A lockable wardrobe and twin-sized bed figure in this modular sleeping unit, which was conceived by architecture firm Perkins and Will in response to the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles. More about Perkins and Will designs Dome sleeping unit for LA homeless shelters
ArkDes has mounted an exhibition celebrating the role of concrete panels in contemporary architecture, with an exhibition design by Note Design Studio that evokes the dynamism of a construction site. More about Flying Panels exhibition charts the evolution of prefabricated concrete-panel construction
Dutch social enterprise Fairphone has released a new version of its "ethical" smartphone that is designed to be easily taken apart for repairs. More about Fairphone 3 promises to be "real sustainable alternative" to regular smartphones
Brazilian brand Noori aims to transport users to a time when "cooking with fire was at the core of our rituals" with its multipurpose stove, which can be used as a barbecue, a pizza oven or a fire pit. More about Noori stove "breaks the limitations of a standard barbecue"
The Bio-Integrated Design Lab at the Bartlett School of Architecture has created a modular system of tiles inlaid with algae that can filter toxic chemical dyes and heavy metals out of water. More about Bio-ID Lab designs DIY algae-infused tiles that can extract toxic dyes from water
Using its own London office as a case study, architecture firm Gensler has created a modular furniture range for Fantoni in response to a trend for more flexible and collaborative workplaces. More about Gensler designs Atelier furniture system to enable "reconfigurability in the workplace"
Architect Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi has designed a system of modular shelves made from wooden blades that can lie flat against the wall or pivot to provide a usable surface. More about Gate furniture system comprises flip-down shelves that are easy to reconfigure
The latest video in our Dezeen x MINI Living series features a storage solution named MoreFloor, which hides furniture under the floor, by Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Juul de Bruijn. More about MoreFloor micro-living storage solution hides furniture beneath floorboards
The latest concept vehicle from German auto brand Mercedes-Benz is made up of modular components, meaning it can morph from a car into a van. More about Mercedes-Benz unveils modular concept vehicle that transforms from car to van
Wooden cabinets can be stacked up in different configurations in the Assembled storage system, created by designer Paul Crofts for modular furniture brand Isomi. More about Paul Crofts designs storage system for Isomi made up of modular wooden units
A modular barrier system that can be assembled in under an hour to protect fans from vehicle-led terrorist attacks has been installed at Burnley and Manchester United football stadiums. More about Modular anti-terror barriers adopted at Premier League football stadiums
Merrett Houmøller Architects designed this mobile kitchen and pop-up dining facility as a base for the Refugees and Befriending Project run by the British Red Cross in London. More about Merrett Houmøller Architects creates pop-up kitchen for refugees and asylum seekers
The seven experimental steel-framed houses that architect Donald Wexler built in Palm Springs are early examples of customisable prefab homes, and are next in our series celebrating the city's mid-century architecture for this year's Modernism Week. More about Donald Wexler pioneered prefab living in Palm Springs with Steel Houses
South Korean startup Mobileisland has created a modular wireless charger that comes with a range of building block-like electronic accessories. More about Wireless charging island combines wooden elements with power pads
Swedish design studio Front has created a collection of colourful rugs, then transformed the design to produce matching poufs. More about Front designs modular rugs that can be folded up into furniture
Facebook appears to be following in the footsteps of Google by filing its own patent for a modular device designed to be more long-lasting than current smartphones. More about Facebook working on Project Ara-style modular smartphone
Bang & Olufsen has used Milan design week, which kicked off today, to launch a sound system made of hexagonal speakers and acoustic panels that can be arranged in different combinations. More about Bang & Olufsen's modular BeoSound Shape speakers are arranged like wall tiles
A modular sofa called Homework, a recycled wombat, and a bedside table that doubles as a drinks trolley feature in Alexander Lotersztain's new furniture brand targeting the millennial generation. More about New furniture brand Les Basic by Alexander Lotersztain wants to help millennials slow down
IKEA and Tom Dixon have revealed the results of their collaboration: a modular bed that "explores notions of adaptability and future-proofing". More about IKEA reveals Tom Dixon's Delaktig modular bed and sofa
Swedish furniture company Blå Station has worked with designers Thomas Bernstrand and Stefan Borselius to produce a flexible sofa formed from narrow cushioned slices. More about Blå Station's modular Bob sofa offers "almost unlimited options"