Biotecture's living walls reconnect urban landscapes with nature
Biotecture is spotlighting its portfolio of green walls that "integrate natural features into urban spaces" during the Dezeen x Planted collaboration for London Design Festival. More
Ercol presents five furniture collections in celebration of 100th anniversary
British furniture brand Ercol's Windsor centenary cabinet and Verso High sideboard are among the five products it is exhibiting for the Dezeen x Planted collaboration during this year's London Design Festival. More
Lifestyle objects by Iittala are designed to last a lifetime
Collections from Scandinavian brand Iittala, that are being showcased as part of Dezeen x Planted collaboration during this year's London Design Festival, are designed to last for decades. More
Michelangelo Foundation launches online searchable platform for designers and craft events
Dezeen promotion: the Michelangelo Foundation has launched its Homo Faber Guide – a digital platform that enables visitors to search for artisans, ateliers, museums and craft experiences in Europe. More
Anglepoise showcases lamps with lifetime guarantee
British lighting brand Anglepoise is showing a selection of lamps as part of the Dezeen x Planted collaboration during this year's London Design Festival to draw attention to the lifetime guarantee it now offers. More
Hem launches new brand identity by Made Thought
Dezeen promotion: Swedish furniture company Hem has launched a new visual identity featuring shapes based on popular products from its archive. More
Hagen Hinderdael's concrete Bolla light is imprinted with bubble wrap
Discarded bubble wrap helps form the bumpy surface texture of Hagen Hinderdael's Bolla light, which is been shown as part of the Dezeen x Planted collaboration at this year's London Design Festival. More
Vestre presents urban furniture designs that act as "sustainable and inclusive meeting places"
Norwegian street furniture brand Vestre is showcasing the Code planter and the bench system Stones as part of the Dezeen x Planted collaboration during this year's London Design Festival. More
Films and furniture among student projects in PolyU Design's school show
Furniture for micro-apartments, a film about a revengeful stuntman and a game about vertical farming are among the 18 diverse student projects in this school show by PolyU Design. More
Another Country launches Modern Farmhouse collection to celebrate 10th anniversary
Furniture company Another Country has launched its Modern Farmhouse seating collection designed by Fred Rigby as part of Dezeen x Planted collaboration during this year's London Design Festival. More
Benchmark spotlights sustainable furniture that can be returned at the end of its life
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
Verner Panton's furniture eases the transition to working from home
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
10 futuristic architecture projects from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students
This school show by the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute features speculative designs from current and former students, including a "shrine to science fiction" made from mechanical debris and a replacement for Steven Holl's Hunter's Point Library. More
Fritz Hansen launches Arne Jacobsen chairs in 16 new colours
Dezeen promotion: Danish furniture brand Fritz Hansen has introduced 16 new colours to three of the chairs in its iconic Arne Jacobsen-designed seating range. More
Thomas Heatherwick and Ab Rogers to speak at virtual Workplace Wellbeing by Design conference
Dezeen promotion: Workplace Wellbeing by Design is a week-long online event taking place during this year's London Design Festival, which explores the complex relationship between design and wellbeing in the workplace. More
LARQ launches pitcher that purifies water using UV light
Dezeen promotion: LARQ, the Californian company behind a self-cleaning water bottle, has launched the "world's most innovative" pitcher that cleans water with ultraviolet light and has a plant-based filter. More
African design studio BellTower wins Lexus Design Award 2020
Dezeen promotion: BellTower has been revealed as the winner of the 2020 Lexus Design Award for its design project that could help emerging nations provide their citizens with clean water. More
"In these ever-changing times, I long for durability" says Stephan Hürlemann
Dezeen promotion: architects and designers have a responsibility in shaping the future according to Stephan Hürlemann, who discussed the importance of designing for longevity in an interview with Sky-Frame. More
Technical University Munich presents award-winning projects from architecture students
A church extension and a residential building for women based on Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own feature in this school show of work by architecture students from Technical University Munich. More
BMI Group's "cool roofs" reduce interior temperatures while benefitting the environment
Dezeen promotion: research conducted by Europe's largest roofing and waterproofing company, BMI Group, reveals the opportunities presented by cool roof systems. More