Materials can become a much bigger part of our everyday lives and the way we see the world if people are willing to give up mass production, Natural Material Studio founder Bonnie Hvillum tells Dezeen in this interview. More about Materials "have so much more to give" says Natural Material Studio founder Bonnie Hvillum
As outdoor swimming continues to make a resurgence, architect Chris Romer-Lee picks six of the most intriguing tidal pools from his book Sea Pools. More about Six sea pools that provide "safe access to water for all"
You have only nine days left to complete your Dezeen Awards China 2023 entry. After Thursday 24 August late entry fees will apply. More about Nine days left to enter Dezeen Awards China
Designer Aphra Hallam has created the Zera Cooling Crescent, a wearable device designed to relieve the hot flushes women can experience during menopause. More about Aphra Hallam creates wearable cooling device to relieve menopause symptoms
US studio Harding Huebner Architects has completed a low-lying, energy-efficient home informed by the "agrarian barns and humble structures" found in America's Appalachian Region. More about Harding Huebner perches Meadow House on hillside in North Carolina
Dezeen School Shows: a care centre that connects people living with dementia with past memories is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at California Baptist University. More about Ten architecture student projects by California Baptist University
Promotion: US studio Substance Architecture has created a conference centre on a verdant site in Iowa, which is clad in elongated black bricks by material manufacturer Glen-Gery. More about Black bricks by Glen-Gery add "timeless feel" to Tree Huis in Iowa
A minimal material palette helps define this glazed extension, which London studio DHaus has added to the back of a house in Hertfordshire, UK. More about DHaus brightens Hertfordshire House with glass extension
Dorschner Kahl Architects and Heine Mildner Architects have collaborated on Andreasgärten, a multi-generational housing scheme in Erfurt that integrates assisted living for the elderly with the wider community. More about Dorschner Kahl and Heine Mildner arrange multi-generational housing around communal garden
The first materials designed by AI could be less than 18 months away, according to Orbital Materials CEO Jonathan Godwin, who aims to harness the technology to create materials to help with carbon capture. More about Orbital Materials combines ChatGPT with physics to invent "transformational materials"
The iconic San Siro in Milan, which was set to be replaced by a Populous-designed stadium, has been saved from demolition because of its "cultural heritage". More about San Siro saved from demolition due to its cultural significance
Architects need to rethink their part in Britain's dysfunctional relationship with laundry, writes Phineas Harper. More about "Britain's architects should refuse to let moralising snobbery define their approach to laundry"
An oversized roof and wooden structure define this pavilion by Chilean studio DRAA, which aims to bring "a piece of Patagonian shade" to Le Festival des Cabanes in France. More about Oversized red roof shelters Patagonian Shadow Cabin in France
Spanish interiors studio Viruta Lab has renovated a compact house in El Cabanyal, Valencia's traditional fishing neighbourhood, using geometric blue-and-white tiling for an understated nautical aesthetic. More about Viruta Lab blankets former fisherman's house in Valencia with chequerboard tiles
Room types are organized by bold colours at this hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, which was designed by US hospitality group Bunkhouse and Philadelphia-based design studio Rohe Creative. More about Hotel Genevieve in Louisville features colour-coordinated guest rooms
A sunken living room and decorative red tiles define this residential extension, which architecture studio Bureau de Change has added to Clay House in East Finchley, London. More about Bureau de Change references Victorian boxing rings for London house extension
One-palette rooms and statement staircases are featured in our latest lookbook, which explores the best yellow interiors from the Dezeen archives. More about Eight sunny yellow interiors from kitchens to living rooms
Slight variations in tone and texture differentiate surfaces inside the PJ Lobster glasses store in Barcelona, which Spanish interiors studio El Departamento has finished entirely in green. More about El Departamento designs Barcelona eyewear store as a "challenging visual exercise"
This live music venue in Oklahoma City was created by local interior designer AB Laffite as a "psychedelic funhouse" using carnival lighting strips and a palette of sunset hues. More about AB Lafitte creates colourful and "eccentric" music venue in Oklahoma City
Wooden shingles clad this pod-like garden room by London practice Mcmullan Studio, which has been created for spinal-injury charity Horatio's Garden. More about Mcmullan Studio designs garden room as "restorative haven"