It's not surprising that designers are experimenting with food, but their impact so far has been little more than table dressing, argues Lucas Verweij. More about "Food design is nothing but advertising"
As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the factory-built Futuro House, it's time for a radical rethinking of architectural manufacturing, says Phineas Harper. More about "What if houses were designed like bikes?"
Aaron Betsky examines the emergence and popularity of Jenga-style towers and pixelated buildings around the world, and hopes that future examples don't tumble into mediocrity. More about "Jenga architecture proposes the unstable, the tentative, and that which tends to dissolution"
Despite changing needs and tastes, Venturi Scott Brown's threatened extension to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego warrants preservation simply because their names are attached to it, says Mimi Zeiger. More about "Venturi Scott Brown's MCASD addition should be saved because it is by Venturi Scott Brown"
Museum collections are being hijacked by political agendas, argues Owen Hopkins, and the recent battle to acquire the Trump Baby blimp is proof. More about "Museums need to focus less on collecting headlines"
Walmart's textureless surfaces are intended to look as cheap as possible. But surely, mulls Aaron Betsky, even a little tactility could improve the stores and other similar spaces without breaking the bank. More about "Could architecture and design do anything to alleviate 'walmartism'?"
Architects must consider not just the environmental, but the social and economic repercussions of building in places at risk from climate change, urges Jesse M Keenan, co-author of a recent study into Climate Gentrification. More about "Climate Gentrification theory illustrates the ethical problems facing architects"
The Venice Biennale manifesto of Grafton Architects is proof that vapid commentary can diminish great architecture, says Owen Hatherley. More about "Designing and writing about a building are very different processes of thought"
The Cambridge Analytica scandal revealed how personal data is being mistreated. But used responsibly, this information could be hugely beneficial for developing our cities, says Eleanor Jolliffe. More about "Personal data could be a vital tool in designing our cities"
The internet offers a world of opportunities for architects, says Amanda Baillieu, but they have to learn to embrace it. More about "Some architects still see a website as a form of vanity publishing"
Glasgow School of Art must be rebuilt, argues Mark Cousins, not just because it's Charles Rennie Mackintosh's masterpiece, but because it's an invaluable showcase for Scottish craft skills. More about "Glasgow School of Art simply cannot be razed"
Glasgow School of Art is gone, says Alan Dunlop, and to honour Charles Rennie Mackintosh's legacy, we need to come up with new ideas for its replacement. More about "Don't create a sad replica of Glasgow School of Art"
The abstract landscapes depicted in the work of photographer Edward Burtynsky offer a frightening look at the extent of human impact on Earth, says Owen Hatherley. More about "Edward Burtynsky is one of the most interesting photographers of buildings"
A new book that traces the rise and fall of New York design store Moss, written by its former owners, has made Aaron Betsky nostalgic for the "theatre" of retail they created. More about "Please Do Not Touch makes you realise how theatrical modernism truly was and still is"
This week marked the 150th anniversary of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's birthday. But the Scottish architect would not be amused by the quality of Glasgow's new architecture, says Richard Murphy. More about "Mackintosh's wide-ranging work reminds us how specialised architecture has become"
When New York lighting studio Apparatus held a party themed around Tehran in the 1970s, guests turned up as camel salesmen and belly dancers. Designers should know better than to resort to such lazy cultural stereotypes, says Sina Sohrab. More about "It is important to be mindful of how we use one another's cultures for our own entertainment"
With the 16th Venice Architecture Biennale about to open, Sean Griffiths asks: is the era of the architect-personality finally coming to an end? And should we care? More about "Architects are not really required for the nitty gritty of actual building any more"
The cohesive core of Casablanca, Morocco, is unmatched by few city centres and shows how modernism can be used to its full potential on a large scale, says recent visitor Aaron Betsky. More about "Casablanca presents one of the best models of modernism"
The late Will Alsop wasn't always right, nor was his work always great – but his wild imagination and generous spirit were much needed in British architecture, says Sam Jacob. More about "Will Alsop had the balls to think differently"
Forensic Architecture's Turner Prize shortlisting is a warning for architects to be vigilant of the arts world co-opting their work as grisly entertainment, argues Phineas Harper. More about "Forensic Architecture winning the Turner Prize would risk turning sensitive investigative work into insensitive entertainment"