Promotion: to mark six decades since Swiss watchmaker Rado launched its hallmark DiaStar watch, designer Alfredo Häberli has updated the timepiece with a hexagonal glass front and interchangeable straps. More about Alfredo Häberli reimagines Rado's "practically indestructible" DiaStar Original watch for its 60th anniversary
Japanese architecture studio Archipatch has completed a house in the seaside city of Kagoshima that is built from timber and features a material palette chosen to complement its natural surroundings. More about Tsumugu by Archipatch is a wooden house designed to connect with nature
British architecture studio Stanton Williams looked to ancient and historical communal designs when creating Henge, a sculptural stone installation that is on display in Canary Wharf as part of London Design Festival. More about Stanton Williams draws on Stonehenge and Shakespearian theatres for Henge installation
This Dezeen guide to solar power, which forms part of our Solar Revolution series, explains the different types of photovoltaics from the well-established to the more experimental. More about The Dezeen guide to solar power
Designer James Shaw has created an installation of clashing furniture to poke fun at the disagreements that can arise when couples move in together, which is on display as part of London Design Festival. More about Two Kettles, No Sofa installation playfully explores tensions between cohabiting couples
French design agency Chzon has added archways and fountains that reference iconic Parisian monuments to a departure lounge at the Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. More about Chzon studio designs airport departure hall to reference Parisian life
Promotion: the Oslo Architecture Triennale will return in September 2022 with "Mission Neighbourhood", a programme exploring how to create diverse, inclusive and sustainable urban development. More about Oslo Architecture Triennale returns in 2022 with Mission Neighbourhood
Sculptural totems in different materials, colours and sizes were exhibited at this year's Lake Como Design Festival, where the neolithic-informed objects enjoyed a revival. More about Seven totemic designs at Lake Como Design Festival
Danish studio Henning Larsen Architects, local studio KPMB and landscape architecture studio SLA are set to convert an airstrip outside of downtown Toronto into a residential district. More about Toronto airfield to be converted into district that aims for "the opposite of suburbanization"
Pale-grey brick clads this compact residence with a courtyard on the outskirts of Montreal designed by local architectural studio Dupont Blouin. More about Dupont Blouin orients brick-clad MI-2 Residence around central courtyard
As the 30th-anniversary edition of the Open House Festival draws to a close today, commenters including mayor of London Sadiq Khan and architect Farshid Moussavi and incoming RIBA president Muyiwa Oki reflect on the impact the event has had on the city. More about "Open House champions the city as a form that can inspire you"
Dezeen School Shows: an interview series where emerging artists share their skills and an interiors project that encourages emotional attachment with material objects are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the University of the Arts London. More about University of the Arts London presents 10 design and interiors projects
The design industry has joined several others in declaring a climate emergency. Design Declares organiser Alexie Sommer explains the background to the launch and what the movement hopes to achieve. More about "Declaring a climate emergency is just the beginning of the journey"
Promotion: aluminium glazing systems by manufacturer Kawneer have been designed to optimise natural light, ventilation and thermal comfort in a series of new healthcare buildings. More about Kawneer glazing systems are designed to improve comfort and wellbeing in healthcare buildings
French studio Ateliers Jean Nouvel has designed the 180- and 125-metre-high Tours Duo skyscrapers to "create a character" for eastern Paris. More about Ateliers Jean Nouvel completes pair of inclined skyscrapers in Paris
UK studio Foster + Partners has revealed images of its golden Lusail Stadium in Qatar, which will host the final of the FIFA 2022 World Cup. More about Foster + Partners unveils "striking yet simple" stadium for Qatar World Cup final
British designer Thomas Heatherwick has railed against the "characterless buildings" he believes dominate new urban developments and called for architecture with more "emotion" in a talk at Singapore Design Week. Photograph by DesignSingapore Council. More about "We're living through an epidemic of boringness" says Thomas Heatherwick
Partners at design consultancy Pentagram have created a collection of contemporary tiles and objects for Mallorcan tile brand Huguet, which is on show at London Design Festival and includes glow-in-the-dark tiles. More about Designers experiment with traditional tile-making techniques for Pentagram x Huguet collection
The sun offers an endless source of energy but solar technology is being held back by manufacturing limitations, says Dutch scientist and professor Wim C Sinke in this interview. More about Solar power's potential limited unless "you do everything perfectly" says solar scientist
In this week's comments update, readers are debating the impact King Charles III had on British architecture while he was the Prince of Wales. More about "Charles spoke for the majority" says commenter