Plant trees in cities to curb deadly heatwaves says Arup’s Dima Zogheib
Cities should plant more trees to help prevent tens of thousands of annual deaths from extreme heat, Arup specialist Dima Zogheib tells Dezeen as part of our Designing for Disaster series. Read more
Dezeen Awards China 2023 design shortlist revealed
Dezeen has announced the 18-strong design shortlist for the inaugural Dezeen Awards China, which includes products by Sunon, Yann Design Studio and Leapx Design. Read more
Dissolvable binder for EV batteries wins 2023 Earthshot Prize
Prince William has announced the five projects that are taking home this year’s Earthshot Prize, including an AI-powered soil carbon marketplace and a more circular manufacturing process for lithium-ion batteries. Read more
Seven architecture and design events in China in November
The largest solo exhibition from MAD Architects in Shenzhen and the month-long Festival of Design in Shanghai are among the architecture and design events taking place in China featured in Dezeen Events Guide this month. Read more
Ecole des Ponts’ Digital Building Design course prepares professionals for « high-level positions »
Promotion: French engineering school École des Ponts ParisTech offers a master’s degree that gives students and practitioners a comprehensive knowledge of parametric architecture, robotics and digital manufacturing. Read more
Patricia Urquiola converts historic palazzo into Six Senses Rome hotel
Milan-based designer Patricia Urquiola has converted a palazzo in Rome into a hotel and spa, filled with circular elements and traditional Italian materials. Read more
Ennead Architects and Rockwell Group create « floating » classrooms for John Hopkins University
New York-based studios Ennead Architects and Rockwell Group have completed the renovation of an academic building for Johns Hopkins University in Washington, DC with « floating » classrooms at its core. Read more
Dezeen Agenda features Foster and Partners’ design for Hangzhou centre
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Foster and Partners’ plans for an urban centre in China. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Read more
Fredrik Nilsson clads his Los Angeles house in oiled cedar
Sweden-born architect Fredrik Nilsson has completed a wood-clad residence for his family that incorporates Scandinavian modernism and the « bohemian experimentalism of the LA Eastside ». Read more
Chicago Architecture Biennial fills postmodern Thompson Center with installations
A wooden pavilion shaped by dehydration and banners made from found urban objects are on show at Chicago’s James R Thompson Center for the Chicago Architecture Biennial. Read more
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