In this video interview filmed at the RIBA International Conference, Chinese architect Ma Yansong of MAD spells out why he believes architects should be proposing visionary ideas for the future, rather than cozying up to developers. More about Ma Yansong: "Architects need to talk about what the future is"
Elizabeth Diller, one the architects behind the High Line, says the project's impact on New York real estate can teach architects "a really good lesson" on the need to manage gentrification in the second part of our exclusive video interview. More about Architects can help to manage gentrification caused by projects like the High Line, says Liz Diller
One-minute movie: RCA graduate Julian Melchiorri says his design for a synthetic biological leaf, which creates oxygen via photosynthesis like a real plant, could enable long-distance space travel. More about RCA graduate develops synthetic leaf that could aid space exploration
Architects should be more proactive in driving forward development proposals, says architect Elizabeth Diller in this exclusive video interview Dezeen filmed at the RIBA International Conference in London. More about Architects must work harder "to put new ideas on the table" says Liz Diller
A plan to build self-sufficient floating cities outside of national borders features in the latest movie from our Dezeen x MINI Living video series. More about The Seasteading Institute's floating cities are designed for unregulated innovation
Kvadrat Soft Cells design director Jesper Nielsen explains the advantages of the three-dimensional textile panel system his team is developing in this movie Dezeen filmed for Kvadrat in Copenhagen. More about Textiles are a "simple, smart material" says Kvadrat Soft Cells design director
What Design Can Do has teamed up with Autodesk Foundation and IKEA Foundation to launch the Climate Action Challenge, a competition inviting designers to come up with proposals responding to climate change. More about Climate Action Challenge asks designers for proposals to tackle climate change
Indian architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi reflected on 70 years of pioneering architectural projects in the Royal Academy of Arts' annual architecture lecture, which we streamed live via our Facebook page. More about Watch Balkrishna Doshi speak at the Royal Academy's 2017 annual architecture lecture
A vision to transform the desolate Los Angeles River into a bustling oasis featuring cycle paths, play areas, public art and kayaking facilities features in the latest movie from our Dezeen x MINI Living video series. More about Los Angeles River could be revitalised with designs from seven architecture firms
Designed by Royal College of Art graduate Elena Larriba, Vycle is a pedal-powered, vertical transportation system that offers a space-saving alternative to lifts and stairs. More about Vertical transportation concept allows city dwellers to cycle up skyscrapers
In this exclusive Dezeen movie, Burkinabe architect Diébédo Francis Kéré explains how he is rebuilding his country's National Assembly to be "more than just a simple parliament building". More about Burkina Faso's new parliament building "responds to needs of the people" says Diébédo Francis Kéré
In this movie Dezeen produced for the AHEAD Americas hospitality awards, jury members reveal that the way a hotel relates to its location was a crucial factor in choosing the winning projects. More about The best hotels respond intelligently to their context, say AHEAD Americas awards judges
Designer Anda Andrei explains how the interiors of the 11 Howard hotel are designed to age over time in this movie Dezeen filmed for the AHEAD Awards in New York. More about 11 Howard hotel in New York will "look better not worse in five years", says Anda Andrei
In this movie, interior designer Martin Brudnizki explains how he used vintage furniture and fabrics to create a homely atmosphere in New York's Beekman Hotel, which is shortlisted in two categories at the upcoming AHEAD Americas awards. More about Martin Brudnizki converts New York office building into eclectic Beekman Hotel
In an exclusive Dezeen movie, Berlin-based architect Diébédo Francis Kéré explains how the colour of his Serpentine Pavilion and the way it lights up at night reference his childhood in Burkina Faso. More about Serpentine Pavilion glows at night to "attract people to come and celebrate" says Diébédo Francis Kéré
Diébédo Francis Kéré's wooden pavilion is captured from above in this drone footage shot by Dezeen at the Serpentine Pavilion 2017 press preview this morning in London. More about Drone footage captures Diébédo Francis Kéré's Serpentine Pavilion 2017
This drone footage surveys the ill-fated brutalist housing estate Robin Hood Gardens, designed by architects Alison and Peter Smithson, which is set to be demolished in the coming weeks. More about Drone footage captures brutalist Robin Hood Gardens ahead of imminent demolition
London designer Philippe Malouin explains how he spent a week making a host of experimental room dividers for Hem in this movie Dezeen filmed in New York for the Swedish design brand. More about Philippe Malouin aimed to create "three-dimensional sketches" with experimental Hem installation
The latest instalment of our Dezeen x MINI Living video series explores the "aquatecture" of Baca Architects, which includes plans for floating houses, villages and even a Grand Prix track. More about Baca Architects proposes floating settlements to combat overcrowding in cities
The latest video in our Dezeen x MINI Living Initiative series investigates a design for a hydroponic vertical farm nestled among the skyscrapers of Shanghai. More about Vertical farm designed to produce food amidst Shanghai's skyscrapers