Cornell architecture school has disowned its alumnus Richard Meier, condemning the architect in the wake of sexual harassment claims and abandoning plans to name the department chair in his honour. More about Cornell severs ties with Richard Meier following harassment claims
Apple is aiming to make messy computers a thing of the past with its latest patent that details ways it plans to stop dust and crumbs falling down the sides of keys. More about Apple files patent for crumb-proof keyboard
Our latest Dezeen x MINI Living video features a proposal by Malka Architecture to improve the energy efficiency of a Parisian apartment building, by attaching boxy, parasitic extensions to its exterior. More about Parasitic extensions to Paris apartment building could reduce energy consumption
Surman Weston has converted a Victorian church in London's Islington into a colourful co-working space that doubles as the architecture studio's own office. More about Stained glass dividers brighten London co-working space inside former church
Swiss practice Stocker Lee Architetti designed this family house and group of adjoining rental apartments in the canton of Ticino with an unevenly pitched roof that references the jagged outline of a nearby mountain range. More about Swiss housing complex by Stocker Lee takes cues from mountainous landscape with zigzag roof
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier said he was "deeply troubled and embarrassed" by accusations of sexual harassment against him, as he temporarily stepped down from his company. More about Richard Meier takes leave of absence following sexual harassment allegations
Architect Alejandro Soffia took cues from American "shotgun houses" for the linear design of this black residence near Santiago, which contains two separate homes to cater for a large family. More about Alejandro Soffia slots two homes inside one long black building in Chile
Mid-century-style lamps hang above burnt orange leather booths inside this restaurant in Chicago, designed by New York-based studio Meyer Davis in an old printing house. More about The Proxi restaurant occupies former printing house in Chicago
Australian architect Marshall Blecher and Magnus Maarbjerg from Danish design studio Fokstrot have teamed up to create a wooden island, floating in Copenhagen harbour. More about Artificial island creates floating events space in Copenhagen harbour
Dezeen promotion: Russian designer Dima Loginoff mimics the curvaceous form of bells with this pendant lamp for Czech lighting brand Preciosa. More about Preciosa launches bell-shaped glass light by Dima Loginoff
Design consultancy LifeEdited has built a family home on Hawaiian island Maui, as a model for sustainable, off-grid living. More about Hawaiian house by LifeEdited harvests more energy and water than it consumes
Readers debate the selection of Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi for the Pritzker Architecture Prize 2018 in this weeks comments update. More about "Doshi certainly has the career that deserves a Pritzker"
Thomas Heatherwick, Ineke Hans, Jasper Morrison and Bethan Laura Wood are among 15 established designers showing their work at the Aram Gallery in London, alongside work by an emerging designer of their choice. More about Thomas Heatherwick, Bethan Laura Wood and more nominate emerging designers for Aram Gallery exhibition
US studio Altus Architecture + Design has created a low-lying residence for a wooded site in Minnesota with glazed and cedar walls, along with a detached shed wrapped in polished and mirrored stainless steel. More about Altus designs Minnesota home and accompanying "shiny shed" to blend with the forest
Dutch aircraft manufacturer Pal-V has launched a flying car that can convert from drive to flight mode in under 10 minutes. More about "World's first" commercial flying car unveiled at Geneva Motor Show
French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy, known for dressing icons including Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy, has passed away at the age of 91. More about Fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy dies aged 91
Hawkins\Brown has designed a new robotics campus for The Bartlett architecture school as part of the redevelopment of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London. More about Hawkins\Brown completes robotics lab for The Bartlett at London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
A sliver of glazing separates a white house in Stuttgart from this black extension Holzer Architekten designed to create additional living spaces with plentiful garden views for its owners. More about Holzer Architekten adds black extension to 1920s house in Stuttgart
The block colours and black outlines of these rugs by Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola create a false sense of depth by tricking the eye. More about Patricia Urquiola's colour-blocked rugs create optical illusions
Graphic floor tiles, a pigmented cement desk and curved leather chairs feature in this New York pharmacy, which local firm Sergio Mannino Studio has designed to accompany an online prescription service. More about Pharmacy waiting room in Brooklyn features calming turquoise tones