In this week's comments update, readers are debating the benefits of a pedal-assisted bike that could replace cars and sharing their views on other top stories. More about "Progress comes from companies stepping up" says commenter
Preservation groups are fighting to save Paul Rudolph's Burroughs Wellcome building in North Carolina, one of his "most significant projects", after discovering its current owner had secured a demolition permit. More about Paul Rudolph's Burroughs Wellcome building in North Carolina faces demolition
As part of the Dezeen x Planted collaboration during London Design Festival, furniture brand Benchmark is showcasing its latest sustainable collections and along with its Take Back Scheme that allows old furniture to be refurbished and reused. More about Benchmark spotlights sustainable furniture that can be returned at the end of its life
Berlin-based publisher Gestalten has released a book that showcases whimsical architectural and interiors renderings. The book's editor, Elli Stuhler, highlights five artists that feature inside. More about Dreamscapes & Artificial Architecture book editor selects five favourite 3D artists
Abstract floral patterns and oversized ruffles are fashioned from reclaimed electrical wires in the Romanian Camouflage collection by Central Saint Martins womenswear graduate Alexandra Sipa. More about Alexandra Sipa weaves discarded electrical wires together like lace for graduate fashion collection
Dezeen has teamed up with Planted, a new design show dedicated to reconnecting cities with nature, to present a virtual showcase of sustainable design brands and products. More about Dezeen x Planted collaboration will showcase brands and products that "improve lives today without damaging tomorrow"
British designer Thomas Heatherwick is one of the numerous designers to have paid tribute to Habitat and Design Museum founder Terence Conran who passed away last week. More about Thomas Heatherwick leads tributes to "mentor and lifelong friend" Terence Conran
Futurists Dan Hill and Radha Mistry discussed the use of strategic foresight and storytelling in design in the first of a series of live talks produced by Dezeen for Exhibit Columbus. More about Exhibit Columbus presents a live talk on strategic foresight and storytelling in design
Design graduate Natalie Kerres has developed Scaled, a flexible protective cast for athletes made of interlocking scales like those of a pangolin. More about Scaled is a flexible body cast that could protect athletes from injuries
Japanese architect Takenosuke Sakakura has created three unisex toilets that glow like a lantern at night in Tokyo's Nishihara Itchome Park as part of the Tokyo Toilet project. More about Takenosuke Sakakura imprints trees on frosted glass toilet in Tokyo
Foster + Partners has revealed visuals of the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Centre Cairo hospital in Egypt that will prioritise connecting patients with nature to boost their wellbeing. More about Foster + Partners' Cairo hospital embodies "latest research on biophilia"
Dezeen Showroom: London designer Lee Broom has unveiled a chair that pays homage to musical instruments, commissioning an orchestra to perform music by Debussy while seated on the chairs for the virtual launch. More about Lee Broom's virtual launch of Maestro chair features movie with 30 classical musicians
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando has completed a circular toilet in a Tokyo park as his contribution to the Tokyo Toilet project. More about Tadao Ando creates circular public toilet surrounded by cherry trees in Tokyo
The Dezeen Awards 2020 public vote is open! Vote now to ensure your favourite projects and studios have a chance to be named the most popular among our readers. More about Vote for your favourite projects and studios in the Dezeen Awards 2020 public vote
French fashion house Louis Vuitton has designed a coronavirus face shield featuring its signature LV monogram, which can also be flipped up and used as a sun visor. More about Louis Vuitton unveils face shield that doubles as a cap
A series of animal companions created by Sarah Willemart and Matthieu Muller has been named the best design in Samsung and Dezeen's contest to create innovative household objects by repurposing cardboard packaging.
More about Endangered Animals wins Dezeen x Samsung Out of the Box Competition
Studio Weave has built an arched greenhouse as part of London Design Festival, which is filled with plants that it predicts will soon be able to grow outdoors in the UK due to climate change. More about Studio Weave fills Hothouse with tropical plants to highlight London's rising temperature
Dezeen promotion: dedicated Verner Panton manufacturer Verpan offers a range of furniture and lighting to create "homely" workspaces that suit both personal and professional uses. More about Verner Panton's furniture eases the transition to working from home
Candy Cubicle is a desk by Sabine Marcelis, created as part of the Design Museum's Connected project at London Design Festival, that hides its contents inside a pale wooden shell when they are not in use. More about Sabine Marcelis designs work-from-home cubicle with bright yellow interior
Design studio Integrated Field has created colourful arched interiors filled with animals and clouds to provide an enjoyable experience for children at a hospital in Samut Sakhon, Thailand. More about Integrated Field decorates children's hospital in Thailand with slides and a pool