University team develop smart bricks with biological systems that can generate energy and clean water. >

This lightweight, mobile, structural fabric creates a “weaved” shelter for refugees and other displaced people. >

Thread Artists’ Residency and Cultural Centre fosters creativity and enterprise in a remote village in Senegal. >

After years of research, students create first demo of a pedestrian bridge made from flax and hemp fibres. >

In defence of big ideas and of the controversial Garden Bridge, design titan Michael Wolff writes in objection to the construction of St Paul's Cathedral. >

Phong Nguyen’s speculative project looks at how far we’d go to treat mental illness. >

To raise awareness about rising sea levels, over 3000 nude people painted themselves blue and descended on the city of Hull. >

Named the Best Dutch Building of the Year in 2016, the Katwijk underground parking garage protects against future floods. >

A core theme of the What Design Can Do conference explores what Africa can do for Europe. These are the experts called upon for answers. >

Serbian design firm Salt & Water have conceptualised a floating community hub that teaches green living. >