Splashes of bright yellow, round openings and a giant timber tree are among the playful touches Mexican design studio Sulkin Askenazi has included in Ikigai Sisu, a school in the Dominican Republic. More about Sulkin Askenazi arranges yellow school interiors around wooden tree
British designer Thomas Heatherwick is creating a 21-metre-high sculpture named Tree of Trees at Buckingham Palace as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend celebrations. More about Thomas Heatherwick designs sculpture covered in 350 trees for Buckingham Palace
Interchangeable modular components eliminate the need for expensive custom building in the Lytra lower-limb prosthesis, created by industrial designer Harry Teng to offer amputees a safe, low-cost standing aid in the shower. More about Harry Teng develops "shower-proof" prosthetic leg to help amputees wash with dignity and ease
British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare and architect India Mahdavi have redesigned the Gallery dining room at London venue Sketch, adding site-specific artworks, warm golden colours and textured materials to its interior. More about Yinka Shonibare and India Mahdavi bring "a warm feel of Africa" to London restaurant Sketch
To celebrate Earth Day we've compiled a list of 50 people who are pushing the boundaries of sustainable architecture and design. More about Fifty architects and designers you need to know on Earth Day
CCY Architects designed this home in the mountains of Colorado to be built largely below grade to reduce its impact on the surrounding natural landscape. More about CCY Architects nestles Meadow House in mountain valley outside Aspen
The latest edition of Dezeen Debate features Sou Fujimoto's design for a community centre in Japan. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now! More about Dezeen Debate newsletter features a community centre by Sou Fujimoto
Coachella festival has returned to the California desert after a two-year hiatus, with artworks including a steel-framed playground by Architensions and a trio of totems by Kiki van Eijk. Here are seven of the most spectacular installations. More about Seven huge installations and artworks from Coachella 2022
A bill has been filed in Washington DC calling for new buildings in the city to use bird-friendly glass, in an effort to minimise avian deaths resulting from window collisions. More about Bill for bird-friendly glass buildings proposed for Washington DC
Architectural design studios Selma Akkari and Rawan Muqaddas have renovated an apartment in a 20th-century building in Brooklyn, New York, adding warm and natural materials to the residential space. More about Amity Street Residence is a "minimal but warm" New York apartment
British architect Norman Foster has met with the mayor of Kharkiv to discuss the rebuilding of the Ukrainian city following extensive damage suffered during the Russian invasion. More about Norman Foster "to assemble the best minds" to rebuild Ukrainian city of Kharkiv
Postmodern architect John Outram created numerous bright and colourful buildings throughout the 1980s and 90s, including the "Temple of Storms" pumping station. Here, the author of his biography Geraint Franklin selects nine of the most significant examples. More about Nine of John Outram's most "rich, tactile and colourful" buildings
Large projects in London will have to meet embodied carbon benchmarks and prioritise retaining existing buildings over demolition under updated planning guidance published by mayor Sadiq Khan. More about Retention of existing buildings must be "the starting point" for major London developments
Benjamin Hubert's studio Layer has designed a pair of smart glasses for tech company Viture that puts a virtual screen in the wearer's line of sight so they can play games or stream media. More about Layer designs Viture One smart glasses to stream immersive video anywhere
Research company OpenAI has developed a programme that can turn simple text instructions into high-quality images. More about OpenAI's DALL-E 2 generates illustrations from written descriptions
Dezeen Showroom: a sun parasol designed to act as both a shade and light source and a modular outdoor living structure are the latest outdoor furnishings to be featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Ten outdoor furniture products on Dezeen Showroom
We've selected seven opportunities for interior designers available on Dezeen Jobs, including roles at David Chipperfield Architects, Foster + Partners and Michaelis Boyd. More about Seven interior design jobs in the UK, USA and Europe
An angular steel staircase crosses through this Montreal residence by Naturehumaine, which was inspired by the fantastical paintings of Dutch artist MC Escher. More about MC Escher works inform Montreal home by Naturehumaine
UK housing secretary Michael Gove has halted the planned demolition of Marks & Spencer's flagship store on London's Oxford Street, which was criticised for wasting the embodied carbon of the existing building, to allow the scheme to be reviewed. More about Controversial Oxford Street M&S demolition blocked by UK housing secretary
Architecture studio Architensions has designed a series of colourful, steel-framed towers installed at California music festival Coachella. More about Architensions unveils surreal steel-framed playground at Coachella