British passports will lose their burgundy covers and go back to having dark blue ones after Brexit, the government has confirmed. More about UK brings back blue passports to "restore national identity"
Vivienne Westwood will present her autumn-winter 2018 collection digitally rather than on a catwalk show – as part of on ongoing bid to make her brand more environmentally conscious. More about Vivienne Westwood axes catwalk show in favour of digital presentation
World Architecture Festival is failing to attract enough leading female architects as speakers despite efforts to improve its gender balance, according to organiser Paul Finch. More about It's difficult to get prominent women to speak, says WAF organiser Paul Finch
London Design Festival has claimed record visitor figures for 2017, but admitted it counted every person who visited participating museums and passed through public squares hosting installations. More about London Design Festival's "record breaking" visitor figures include people who walked past installations
Aerospace manufacturer Boeing has unveiled a huge military drone that will be used for refuelling fighter jets mid-air. More about Boeing unveils MQ-25 drone that it claims will be "changing future air power"
A sinking and tilting skyscraper in San Francisco is now at risk of a major cladding fire, according to a report. More about San Francisco's sinking Millennium Tower poses major fire risk, states report
Furniture and homewares brand IKEA has topped Dezeen Hot List 2017 of the 500 people, brands and organisations our readers most wanted to read about this year. Retailer Muji takes second place while Peter Zumthor is the highest placed architect. More about Dezeen Hot List 2017: IKEA is the most newsworthy force in design, ahead of Muji and Peter Zumthor
Swiss practice Herzog & de Meuron has won a competition to design a new masterplan for Basel's Nordspitze area, including three residential skyscrapers. More about Herzog & de Meuron unveils plans for trio of residential towers in Basel
In this video interview, architect Renzo Piano discusses designing his glass skyscraper for The New York Times in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. More about Transparent buildings are safer, says Renzo Piano
Fire-safety guidelines for tall buildings in the UK are unclear and offer too many opportunities for corner cutting, according to a review of building regulations commissioned following the Grenfell Tower fire. More about High-rise safety regulations are "not fit for purpose" finds Grenfell report
The daughter of late Italian architect Paolo Soleri has alleged that he sexually molested and attempted to rape her as a teenager. More about Paolo Soleri accused of sexual abuse by daughter
This week on Dezeen, Apple's chief designer Jonathan Ive responded to "utterly bizarre" criticisms of Apple's new headquarters and Muji's art director Kenya Hara revealed what it's like to work for the Japanese retailer. More about This week, Jony Ive defended Apple Park and Muji's art director explained the brand's success
More supertall skyscrapers were completed in 2017 than any previous year, with the tallest coming in at 599 metres, according to new industry research. More about Global skyscraper construction reaches all-time high thanks to new supertalls in 23 countries
Scandinavian brand Muuto has been bought by US company Knoll, in a deal that aims to see the company's business double within the next five years. More about Knoll purchases Muuto in 0 million deal
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners has started building a new concrete-framed art storage facility in Lievin, France, for the Louvre museum, which will be covered by a large green roof. More about Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners begins work on Louvre art store in northern France
The future of the Santiago Calatrava-designed Greek Orthodox church at New York's World Trade Center looks uncertain, as the archdiocese has failed to pay construction fees. More about Work halts on Calatrava's Greek Orthodox church at World Trade Center site
A robot patrolling a street in San Francisco to ward off homeless people has been removed after complaints from locals, who also knocked it over and smeared it with feces. More about Security robot bullied and forced off the street in San Francisco
Working for Muji is like "spinning circus plates" according to Kenya Hara, who discusses the hugely popular Japanese retailer's aesthetic and approach to products in this exclusive interview. More about Muji is not just about minimalism and simplicity, says art director Kenya Hara
This exclusive video footage shot by Dezeen shows a huge section of the brutalist Robin Hood Gardens estate being torn apart by a demolition claw. More about Footage reveals demolition of Robin Hood Gardens
A photography book featuring movie theatres in South India and a satirical exploration of the Eiffel Tower are among the top 10 books about architecture published in 2017 as voted by the organisers of Frankfurt Book Fair. More about 10 best architecture books at Frankfurt Book Fair 2017 revealed