Orthogonal concrete planes filled in with glass form this three-storey residence in a hilly area outside Guatemala's capital, by local firm Paz Arquitectura. More about Board-marked concrete house by Paz Arquitectura sits against a hill in Guatemala
In this week's comments update, readers voice their thoughts about the influence of Zaha Hadid on the afrofuturist architecture in new Marvel movie Black Panther. More about "An iconic film deserves iconic architecture"
Dezeen promotion: the first ever edition of the Collectible fair is taking place in Brussels this week, showcasing 21st-century design from a range of international galleries. More about Inaugural Collectible design fair set to take place in Brussels
A large white canopy helps shade this building clad in hot-rolled steel, which was created by university students in a Colorado design-build programme that is known for its work in rugged settings. More about Architecture students build community hall in Utah desert using repurposed materials
OMA has added another building to its Fondazione Prada complex in Milan, a white concrete tower that will showcase a collection of contemporary art. More about OMA adds white concrete gallery tower to Fondazione Prada art centre in Milan
Renault has devised a concept for an autonomous, electric vehicle that would provide city dwellers with an alternative to public transport. More about Renault unveils driverless Uber-style transport system
Leading architecture and design conferences have promised to improve gender balance but admit they are struggling to secure enough female speakers, according to a survey conducted for our Move the Needle initiative. More about Design conferences tackle gender equality following protests and bad headlines
British inventor Trevor Baylis, who developed the first radio powered by a crank, has died following a long illness. More about Wind-up radio inventor Trevor Baylis dies aged 80
Foster + Partners has revealed that it pays women 10.5 per cent less per hour than men, based on the median of its staff's salaries. More about Foster + Partners reveals gender pay gap in staff salaries
A pair of skyscrapers with concave, honeycomb-patterned facades bracket planted plazas at Büro Ole Scheeren's Duo development in Singapore. More about Honeycomb-patterned towers by Büro Ole Scheeren frame gardens in Singapore
Spanish designer Nacho Carbonell has extended his series of lights swathed in metal mesh, which Carpenters Workshop Gallery will present at The Armory Show art fair in New York this week. More about Nacho Carbonell expands cocoon lamp collection for New York's Armory Show
The high-end housing market in Manhattan is booming thanks to President Donald Trump's economic policies and tax cuts for the wealthy, according to a prominent real-estate broker firm. More about "Trump economics" boosts Manhattan's luxury property market
A glazed atrium will be used to expose the sloped roof of a multi-purpose arena in Seattle, as part of architectural firm Populous' plans to update the 1960s structure. More about Populous unveils renovation plans for modernist Seattle stadium
As we kick off our Move the Needle initiative to improve gender equality, Tom Ravenscroft looks at how women architects have long been ignored by prize juries – but how 2018 could be the year this changes. More about "It would not be surprising to see every one of architecture's major awards presented to women this year"
Catalan architect, curator and educator Eva Franch i Gilabert has been elected director of the Architectural Association school in London, making her the first woman to hold the post. More about Architectural Association names Eva Franch i Gilabert as new director
This reusable, self-cleaning tampon applicator has been designed by start-up company Dame to offer women a more sustainable alternative to throwaway counterparts. More about Dame launches reusable tampon applicator as a "period product for the 21st-century"
American studio Feldman Architecture has overhauled parts of a hillside home in the town of Sausalito for a retired couple with an extensive collection of albums, books and soda bottles. More about Feldman Architecture updates 1970s residence overlooking San Francisco Bay
Dutch landscape architect Peter Veenstra has revealed plans to build a plant-covered bamboo sphere in Cape Town's Luthuli Plaza, providing an extra venue for next year's Design Indaba conference. More about Peter Veenstra to build dome of plants at Design Indaba venue in Cape Town
We've selected five of the best architecture and design jobs available from Dezeen Jobs this week, including positions with co-working company WeWork in New York and architect CZWG in London. More about Top five architecture and design jobs this week include roles at WeWork and CZWG
This week we launch an initiative to improve gender equality in architecture and design, to coincide with International Women's Day. We're calling on readers everywhere to help us Move the Needle. More about Help us Move the Needle on gender equality