The Hyperloop high-speed transportation network has taken a step towards construction in central Europe, with a proposal that would allow passengers to travel between Bratislava, Vienna and Budapest in under 20 minutes. More about Hyperloop in development to connect Bratislava, Vienna and Budapest
Business news: British luxury carmaker Aston Martin has set up a service to provide companies with design, engineering and manufacturing consultation. More about Aston Martin to offer design consulting services
A pair of Iranian architects have won a competition to design a support centre for lung cancer sufferers in the Polish city of Kraków, where air pollution is at dangerously high levels. More about Kraków Oxygen Home designed to offer sanctuary for lung cancer sufferers
Japanese designer Yuta Takahashi has proposed a smartphone app that would provide information and warnings about tsunamis, which could save lives during events like the devastating Tōhoku earthquake five years ago (+ slideshow). More about Yuta Takahashi's Tsunami App warns users of potential disasters
Following the bankruptcy and collapse of Architecture for Humanity in 2015, local chapters have banded together to create a new organisation called Open Architecture Collaborative (+ movie). More about Architecture for Humanity relaunches as Open Architecture Collaborative
The spaces behind the iconic illuminated signs of London's Piccadilly Circus are set to be occupied for the first time since the 1950s, as part of a renovation by Fletcher Priest Architects that includes a huge rooftop extension. More about Fletcher Priest wins approval for major Piccadilly Circus redevelopment
Children's suitcase brand Trunki has lost its legal battle with Hong Kong rival Kiddee, after the UK's Supreme Court ruled that design rights had not been infringed. More about Trunki loses design rights battle against "rip-off" Kiddee
Huge Japanese architecture firm Nikken Sekkei and Barcelona studio Pascual i Ausió Arquitectes have been selected to renovate the Camp Nou stadium, home of FC Barcelona. More about FC Barcelona selects Nikken Sekkei team to overhaul Camp Nou stadium
A team led by Grimshaw has unveiled its contest-winning design for a race course and horse "theme park" in South Korean city Yeongcheon. More about Grimshaw wins contest for South Korean horse "theme park" and race course
Reigning Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has described a proposed head-protection device fitted to the front of the racing cars as the "worst-looking" design modification in the sport's history. More about Lewis Hamilton slams Formula One safety feature designed to protect drivers' heads from debris
The US Department of State has announced that Chicago-based Studio Gang Architects has been selected to create a new American embassy compound in Brasilia, the Brazilian capital city designed by planner Lucio Costa and architect Oscar Niemeyer. More about Studio Gang chosen to design new US embassy in Brasilia
Over 100 new tall buildings have been proposed for the British capital in the last year, but only a small number are actually being built, according to the latest industry research. More about London's skyscraper boom continues with 119 new towers in the pipeline
Residents were invited to plan the layouts of these new homes in Manchester, England, as part of a pioneering housing project by property developer Urban Splash and architecture office ShedKM (+ slideshow). More about ShedKM and Urban Splash let residents design layouts for modular Manchester homes
A US government agency responsible for developing military technology has signed off on production of a prototype for an unmanned electric aeroplane that can take off and land without a runway (+ movie). More about US government gives go ahead to high-speed drone capable of vertical takeoff
New images have been unveiled of the proposed Olympicopolis, a new cultural district at London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park designed by architects Allies and Morrison and O'Donnell + Tuomey. More about New images show £1.3 billion masterplan for London's Olympic Park
Marking International Women's Day, design studio Muf has embarked on a project to transform a narrowboat into a touring cultural centre promoting contemporary female artists. More about Muf adapts former cargo boat to create floating arts centre for women
Women are being driven out or held back from careers in architecture by long hours, childcare, unequal pay and the likelihood of being passed over for promotion, according to a major new survey by the American Institute of Architects released to coincide with International Women's Day. More about Inequality still a serious issue in US architecture, say female architects
German manufacturer BMW Group is celebrating its centenary year by unveiling a series of future-looking concept vehicles, the first of which is a shape-shifting autonomous car with artificial intelligence. More about BMW unveils shape-shifting concept car with computers that can predict your every move
Fernando Romero and Jürgen Mayer H have become the latest architects to contribute to Revolution Precrafted, a prefabricated building service that already offers designs by Zaha Hadid, Sou Fujimoto and Kengo Kuma (+ slideshow). More about J Mayer H and Fernando Romero launch designs for prefabricated houses
Video games will become an increasingly important tool for designing cities, according to Los Angeles architect and game developer Jose Sanchez (+ movie). More about Video games will become "new tools" to solve architecture's global challenges