Design
UK to ban sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2040
The UK is set to ban the sale of all diesel and petrol vehicles from 2040, following in the footsteps of France. More about UK to ban sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2040
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Technology
India will ban self-driving cars to protect jobs
India has become the first major economy to say no to driverless cars, with transport minister Nitin Gadkari saying the government "won't allow any technology that takes away jobs". More about India will ban self-driving cars to protect jobs
Architecture
Controversial Iron Ring set to be submerged in landscape beside a Welsh castle
A huge ring-shaped walkway designed by architect George King is set to be built next to Flint Castle in Wales – but has been met with fierce opposition by locals, who see it as symbol of historic oppression. More about Controversial Iron Ring set to be submerged in landscape beside a Welsh castle
Architecture
Engineers propose solution for San Francisco's sinking Millennium Tower
San Francisco's sinking skyscraper has descended another inch, but engineers have come up with a potential fix. More about Engineers propose solution for San Francisco's sinking Millennium Tower
Technology
US tech company offers to turn employees into cyborgs with microchip implants
Wisconsin company Three Square Market is offering microchip implants to all of its workers, enabling them to make purchases and log into computers with the wave of a hand. More about US tech company offers to turn employees into cyborgs with microchip implants
Video
Architects must work harder "to put new ideas on the table" says Liz Diller
Architects should be more proactive in driving forward development proposals, says architect Elizabeth Diller in this exclusive video interview Dezeen filmed at the RIBA International Conference in London. More about Architects must work harder "to put new ideas on the table" says Liz Diller
Architecture
Sydney's Sirius building saved from demolition in "triumph for brutalism"
One of Sydney's only examples of brutalist architecture has been given a second chance, after a court ruled against the government decision not to heritage list it. More about Sydney's Sirius building saved from demolition in "triumph for brutalism"
News
Ring-shaped concourse proposed for major renovation of Los Angeles' Union Station
The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority has released a movie detailing its proposal to extend the city's historic Union Station building with a ring-shaped, glazed passenger concourse. More about Ring-shaped concourse proposed for major renovation of Los Angeles' Union Station
Technology
UK moves to regulate drones with registration scheme and safety tests
All privately operated drones in the UK will soon need to comply with new regulations, following a number of near-misses with planes in the skies over Britain. More about UK moves to regulate drones with registration scheme and safety tests
Architecture
"Don't spend money you don't have" and "don't be afraid to be an asshole," architects advised
Getting paid on time, finding time to have children and dealing with long-hours culture were among topics discussed by executives from BIG, Zaha Hadid Architects and Design Haus Liberty at a business talk hosted by Dezeen in London last month. More about "Don't spend money you don't have" and "don't be afraid to be an asshole," architects advised
This week on Dezeen
This week, the Stirling Prize shortlist and IKEA's Hay collaboration were both revealed
This week on Dezeen, RIBA revealed the six projects shortlisted for this year's Stirling Prize, while IKEA unveiled its new collaboration with Hay. More about This week, the Stirling Prize shortlist and IKEA's Hay collaboration were both revealed
Architecture
Portakabin builds temporary school for pupils of academy next to Grenfell Tower
A temporary secondary school is being built to accommodate students of Kensington Aldridge Academy, a school next to Grenfell Tower, which has been shut ever since the devastating fire last month. More about Portakabin builds temporary school for pupils of academy next to Grenfell Tower
Design
Facebook working on Project Ara-style modular smartphone
Facebook appears to be following in the footsteps of Google by filing its own patent for a modular device designed to be more long-lasting than current smartphones. More about Facebook working on Project Ara-style modular smartphone
Design
Norman Foster teams up with Rapha to design cycle wear
Architect Norman Foster has revealed he is working with cycling brand Rapha on a new range of clothing for cyclists. More about Norman Foster teams up with Rapha to design cycle wear
Architecture
Royal Mail's latest stamp collection celebrates the UK's "renaissance of contemporary architecture"
Zaha Hadid's London Aquatics Centre, EMBT's Scottish Parliament and Haworth Tompkins's Stirling-Prize-winning Everyman Theatre are just some of the landmark buildings featured on a new set of UK stamps dedicated to contemporary architecture. More about Royal Mail's latest stamp collection celebrates the UK's "renaissance of contemporary architecture"
Design
Applications for art and design degrees in UK fall by five per cent
The number of students applying for art and design degree courses in the UK this year fell by 14,000 compared to 2016, with applications from EU students falling five per cent. More about Applications for art and design degrees in UK fall by five per cent
Architecture
Low-cost school for 3,000 children planned at Syrian refugee camp in Jordan
A huge school for Syrian refugees is set to be built at a camp in Jordan, using a modular and re-deployable construction system developed with the help of former Architecture for Humanity director Cameron Sinclair. More about Low-cost school for 3,000 children planned at Syrian refugee camp in Jordan
Architecture
New designs unveiled for Norwegian government headquarters following 2011 terrorist attack
The part of Oslo's government quarter damaged during the 2011 terrorist bombing will be replaced by one of two proposals – one by a team including Haptic and Nordic, and another by a team featuring A-Lab and LPO Architects. More about New designs unveiled for Norwegian government headquarters following 2011 terrorist attack
Architecture
RIBA Stirling Prize 2017 shortlist announced
A studio for photographer Juergen Teller, a new wing at the British Museum and a revived seaside pier are among the projects shortlisted for this year's Stirling Prize. More about RIBA Stirling Prize 2017 shortlist announced
Architecture
SOM designs "new skyline" for port area of Sri Lanka's largest city
SOM has won a competition to design a new district for Sri Lankan city Colombo, with a design featuring numerous skyscrapers, a marina, canals and a park, influenced by the country's tropical climate. More about SOM designs "new skyline" for port area of Sri Lanka's largest city