Finnish companies Polar Night Energy and Vatajankoski have built the world's first operational "sand battery", which provides a low-cost and low-emissions way to store renewable energy. More about Finnish "sand battery" offers solution for renewable energy storage
Promotion: technology company ACCA software has created a "state-of-the-art structure with a low environmental impact" as its headquarters in Campania, Italy. More about ACCA software uses OpenBIM to create Dragonfly headquarters
We've selected seven opportunities for architectural assistants in the UK available on Dezeen Jobs this week, including roles at Perkins & Will, Blee Halligan and Holland Harvey Architects. More about Seven vacancies for architectural assistants on Dezeen Jobs
Dezeen Showroom: a modular kitchen optimised for small spaces and a storage system hidden behind wall panelling are the latest kitchen products to be featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Ten kitchen products on Dezeen Showroom
Architectural fabrics and meshes draped over a tensile system will form the 2022 MPavilion in Melbourne, which is being designed by Bangkok-based architecture studio All(zone). More about All(zone) reveals design for orange draped-fabric MPavilion
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Falper has presented a selection of storage solutions for kitchens and bathrooms on Dezeen Showroom, including a kitchen island designed for spaces as limited as 2.5 square metres. More about Sleek storage solutions from Falper feature on Dezeen Showroom
The Energy Revolution exhibition at the Chicago Architecture Center aims to demonstrate that the city's buildings need to become much more energy efficient. More about Chicago's buildings "still not as efficient as those built 130 years ago" says Energy Revolution curator
Di Frenna Arquitectos used natural materials such as stone, rammed earth, carrizo weaves and a traditional form of stucco to make Espacio Kaab in the Mexican city of Comala appear "as a volume that emerged organically from the ground". More about Di Frenna Arquitectos uses natural stone and woven ceilings for Mexican retreat
Dezeen School Shows: an app designed to improve productivity and a recyclable Covid-19 test kit are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students studying industrial design and technology at Brunel University. More about Ten industrial design and technology projects from students at Brunel University
British architect Marco Goldschmied, a founding partner of the Richard Rogers Partnership and former RIBA president, has lost his battle with lung cancer. More about Architect and former RIBA president Marco Goldschmied dies aged 78
Japanese practice Nori Architects has completed Minimum House in Toyota, Japan, as a "new prototype of urban housing" designed to reduce construction waste and be easily repaired or adapted in the future. More about Nori Architects uses simple finishes and exposed structure for minimalist home in Japan
A stilted hut for ceramics and an artichoke-like garden room are among the home studios featured in Work From Shed, a book that explores the "new fluidity about where we work". More about Ten "playful and beautiful" garden studios from around the world
UK studio PLP Architecture has created 5,000 NFTs based on the concept for a virtual skyscraper in the metaverse. More about PLP Architecture launches collection of 5,000 skyscraper NFTs
Madhav Dua's proposal for a multifunctional electric vehicle that can be easily customised with different plug-and-play components has won first place in Dezeen's Future Mobility Competition powered by Arrival. More about Madhav Dua's customisable electric tractor for farmers in India wins the Future Mobility Competition
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a low-impact alternative to "unsustainable" avocados and other top stories. More about "Fake fruit is just as absurd as fake meat" says commenter
A cup that detects drink spiking and a scrambler to block upskirting photos are among five product concepts developed by students from Brunel University to help women defend themselves from physical and sexual harassment. More about Speculative accessories designed to help women protect themselves from harassment
Boxy balconies and decorative recessed windows characterise this colourful housing complex in Raipur, India, by Sanjay Puri Architects, which was engineered to withstand its location's hot climate. More about Vibrant colours define housing complex in India by Sanjay Puri Architects
Promotion: lighting manufacturer Two Parts has launched a competition for the chance to win a number of its pendant lights. More about Two Parts launches design competition for the chance to win pendant lighting collection
Architecture practice AR Design Studio has completed a cabin with "playful geometry" in the garden of a house in Winchester, UK. More about AR Design Studio creates angular cabin in Winchester woodlands
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features an "iconic" supertall skyscraper in Kuwait City by Foster + Partners. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now! More about Dezeen Agenda newsletter features "iconic" Kuwait City skyscraper by Foster + Partners