Energy savings achieved by insulating UK homes appear to be cancelled out within a few years by an increase in energy use, according to a study by the University of Cambridge. More about Energy savings from home insulation "vanishing" after four years
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing an opinion piece by Phineas Harper that argues "cities should not just build green transport but actively dismantle car infrastructure". More about "Cities that phase out cars will die" says commenter
The sale of single-use plastic tableware and certain takeaway containers will be prohibited in England starting this autumn, the UK government has announced. More about England bans single-use plastic plates and cutlery to limit "devastating" pollution
Italy's undersecretary for culture Vittorio Sgarbi has stated that Milan's iconic San Siro stadium, which was set to be replaced by a Populous-designed building, will not be demolished. More about San Siro stadium "will not be torn down" says Italy's undersecretary for culture
Researchers from MIT and Harvard claim to have solved the mystery behind the durability of ancient Rome's concrete structures, and are now aiming to bring a modern version of the recipe to the market. More about MIT and Harvard researchers find secret to "self-healing" Roman concrete
This week on Dezeen, we invited leading Indian architects to pick their favourite buildings in the country. More about This week we looked at India's most influential architecture
Amanda Levete's firm AL_A has received planning permission for a prototype fusion power plant in Oxfordshire, UK, which is being developed with Canadian energy company General Fusion and the UKAEA. More about AL_A wins approval for world's first magnetised fusion power plant
Environmental organisation A Plastic Planet has launched an online platform to help architects and designers source plastic-free materials for their projects and avoid the "minefield of misinformation" around more sustainable alternatives. More about PlasticFree is a database of over 100 plastic alternatives for designers and architects
American studio Lever Architecture has revealed its proposal for the Portland Museum of Art campus expansion in Maine, with a design that aims to honour the state's history through the use of mass timber. More about Lever Architecture designs "Maine's next great landmark" for art museum expansion
Nelda Rodger, the co-founder and editorial director of architecture and design magazine Azure, has passed away after a long illness. More about Azure co-founder Nelda Rodger dies aged 70
Chinese technology brand Lenovo has developed what it claims is the "world's first" full-sized OLED double-screen laptop, which debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week. More about Lenovo unveils folding laptop with two full-sized screens
Dezeen's deputy editor Cajsa Carlson has been shortlisted for excellence in creative journalism at this year's Créateurs Design Awards, which will see awards presented to architects Tadao Ando and Jeanne Gang. More about Dezeen's deputy editor shortlisted in 2023 Créateurs Design Awards
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing New Zealand artist Mike Hewson's public playground, which contains 24 massive rough-hewn bluestone boulders. More about "Appropriate playground for future generations" says commenter
A large solar farm forms the centrepiece of Rome's bid to host the World Expo in 2030, masterplanned by Carlo Ratti Associati with architect Italo Rota and urbanist Richard Burdett. More about Carlo Ratti proposes "world's largest urban solar farm" in Rome for World Expo 2030
Supporters of Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro have damaged the iconic Oscar Niemeyer-designed National Congress, Planalto Palace and Supreme Court buildings after storming the capital of Brasília. More about Oscar Niemeyer government palaces damaged in Brasília riot
Electronics company Sony has unveiled an adaptable PlayStation controller named Project Leonardo that allows gamers with limited motor control to "craft their own play experience", as its first foray into accessible gaming equipment. More about PlayStation debuts highly customisable controller for gamers with disabilities at CES
Consumer electronics company Sony and carmaker Honda have combined their expertise to produce an electric car prototype, which was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show this week. More about Sony's first-ever car will function as a "moving entertainment space"
French architect Renée Gailhoustet, who was awarded the Royal Academy Architecture Prize last year, has passed away aged 93. More about French social housing pioneer Renée Gailhoustet dies aged 93
UK housing secretary Michael Gove has supported a paper calling for a new architecture school in the UK that focuses on the teaching of traditional design principles. More about Michael Gove supports idea of school for "traditional architecture and urbanism"
Technology company Digby has partnered with American furniture brand Heller to launch a tool for establishing the authenticity of physical design products using the blockchain. More about Digby Design Authenticator links furniture with NFTs to fight counterfeiting