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Architect Liam Young will speak about how he uses film-making techniques to predict the future at Dezeen Day in London on 30 October. Read more

Architecture studio SUPRBLK has erected birch plywood pods in place of walls in this London apartment, which lies within a former biscuit factory. Read more

Canadian-Iranian designer Roya Aghighi has created clothes made from algae that turn carbon dioxide into oxygen via photosynthesis, as a more sustainable alternative to fast fashion. Read more

Architecture studio Hundredhands inserted a funnel-shaped window between the floors of the concrete and brick Bangalore International Centre in India. Read more

Brooklyn Museum has revealed its plans to stage a major showcase focused on the history and influence of legendary New York nightclub Studio 54 next year. Read more

The Gun Violence Memorial Project at this year's Chicago Architecture Biennial is an installation of houses filled with items belonging to victims of gun violence. Read more

A ring, glasses, earbuds and an oven are among the new voice-controlled Alexa devices that Amazon has released to offer "even more ways to add Alexa to your daily life". Read more

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Phineas Harper's claims that the pursuit of infinite economic growth is driving climate breakdown. Read more

Design studio AfroditiKrassa looked to the streets of Tel Aviv to create the interiors of central London's Bala Baya restaurant, which was the venue for the 2019 Dezeen Awards judges dinner. Read more

The European Commission has ratified "right to repair" regulations, which will require manufacturers to design longer-lasting products and make spare parts readily available in a push to reduce waste. Read more

Northern California's coastal landscape and foggy weather influenced the design of the latest office by Canopy, a co-working company founded by designer Yves Behar, developer Amir Mortazavi and entrepreneur Steve Mohebi. Read more

Public Works has built a water-heating system powered by compost that warms a bench at the Oslo Architecture Triennale to demonstrate the potential of the system. Read more

Architects and designers should look to the insect world to find solutions for the survival of our own species, says Japanese graphic designer Taku Satoh. Read more

We've rounded up the 10 best architecture and design exhibitions taking place around the world this autumn. For industry events across October, November and December, refer to our comprehensive month-by-month guide. Read more

Art collective Skaparkollektivet Forma has created an installation to house 17,000 unique tiny artworks that represent migrant who were expected to be deported from Sweden. Read more

Fashion designer Roksanda Ilincic will discuss how she started her Roksanda womenswear label at Dezeen Day on 30 October. Read more

Dulux chose Tranquil Dawn as its colour of the year for 2020, but something bolder would have better represented the year ahead, says Michelle Ogundehin. Read more

Aged stone walls punctuated by grand arched openings serve as a backdrop to the rooms within this Jaffa apartment, which has been overhauled by architecture practice Pitsou Kedem. Read more

Flower Michelin Architects has rennovated and extended a house on the west coast of Scotland, adding a charred shingle-clad gabled cabin that references traditional Scottish Blackhouses. Read more

Layer and Panasonic have designed a range of near-future product concepts, including a smart head massaging device and an AI-powered skin analysis that makes personalised, nutritious smoothies in response to the results. Read more

San Francisco's Carpenters Workshop Gallery is staging an exhibition of works by French-Swedish artist Ingrid Donat that includes furniture detailed with interlacing loops and lines influenced by tribal patterns and 1920s Art Deco. Read more

Soho House has turned a former warehouse in Downtown Los Angeles into a new spot for its members, featuring a rooftop pool, hotel rooms and garden. Read more

Finnish studio JKMM Architects built a timber sauna in the desert for over 1000 revellers to sweat it out during this year's Burning Man festival. Read more

British architects and critics have ridiculed UK housing minister Esther McVey, who gave a speech announcing that architects are using computers as a "new way" to design buildings. Read more

Foster + Partners has revealed visuals of Le Dôme winery that is designed to blend in with the rolling hills of the historic commune Saint-Émilion in France. Read more