Dezeen is giving five readers the chance to win a copy of Small Homes, Grand Living – a book that explores how tiny dwellings make the most of their square footage. More about Competition: win a book that reveals the interiors of tiny homes
American firm In Situ Studio has paired dark cladding with white stucco for the facades of a modern family residence that overlooks a pond in North Carolina. More about In Situ Studio uses metal, timber and stucco for home on a wooded site in North Carolina
Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Basse Stittgen has used blood leftover from the meat industry to create a collection of small objects. More about Animal blood used by Basse Stittgen to create series of small objects
Vector Architects has transformed a disused sugar mill in China's mountainous Yangshuo County into a resort hotel featuring a group of gabled masonry structures designed to complement the existing industrial architecture. More about Vector Architects converts sugar mill into Alila Yangshuo hotel
Architects and designers no longer want to associate themselves with particular styles or trends, argued Neri&Hu founder Rossana Hu during a talk with Dezeen and Dornbracht in Berlin last month. More about Nobody wants to talk about style anymore, says Rossana Hu
A novel response to London's housing crisis and a study of the stark living quarters of Welsh quarrymen in the 1800s were just two of the student projects recognised by this year's RIBA President's Medals. More about RIBA announces student winners of President's Medals 2017
This captioned movie shows the Tesla's first electric truck, the Tesla Semi, which Elon Musk's company claims can travel up to 500 miles on a single charge and performs better than current diesel versions when climbing hills. More about Elon Musk's Tesla reveals its first electric truck
Splotches of watercolour and wildflower blooms are among the motifs seen in this collection of textiles created by Calico Wallpaper's new sister company, Cope. More about Calico Wallpaper launches range of painterly textiles
Architecture editor Jessica Mairs continues our review of 2017 with 10 skyscrapers that made their mark this year, from the unapologetically tall to the peculiarly shaped. More about Dezeen's top 10 skyscrapers of 2017
Canadian firm Atelier Barda has designed an ultra-contemporary office inside a Montreal warehouse, filled with dozens of plants and custom-made furniture pieces. More about Atelier Barda combines foliage with bespoke furniture at fashion brand offices
EWE Studio has hand-crafted a set of homeware and furniture pieces from black and white marble, volcanic stone and bronze, taking cues from centuries-old techniques. More about EWE Studio crafts Sacred Ritual Objects using ancient Mexican traditions
American artist and designer Misha Kahn has gathered trash from the beach and turned it into objects that resemble sea creatures for an installation at New York gallery Friedman Benda. More about Misha Kahn collects "crap from the sea" for exhibition at Friedman Benda
Miami's Institute of Contemporary Art has opened its dedicated building in the city's Design District, featuring a metallic facade designed by Spanish firm Aranguren + Gallegos Arquitectos to act as a "magnet" for visitors. More about ICA Miami opens permanent home in metal-faced building by Aranguren + Gallegos
An oast house-inspired dwelling in Kent chosen by the Royal Institute of British Architects as the winner of 2017's House of the Year competition came under fire in this week's comments update. More about "I'd love to buy this home someday just to demolish it"
Now that the festive season is underway, we've rounded up a selection of our favourite designer decorations to embellish your house this Christmas – from iridescent sculptures to minimalist baubles designed by an all-female collective. More about Seven designer Christmas decorations to deck your halls
Dezeen is giving two readers the chance to win a backpack by electronics and accessories brand Moshi, designed to carry a 15-inch laptop and camera. More about Competition: win an Arcus laptop backpack by Moshi
Mexican architect Isaac Broid and firm Productora has created a concrete performing arts venue in central Mexico that borders an archaeological site. More about Triangular concert hall by Productora and Isaac Broid takes cues from Aztec ruins
Hospitality design in Dubai is becoming more restrained as hotels aim to appeal to a broader range of guests, say AHEAD MEA jury members in this movie Dezeen produced for the hospitality awards programme. More about Hotels in Dubai are becoming more tasteful, say AHEAD MEA awards judges
British practice Piercy & Company has cut an atrium through a three-storey office building in London's Mayfair and suspended a white steel staircase in the void. More about Piercy & Company suspends steel staircase in new atrium of Savile Row office
UK tech start-up Curious Chip has created a handheld gaming device that teaches children to code their own games and apps. More about Pip is a portable gaming device that teaches children to code