In what sounds like a prefab fairytale, Muji launches three little houses – one made of cork, one of aluminium and one built out of wood.

The Penang-based artist's unique brand of interactive street art has fans lining up for pictures.

The Interlace, an expansive interlocking network of living and communal spaces, takes the top prize at the World Architecture Festival.

Gecko Health, an MIT spinout, has designed a smart inhaler that links to an app and helps asthma sufferers monitor their prescriptions and prevent attacks.