, which would end at a listed building within the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site. More about Victorian Society files legal challenge against "insensitive and inappropriate" Liverpool zip wire
Graphic designer Tamotsu Shimada has unveiled the logo for the Expo 2025 Osaka, which is an irregular ring of red circles that appears to include five cartoon-like eyes. More about Expo 2025 Osaka logo revealed as ring of red blobs
Scientists at the UK's University of Cambridge have developed a renewable energy device that mimics photosynthesis by making fuel from sunlight, carbon dioxide and water. More about Scientists develop synthetic leaf that turns sunlight into liquid fuel
Buro Happold's director of sustainability Maria Smith has declared herself carbon neutral. She explains how she dramatically reduced her carbon footprint by going vegan and stopping flying. More about "Quitting flying was probably the trickiest thing" says carbon neutral architect
A decorative roof and curved weathered-steel wall will enclose the Amersham Vent Shaft that Grimshaw has designed for the High Speed Two railway. More about Grimshaw designs sculptural metal enclosure for HS2 ventilation shaft
In this week's comments update, readers are debating BIG's plan to build three islands off the shore of Penang Island and sharing their views on other top stories. More about "Architecture needs to take on a new life for our world to evolve" says commenter
OMA New York has unveiled its design for a glass addition to top the historic Tiffany & Co store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. More about OMA designs glass volume to top Tiffany & Co's New York flagship store
Beer company BrewDog has gone carbon negative by switching to wind power for its breweries and bars, with plans to plant a forest's worth of trees. More about BrewDog goes carbon negative with wind-powered breweries
Architecture firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel has launched ACPVLab, a research and development unit that will focus on using generative design to develop bespoke interiors. More about Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel sets up in-house lab dedicated to generative design
First lady Melania Trump has been criticised on social media for her pared-back redesign of the Rose Garden at the White House, with users comparing her to French queen Marie Antoinette. More about Melania Trump criticised for "upsetting" White House Rose Garden renovation on social media
British architect Norman Foster has revealed plans for a demountable glass and steel building to house the UK parliament while the historic Houses of Parliament is renovated. More about Norman Foster unveils "uniquely British" reusable temporary parliament
Dezeen Events Guide has relaunched and is offering free listings to selected digital and real-world events taking place in September, including London Design Festival participants. More about Dezeen Events Guide launches London guide and offers free listings to September events
This week on Dezeen, we featured three unusual restrooms designed for the Tokyo Toilet project, including Shigeru Ban's colourful, transparent design. More about This week, architects designed innovative public toilets for Tokyo
An installation of five fibreglass sharks by architect Jaimie Shorten for the Architecture Foundation's Antepavilion project in east London has been hit by a last-minute court injunction by the local council. More about Antepavilion juror attacks "pathetic" council for blocking Sharks! installation with court injunction