Design practices and architecture firms need to rethink capitalist business models to meet the challenges of the climate emergency, writes Katie Treggiden. More
Finnish companies Polar Night Energy and Vatajankoski have built the world's first operational "sand battery", which provides a low-cost and low-emissions way to store renewable energy. More
Dezeen Showroom: a modular kitchen optimised for small spaces and a storage system hidden behind wall panelling are the latest kitchen products to be featured on Dezeen Showroom. More
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Falper has presented a selection of storage solutions for kitchens and bathrooms on Dezeen Showroom, including a kitchen island designed for spaces as limited as 2.5 square metres. More
The Energy Revolution exhibition at the Chicago Architecture Center aims to demonstrate that the city's buildings need to become much more energy efficient. More
Madhav Dua's proposal for a multifunctional electric vehicle that can be easily customised with different plug-and-play components has won first place in Dezeen's Future Mobility Competition powered by Arrival. More
A cup that detects drink spiking and a scrambler to block upskirting photos are among five product concepts developed by students from Brunel University to help women defend themselves from physical and sexual harassment. More
Dezeen Showroom: to combine with its Small Living Kitchens concept, Italian brand Falper has created a range of modular tall units that provide elegant wall systems in compact cooking spaces. More
Promotion: the development of a new biodegradable corn-based adhesive and an initiative that allows art collectors to directly trade artworks for cars are just two of a growing number of artistic projects undertaken by electric vehicle brand Polestar in recent years. More
Dezeen Showroom: designer Charles Wilson has collaborated with furniture brand King to create the Seymour chair, a contemporary Australian take on the mid-century lounge chair. More
Zaha Hadid Design co-directors Woody Yao and Maha Kutay have selected 10 highlights from an exhibition of the design studio's objects at Roca London Gallery. More
Unknown Untitled's proposal to create a family of electric autonomous refuse trucks with compact footprints for the narrow streets of Paris has been awarded second place in Dezeen's Future Mobility Competition powered by Arrival. More
Dezeen Showroom: Conran and Partners have aimed to bring a touch of opulence to the bathroom sink with its Arrondi tap collection, designed for British brand VADO. More
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei's steel sculpture Arch has been installed outside the Nationalmuseum gallery in Stockholm, ahead of getting a permanent home in the city. More
Mike George's proposal for an autonomous fleet of modular emergency vehicles that can be arranged to form an on-the-go hospital has been awarded third place in Dezeen's Future Mobility Competition powered by Arrival. More
This week on Dezeen, architects, designers, critics and readers paid tribute to Dezeen's founder and editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs. More
Design studio Unknown Untitled has proposed an e-scooter sharing scheme for Paris in which scooters can be dropped off and parked at bus shelters throughout the city for Dezeen's Future Mobility Competition powered by Arrival. More
Swiss designer Fabien Roy has created a temporary circular installation made from spruce wood in the middle of the Swiss countryside for the cycling race Tour de France. More
Dezeen Showroom: created by designer Alexander Lotersztain for Australian furniture brand Derlot, Biggie is a bold armchair characterised by its rounded shape. More
Dezeen Showroom: North American brand Kul Grilles aims to redefine the vent cover with its premium aluminium designs, available in a range of finishes. More