Birmingham's tallest tower | CES gender row | Beach house in Hawaii

Latest architecture and design news from Dezeen.

Architecture Interiors Design News Jobs Watch Store       Birmingham's tallest residential skyscraper to include rooftop running track and app-controlled lifts Glenn Howells Architects has won approval to build a 132-metre skyscraper that will be the tallest residential building in Birmingham, England, and will house over 480 hi-tech rental apartments. More ›     New culture secretary compares UK creative industries to a woolly mammoth New secretary of state for culture Matt Hancock has described the UK's creative industries as "a mammoth" in his first speech to the sector in his new post. More ›     CES blames "limited pool" of prominent women for all-male speaker line-up The Consumer Electronics Show has admitted that the the technology sector "can and must do better" to encourage diversity, following criticism of the event's all-male keynote speaker line-up. More ›     Self-driving cars will "exacerbate congestion rather than improve it" says Paul Priestman Autonomous vehicles could make congestion worse in cities, according to leading transport designer Paul Priestman, who claims that personal transport needs to be rethought as it's "just not efficient any more". More ›     Sgnl watch strap lets you receive phone calls through your fingertips Korean startup company Innomdle Lab has designed a smartwatch strap that allows users to receive phone calls by simply raising their finger to their ear. More ›     Stanton Williams completes contemporary extension to historic Cambridge university campus Stanton Williams has completed a four-storey addition to a business school at the University of Cambridge, England, which features social and circulation areas that adjoin an existing historic building and are illuminated by large roof lights. More ›     Wang & Söderström's trio of 3D-printed vases feature mottled patterns and bulbous bases Copenhagen-based art and design studio Wang & Söderström has used algorithms to form the patterned surfaces of these vases, which are 3D-printed from plaster and set inside lumpy bases. More ›     Walker Warner Architects creates open-air beach house in Hawaii US firm Walker Warner Architects has designed a large residence in Hawaii, where a great room opens onto a patio, a grassy poolside and sea views. More ›     Toyota reveals vision for driverless vehicles that switch function on demand Car company Toyota has unveiled an autonomous, fully electric concept vehicle that could function as a communal taxi, delivery truck or mobile shop, depending on the time of day. More ›     "This era of architecture will not be remembered fondly" Readers debate the effects of capitalism on London's ever-changing skyline in this week's roundup of comments from our readers. More ›     Rick Owens creates pony-hair sandals for Birkenstock Fashion designer Rick Owens has updated three sandal designs by footwear brand Birkenstock, using a combination of felt, pony hair and grainy leather. More ›     Haus wraps low-lying Indiana residence in thermally treated ash American studio Haus has created a countryside home that consists of interlocking boxes clad in ash, concrete and cement board and a large overhanging roof that shelters an Airstream trailer. More ›       Follow us     Forward this newsletter to a friend You have received this because you are subscribed to Dezeen Daily. Unsubscribe     Contact us | Submit a story | Advertise