New York City mayor Bill de Blasio plans to ban construction of glass and steel skyscrapers, in a major bid to tackle the climate-change crisis. More about New York City mayor moves to ban glass skyscrapers as part of Green New Deal
Tropical plants sprouting up from partition walls provide privacy to workers inside this office in Utrecht, which has been overhauled by architecture studio Space Encounters. More about Space Encounters uses planted partitions to divide office in Utrecht
BD Barcelona Design has released the final design created by the late architect and designer Alessandro Mendini, who passed away at age 87 earlier this year. More about BD Barcelona unveils late architect Alessandro Mendini's final design
Shoraku-Ji is a Buddhist temple next to a cemetery in northeast Tokyo by Toru Kashihara Architects with a stepped concrete design that aims to subvert traditional temple architecture. More about Toru Kashihara Architects designs stepped concrete temple in Tokyo
American industrial designer Tucker Viemeister has created a graphic that shows the US flag with portions blocked out, to critique the redacted release of the investigation into president Donald Trump's collusion with Russia. More about Tucker Viemeister's blacked-out US Flag criticises redacted Mueller Report
British car maker Lotus has revealed the first glimpse of its first new vehicle in over a decade – an all-electric sports car, called the Type 130. More about Lotus to end 10-year hiatus with launch of UK's first electric supercar
Chinese automotive brand Lynk & Co is set to launch a subscription service in Europe in 2020, which will disrupt the car industry like "Uber has changed the taxi industry", according to company CEO Alain Visser. More about Lynk & Co will "change the industry" with Netflix-style service for cars says Alain Visser
In this week's comments update, readers aren't sure about the interior design of an apartment in Madrid, but have fallen for the dog who lives there. More about "Lovely tiny home, even lovelier little dog"
American firm Modus Studio has used steel and heat-treated pine to build an "alive and mysterious" treehouse in Arkansas. More about Slender pine slats enclose Evans Tree House in Arkansas by Modus Studio
Designers are responsible for improving sustainable practices across the industry, according to British designer Ross Lovegrove. More about "It's your duty" as a designer to promote sustainability says Ross Lovegrove
Danish studio BIG has completed a sculptural, glass-walled building containing three schools beside a fjord in the Faroe Islands' capital Tórshavn. More about BIG completes vortex-shaped Glasir education centre in Faroe Islands' capital
A team of student designers and engineers from the RCA and Imperial College have designed an open-source alternative to GPS, called Aweigh, that does not rely on satellites. More about RCA postgraduates create open navigation system inspired by insect eyes
Dezeen regularly hosts vibrant panel discussions involving some of the brightest minds in architecture and design. Here are six of our favourite livestreams, covering topics including the influence of the Bauhaus and what designers can do to save planet earth. More about Six of Dezeen's best architecture and design livestreams you can watch now
Architecture studio Hamish & Lyons has completed Stepping Stone House, an extension to a manor house in Berkshire, England, that is raised on stilts above a lake. More about Stepping stones lead into house extension over an English lake by Hamish & Lyons
The top architecture and design opportunities available on Dezeen Jobs this week include vacancies at architecture firm Foster + Partners and coffee giant Starbucks. More about Top five architecture and design jobs this week include roles at Starbucks and Foster + Partners
Swedish product designer Simon Skinner has created a collection of afro hair combs that explore the effect of migration on Swedish identity. More about Afropicks by Simon Skinner challenges perception of Swedish design
Brickwork walls, engraved tins ceilings and custom furniture feature in this boutique hotel in Tel Aviv. More about Tel Aviv maternity ward becomes pared-back Vera hotel
This multi-level dwelling by Californian firm John Maniscalco Architecture rises high above a San Francisco street, enabling the homeowners to enjoy ample natural light and expansive views. More about Cedar and glass wrap Dolores Heights Residence in San Francisco by John Maniscalco
Dutch architecture studio BETA has built a house in Amsterdam for a multi-generational family with a central yellow staircase connecting their separate accommodation. More about Yellow stairs connect living spaces in Three-Generation House by BETA
British designer Bethan Gray has teamed up with natural surface specialist Nature Squared to create a collection of iridescent furniture clad in leftover materials from the seafood and farming industries. More about Bethan Gray creates pearlescent furniture from discarded seashells and waste feathers