Carbon revolution
Carbon revolution
"Carbon can be an ally in a regenerative future"
By understanding the carbon cycle, designers can work hand in hand with nature to develop sustainable new materials, writes Sebastian Cox. More
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Carbon revolution
Carbon revolution
"The carbon revolution treats the miracle material as the saviour of our civilisation rather than its nemesis"
A carbon revolution is underway. In a major new series starting today, Dezeen explores how this incredible material could be removed from the atmosphere and put to use on earth, writes founder and editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs. More
Opinion
Opinion
"We should allow an African curator to turn the whole thing on its head"
The haughty dismissals of this year's Venice Architecture Biennale by western critics overlook the welcome involvement of African architects, argue Kabage Karanja, Stella Mutegi and Patti Anahory. More
Opinion
Opinion
"Bicycles are making our cities better, but what about our suburbs?"
As cities become more cycling-friendly it's important not to forget about suburbia, says Aaron Betsky, as he shares what architects and urban planners could learn from a cycle through the suburbs on World Bicycle Day. More
Interiors
Interiors
"The home of the future is looking a lot like the home of the past"
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many to rethink how they use their homes. Director of London's Museum of the Home Sonia Solicari outlines six ways that future homes could be informed by the past. More
Interiors
Interiors
"Why is the world so enraged by the refurbishment of Boris Johnson's flat?"
UK prime minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds have given their 11 Downing Street flat a makeover, replacing the John Lewis furniture chosen by predecessor Theresa May. Why is everyone so angry about it, asks Michelle Ogundehin? More
Opinion
Opinion
"The Downing Street briefing room reveals this government's deep insecurities"
Designed to make the prime minister appear more presidential, the defunct Downing Street briefing room highlights Boris Johnson's insecurity, says Owen Hopkins. More
Opinion
Opinion
"Shedding the toxic behaviour we have grown accustomed to will be met with resistance"
As campaign group FAF calls on RIBA to address the mistreatment of architectural assistants, architects should focus on changing toxic practice culture, says Sylvia Aehle. More
Opinion
Opinion
"When will we see good design as a NFT?"
As well as being bad for the environment, NFTs have so far failed to produce original or exciting work that pushes the boundaries of design, says Aaron Betsky. More
Architecture
Architecture
"Awarding the Pritzker to a team synonymous with refurbs marks an important shift in architectural values"
Lacaton & Vassal's Pritzker Architecture Prize win reinforces the need to focus much more on our city's existing buildings, says Phineas Harper. More
Architecture
Architecture
"We are gaining the momentum needed to create a carbon-free society"
One year after Covid-19 was declared a global pandemic, Alexandra Hagen, CEO of Swedish architecture studio White Arkitekter, responded to our questions about its impact with a list of six ways Covid-19 will change cities forever. More
Opinion
Opinion
"It is the end of one era and the beginning of a new and exciting one"
On the eve of our 15th birthday, Dezeen is under new ownership. Founder and editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs explains the reasons behind the sale of the brand he started in his spare bedroom. More
Opinion
Opinion
"It's time to abolish the architecture critic"
Newspapers' largely white, male architecture critics are a reflection of the structural inequalities of the built environment and are not equipped to deal with our current time of crisis, says Mimi Zeiger. More
Architecture
Architecture
"Multiform is the architectural manifestation of our present moment"
A new transitional architecture movement, dubbed Multiform, has emerged as modernist ideals gives way to digitally dominated thinking, says Owen Hopkins.
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Opinion
Opinion
"Architects need to stand in vocal opposition to the government's segregated toilet proposals"
The UK government's consultation on desegregated toilets is a direct attack on trans rights, says the United Voices of the World – Section of Architectural Workers union. More
Coronavirus student survey
Coronavirus student survey
"Students laughed, cried, got angry and booked taxis, trains and flights home"
Following the publication of our coronavirus student survey, Bath School of Design head Kerry Curtis reflects on a rollercoaster year that forced students and staff to adapt to remote learning. More
Design
Design
"The carbon footprint of our website will no longer be pushed to the back of our minds"
We were shocked to learn that Dezeen has been ranked last in a survey of websites' carbon emissions. We are determined to improve, says founder and editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs. More
Architecture
Architecture
"Conversations about diversity need to expand to celebrate the work of people of colour"
Discussions about racial diversity need to focus on people of colour's work, not just their background, if we want to make positive change – something that architecture diversity platform Sound Advice is doing in its Now You Know publication, says Joseph Henry. More
Interiors
Interiors
"The uncomfortable truth is that 2020 might just have been exactly what we needed"
After a turbulent 2020, this year designers should be braver and bolder, says Michelle Ogundehin in her interior design anti-trends report for 2021. More
Architecture
Architecture
"The great challenges we face do not conform to neat disciplinary silos"
The coronavirus pandemic has revealed both a need and a desire for architects to adopt new ways of working, say the authors of Architects After Architecture, Harriet Harriss, Rory Hyde and Roberta Marcaccio. More