Designers must think carefully about their motivations for creating solar-powered products, argues solar expert Alex Nathanson in this interview as part of Dezeen's Solar Revolution series. More about Solar products are often "PR stunts" says solar designer Alex Nathanson
Dezeen has announced the sustainability shortlist for this year's Dezeen Awards, which includes projects by Biobased Creations, Powerhouse Company and Newtab-22. More about Dezeen reveals the world's top sustainable projects shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2022
As Stolab celebrates 80 years of its Lilla Åland chair, Dezeen is teaming up with the Swedish solid-wood furniture brand to launch Stolab Stories, a three-part video series, beginning with an introduction to some of its key pieces. More about "Stolab is passion for solid wood" says owner and CEO Martin Johansson
Amsterdam-based brand and studio Róhe Frames populated a show space with curated vintage furniture and Crafted Columns, a woven installation by artist Fransje Gimbrère, to launch its latest collection during Amsterdam Fashion Week. More about Fransje Gimbrère inserts woven installation at Róhe Frames pop-up during Amsterdam Fashion Week
We've selected seven opportunities for architectural assistants in London available on Dezeen Jobs this week, including positions at Tonkin Liu, Haptic Architects and Assemble. More about Seven vacancies for architectural assistants on Dezeen Jobs
Promotion: US designer John Vieweg aims to bring "humanity back to industrial manufacturing" in a collection of furnishings for his interior design studio Thehighkey. More about John Vieweg launches curvy furniture collection for his studio Thehighkey
London-based toothbrush company Suri has created Sustainable Sonic Toothbrush, an electric toothbrush with an aluminium body and brush heads made from plant-based materials that can be recycled after use. More about Suri creates modular electric toothbrush with recyclable brush head
Vermont architecture studio Birdseye referenced a nearby barn to develop the detailing of this all-black country retreat on the shores of Lake Champlain. More about Birdseye references Vermont farmhouses with all-black cottage on Lake Champlain
Swiss architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron and Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf have teamed up to create Calder Gardens in Philadelphia, which will house works by American sculptor Alexander Calder. More about Herzog & de Meuron and Piet Oudolf unveil designs for Calder Gardens in Philadelphia
Canadian architecture studio Sid Lee Architecture has created offices that take advantage of the original skylights in the base of an IM Pei-designed skyscraper in Downtown Montreal. More about Sid Lee Architecture remodels offices at base of IM Pei skyscraper in Montreal
Promotion: applications are open until 16 September for design schools and emerging designers to apply to present their work at Greenhouse, an area of Stockholm Furniture Fair that takes place in February 2023. More about Greenhouse at Stockholm Furniture Fair seeks projects by emerging designers
Saunders Architecture has designed a wood-clad home near Bergen, Norway, with a sculptural form raised on metal stilts to capture views out over Lake Nordås. More about Saunders Architecture designs villa on piloti overlooking Norwegian lake
A moving wall that evokes a sailing ship and a roof canopy modelled on a banana tree feature in this roundup, which collects 10 buildings that challenge conventional ways of fitting solar panels to help kick off our Solar Revolution series. More about Ten buildings that incorporate solar panels in creative ways
A collection of upcoming designers have shown pieces including a bench constructed from mining waste and brutalist-informed furniture as part of the Moving Forward exhibition curated by Kråkvik & D'Orazio at Stockholm Design Week. More about Moving Forward exhibition shows work by emerging designers at Stockholm Design Week
Dezeen has announced the design shortlist for this year's Dezeen Awards, which includes designs by Kengo Kuma, Barber Osgerby and Snøhetta. More about Dezeen reveals the world's 55 most outstanding designs shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2022
In this week's comments update, readers are debating David Kohn's Red House in Dorset, which celebrates English eccentricities. More about "Paint out that green" says commenter
Italian architect Renzo Piano's studio has shared its plans to create three hospitals in the cities of Thessaloniki, Komotini and Sparta in Greece for the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. More about Renzo Piano designs trio of nature-focused hospitals for Greece
Promotion: technology brand HP has launched a series of large-format plotters that are energy-efficient and aimed at architects who use printers during their design process. More about HP's DesignJet plotters are "designed with both quality and sustainability in mind"
Amsterdam-based fashion brand 1/OFF debuted its Spring Summer 2023 collection at Amsterdam Fashion Week, which contained clothes crafted from repurposed scarfs, denim and tablecloths. More about 1/OFF showcases "scarf couture" at Amsterdam Fashion Week
Dezeen School Shows: undergraduate student projects from a variety of architecture and design courses are included in this roundup of Dezeen School Shows. More about Seven Dezeen School Shows presenting undergraduate projects