Hawaiian villa by De Reus Architects sits atop a crystallised lava flow
US studio De Reus Architects has perched this villa on an expanse of solidified lava, offering its residents sweeping views of the leeward side of Hawaii's Big Island. More
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Claims that planting trees won't slow climate change are "absolute garbage" says commenter
In this week's comments update, our story quoting experts who say planting trees "doesn't make any sense" in the fight against climate change has triggered a furious reaction from readers. More
Paul Cocksedge's new chandelier for Moooi is "shaped by gravity"
British designer Paul Cocksedge explains how customers can configure his new Gravity Chandelier for Moooi in this video Dezeen produced for the Dutch design brand. More
Falmouth University presents eight student product design projects
3D-printed shoes and a bathroom that adapts to different age groups are included in Dezeen's latest school show by product design students at Falmouth University. More
"The Race to Zero is neither highly ambitious nor providing the leadership needed at this critical time"
Last week, UN climate champion Nigel Topping claimed that architects have been slow to sign up to its net-zero carbon emissions programme. This "unfairly presented architects and top firms in a negative light," writes 2021 AIA Gold Medal winner Edward Mazria. More
Hansgrohe reflects on 120 years of kitchen and bathroom innovation
Dezeen promotion: as German company Hansgrohe turns 120 years old this year, Dezeen looks back at some of its most important product innovations and how they have helped to shape the bathroom of today. More
Kadur Drizzle orb pendant lights by Shakúff
Dezeen Showroom: these orb-shaped pendant lights by design and manufacturing studio Shakúff are designed to make you feel as if you're "inside a snowglobe filled with soft rain". More
Bak Gordon Arquitectos builds Casa Azul alongside elongated pool
Portuguese studio Bak Gordon Arquitectos has completed a house alongside a long swimming pool in the Alentejo region of Portugal. More
"We are already carbon negative by some long stretch" says furniture maker Sebastian Cox
Creating furniture from locally sourced wood has allowed Sebastian Cox to make his company and his employees carbon negative, the British designer claims. More
Pietre Maximum by Fiandre Architectural Surfaces
Dezeen Showroom: architectural surfaces company Fiandre Architectural Surfaces' Pietre Maximum range of surfacing materials aims to mimic the beauty and texture of natural stone. More
Daytrip channels Margate's rippled beach in revamped Turner Contemporary store
Design studio Daytrip looked to Margate's dramatic beach landscape when designing this shop for the Turner Contemporary gallery, which sits perched on the town's seafront. More
Klimatorium is a landmark climate centre in a Danish harbour
3XN and SLA have completed a climate centre in Lemvig, Denmark, featuring a wavy wooden facade influenced by the port town's boat-building history. More