Dezeen School Shows: a project that encourages market shoppers to reduce their use of plastic bags and an AI-based solution to help care for the elderly are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. More about Hong Kong Polytechnic University spotlights 10 design projects
After 6,000 votes, practices Robert Gutowski Architects, Zooco Estudio and Objects Of Common Interest are ahead in the Dezeen Awards 2022 public vote studio categories. Vote now for your favourite! More about See who's ahead in the Dezeen Awards 2022 studio public vote
The long-awaited Shanghai Library East designed by Danish studio Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects has opened to the public in China. More about Schmidt Hammer Lassen wraps China's biggest library in marble-printed glass facade
This year's Oslo Architecture Triennale presents strategies for building better urban neighbourhoods. From rewilding to co-living, Dezeen editor-at-large Amy Frearson picks five of the most interesting ideas. More about Five visions for the future of neighbourhoods from Oslo Architecture Triennale
The British Royal Mint has unveiled the first coins to include an effigy of King Charles III, which was designed by British sculptor Martin Jennings. More about Coins featuring effigy of King Charles III revealed as "biggest change to Britain's coinage in decades"
French car manufacturer Citroën has unveiled a new logo that recalls the brand's original 1919 logo, to mark the start of a "dynamic era" and its mission to make electric vehicles more accessible. More about Citroën returns to original logo to create "symbol of progress" for electric era
Next-gen solar parks that enable energy and food production as well as water conservation to work in synergy on the same plot can help to solve solar's growing land-use issue, according to the researchers making them a reality. More about Agrivoltaic solar farms offer "shocking" benefits beyond producing energy
Kim Kardashian's skincare brand SKKN has released Home Accessories Collection, a five-piece homeware collection designed to mimic the "calming aesthetic and neutral colour palette of Kardashian's home". More about Kim Kardashian launches minimalist concrete homeware range
The sun will power a key part of NASA's upcoming Artemis 1 mission via a solar sail developed by Alabama company NeXolve to fly a craft into deep space without needing fuel. More about NASA space mission to demonstrate "very high velocity" solar-sail technology
Writer Stefan Simanowitz and architect Antonio Pisanò are proposing a memorial garden for Queen Elizabeth II that would see part of the Buckingham Palace Garden converted into a "natural sanctuary" for the public. More about Proposal revealed for public Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Garden at Buckingham Palace
The London Fire Brigade has unveiled its updated typeface designed by Studio Sutherl& and The Foundry Types at the Running Towards exhibition of graphic artworks informed by the organisation's design heritage. More about London Fire Brigade "celebrates bravery" with exhibition marking launch of updated typeface
Dutch Design Week, Utopian Hours and Light + Building are among the architecture and design events featured in Dezeen Events Guide this month. More about Six architecture and design events in October from Dezeen Events Guide
London-based Studio Egret West has designed Mayfield Park in Manchester, which is said to be the city's first new central park in more than 100 years. More about Studio Egret West unveils Manchester's first city centre park for 100 years
American design agency Level has developed a home fitness device comprising a compact weights cabinet with a dock for a smartphone that uses artificial intelligence to provide feedback on the user's form. More about Tempo Move uses AI to deliver trainer-guided home workouts
Following a period of upheaval, The School of Architecture's policy of transparency between staff and students can make it a model for more "equitable" architectural education, says new dean Stephanie Lin in this interview. More about Architecture education is in "an important period of transition" says The School of Architecture dean
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Debate newsletter features Fuse Architects' renovation of a 1960s beach house in California. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More about Dezeen Debate newsletter features a "gorgeous" 1960s pyramidal home
After 3,500 votes, projects by Kaan Architecten, Build In Amsterdam and Jformento are ahead in the Dezeen Awards 2022 public vote sustainability categories. Vote now for your favourite! More about See who's ahead in the Dezeen Awards 2022 media public vote
Promotion: 2030 Barclay is a boutique 10-storey building in Downtown Vancouver designed by renowned Canadian architect Richard Henriquez, which overlooks the city's "crown jewel" Stanley Park. More about Richard Henriquez and Alda Pereira design boutique homes steps from Vancouver's iconic Stanley Park
Netherlands-based Studio Job has created a curved bronze-and-glass sculpture named The Embrace for Dutch art institute KunstKerk as a humourous update on traditional stained-glass windows. More about Studio Job creates "surrealist take on classical church windows" in front of KunstKerk
Sports brand Hummel has designed toned-down football kits for the Danish national team to play in at the FIFA 2022 World Cup as a protest against the event being hosted in Qatar. More about Denmark unveils World Cup kits as "protest against Qatar and its human rights record"