People who say that architecture education isn't fit for purpose are ignoring the many educators and students addressing very real issues, says Sean Griffiths in defence of the current system. More about "It is emphatically not the job of architecture education to mimic practice"
Norway's consumer watchdog has criticised fast-fashion chain H&M for misleading marketing of its "sustainable" Conscious collection. More about H&M called out for "greenwashing" in its Conscious fashion collection
Royal College of Art graduate Rhea Adaimi has proposed creating a Carbon Capture Facility within an abandoned London warehouse to transform pollution into products. More about Rhea Adaimi proposes Carbon Capture Facility to alleviate London air pollution
Woven hemp chairs and pine reading tables are among the pieces that Emma Olbers Design has added in its renovation of the library in Stockholm's Nationalmuseum. More about Emma Olbers Design adds new furnishings to The Old Library in Stockholm
A furry, fox-like creature moves frantically in this ad, created by branding agency Superunion and animation designer Esteban Diacono for a performance of opera The Cunning Little Vixen. More about Strange furry creature stars in ad campaign for The Cunning Little Vixen opera
London architecture studio Cullinan Studio has built a house in Amersham, England, that is split it into sections to allow light to flood its interiors through the glazed gaps. More about Cullinan Studio designs "cracked open" house with gaps to let in the light
Research design studio Forensic Architecture has expressed delight at the resignation of New York's Whitney Museum vice chairman Warren Kanders, following months of protests regarding his ties to tear gas used against migrants at the US-Mexico border. More about Forensic Architecture "delighted" as Whitney vice chair resigns over tear-gas protests
Canadian studio MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple has staggered cedar-clad chalets on Utah's Powder Mountain to form this retreat for creative entrepreneurs. More about MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple's Horizon retreat for creatives tops Utah's Powder Mountain
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American designer Brandon Clifford has drawn inspiration from megalithic architecture to create concrete sculptures that join together like a jigsaw puzzle. More about Brandon Clifford creates heavy concrete sculptures that sway and roll
Goldsmith Street is a Passivhaus and high-density social housing scheme by Mikhail Riches in Norwich, England, which is shortlisted for this year's Stirling Prize. More about Mikhail Riches creates energy-efficient terraced streets as social housing in Norwich
Designer José de la O has teamed up with technology firm Mirai Innovation to develop a way for people to manipulate the shape of a vase using only their thoughts. More about Studio José de la O reveals objects designed by brainwaves
Patent applications have been filed on behalf of a machine called Dabus that used AI to design two products. If successful it is believed that it will be the first time a machine has been recognised as a creator by patent offices. More about First patent applications filed for designs created by AI
Rafał Barnaś has used digital animation to create a world that resembles moving paper cutouts for an upcoming movie, which will tell the story of a house in Poland designed by his brother. More about Rafał Barnaś creates an "abstract world built out of paper" for animated film ArchiPaper
Mlkk Studio used reclaimed red bricks to fashion the snug interiors of this Aesop store, which lies behind the intimidating dark-grey facade of a building in Seoul. More about Aesop store in south Seoul is a cosy red-brick retreat
Dezeen promotion: Film director Francesca Molteni has created a movie for Ceramics of Italy that spotlights the story of Italian ceramics. More about Francesca Molteni creates film to celebrate Italian ceramics
Fifteen leading textile designers have created their own interpretation of Robin Day's iconic 675 chair, which will be auctioned in aid of the Robin and Lucienne Day Foundation. More about Robin Day's 675 chair given modern makeovers for fundraising auction
This week we've selected four opportunities for urban designers on Dezeen Jobs, including positions at engineering firm Arup and architecture practice Studio Egret West. More about Four jobs for urban designers including positions at Arup and Studio Egret West
A dynamic screen of illuminated, rotating polycarbonate discs shield the upper level of this home in Melbourne, completed by Layan for the director of local lighting design practice The Flaming Beacon. More about Layan wraps Light House in a screen of illuminated metal discs
Diamond-shaped metal panels will wrap this oval sports venue that AECOM has designed for the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team. More about AECOM designs LA Clippers sports complex to resemble a "basketball swishing through a net"