Net-zero emissions by 2050 is "greatest challenge humankind has ever faced"
A report from the International Energy Agency has laid out a roadmap for countries to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, but it warns that governments must act fast to slow climate change. Read more A report from the Internat.....»»
Floating +Pool swimming pool proposed for New York"s East River gets green light
A floating swimming pool for New York's East River designed by PlayLab has been approved by city planners ten years after it was first proposed. Read more A floating swimming pool for New York's East River designed by PlayLab has been appr.....»»
Superflux imagines multi-species banquet for Venice Architecture Biennale
All forms of life on Earth, from humans to animals, plants and fungi, are given an equal seat at the table in the Refuge for Resurgence installation by London studio Superflux. Read more All forms of life on Earth, from humans to animals, pl.....»»
Eight escapist cabins from across the US
A cabin built in a tree above a Texan creek and a Washington writer's retreat feature in this roundup of eight cabins from across the US. Read more A cabin built in a tree above a Texan creek and a Washington writer's retreat feature in this.....»»
Commenter says Indian school is "the greatest architecture" they have seen
In this week's comments update, readers are wowed by an oval-shaped school for girls in India and sharing their views on other top stories. Read more In this week's comments update, readers are wowed by an oval-shaped school for girls in Ind.....»»
Plus-shaped swimming pool in New York"s East River gets green light
A floating swimming pool in the East River, New York, designed by creative studio PlayLab has been approved to continue with planning. Read more A floating swimming pool in the East River, New York, designed by creative studio PlayLab has.....»»
AXOR launches minimalist collection of faucets by Barber and Osgerby
Dezeen promotion: bathroom and kitchen manufacturer AXOR has launched a range of faucets called AXOR One, created by British design duo Barber and Osgerby. Read more Dezeen promotion: bathroom and kitchen manufacturer AXOR has launched a ran.....»»
Crogiolo Lume tiles by Marazzi
Dezeen Showroom: based on the look of handmade tiles, Crogiolo Lume by Marazzi highlights the beauty of natural colour variation. - Dezeen Showroom: based on the look of handmade tiles, Crogiolo Lume by Marazzi highlights the beauty of natur.....»»
Henning Larsen begins construction on sustainable school with walkable roof
Danish architecture studio Henning Larsen has broken ground on The New School, a primary school in Sundby that will be the first in Denmark to be given a Nordic Ecolabel. Read more Danish architecture studio Henning Larsen has broken ground.....»»
Crogiolo Rice tiles by Marazzi
Dezeen Showroom: intended to evoke the look of handmade tiles typical of the Mediterranean, Crogiolo Rice by Marazzi has a high-gloss finish and natural variation. Read more Dezeen Showroom: intended to evoke the look of handmade tiles typic.....»»
Grande Marble Look tiles by Marazzi
Dezeen Showroom: Marazzi has expanded its Grande Marble Look range of porcelain slab tiles, which the brand says delivers greater clarity and sustainability than actual marble. Read more Dezeen Showroom: Marazzi has expanded its Grande Marb.....»»
Tautem and Bmc2 Architectes use monolithic forms to create concrete school in Marseille
French architecture studios Tautem and Bmc2 Architectes have built a concrete school in Marseille with sculptural features, skewed-geometric windows and colourful interiors. Read more French architecture studios Tautem and Bmc2 Architectes h.....»»
ASKA uses organic shapes and pastel colours for Maria Nila hair salon
Swedish architecture studio ASKA has refurbished haircare brand Maria Nila's headquarters and salon in Stockholm, creating an undulating ceiling installation that looks like dripping shampoo. Read more Swedish architecture studio ASKA has re.....»»
15 reasons to enter Dezeen Awards 2021
With 15 days left to take advantage of the standard entry for Dezeen Awards 2021, here are 15 reasons why architects, interior designers, designers, filmmakers and photographers should enter now. Read more With 15 days left to take advantag.....»»
Total modular sofas by Part & Whole
Dezeen Showroom: Canadian design company Part & Whole has designed a modular sofa system called Total that adopts circular economic principles. Read more Dezeen Showroom: Canadian design company Part & Whole has designed a modular sofa syste.....»»
Decision on Grenfell Tower demolition due to be made this summer
The future of Grenfell Tower, the site of a high-rise fire that killed 72 people in London four years ago, will be decided this summer, according to a letter sent by the UK government. Read more The future of Grenfell Tower, the site of a hi.....»»
Papilio is a wind-powered street lamp that reduces light pollution
Berlin design student Tobias Trübenbacher has developed a lamp post with an integrated wind turbine that produces its own renewable energy and only lights up when needed. Read more Berlin design student Tobias Trübenbacher has developed a.....»»
Doyeon Shin designs OLED television that unfurls like a flag
In this video, South Korean designer Doyeon Shin explains her flag-like design for a retractable OLED television, which is a finalist in Dezeen and LG Display's OLEDs Go! competition. Read more In this video, South Korean designer Doyeon Shi.....»»
BAO King"s Cross pays tribute to Asia"s Western-style cafes
The King's Cross outpost of London restaurant BAO features a wood-panelled interior designed by Macaulay Sinclair based on the Western-style cafes of Taiwan and Japan. Read more The King's Cross outpost of London restaurant BAO features a wo.....»»
Five of the best houses near Lake Tahoe in the US
Lake Tahoe sits on the state line between California and Nevada and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts year-round. We have rounded up five houses that make the most of the area's scenery and sports opportunities. Read more Lake.....»»