Debate: "It's a man-made tragedy, don't blame the bamboo"

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Join the debate! View online This week, readers are discussing the passing of US architect Robert AM Stern and Hong Kong's devastating high-rise fire.   Read on for more and join the debate!     "Having the seated mountain view impeded for the sake of a tilted cube feels like a fail" Readers are reacting The Nest, an off-grid cabin with cedar-wrapped rotated volumes that allow panoramic views of the Howe Sound off the coast of British Columbia by Daria Sheina Studio. Join the debate ›   "An important voice in the architectural discourse" Commenters are saddened by the passing of US architect Robert AM Stern, who was the long-time dean of Yale University. Read the story ›   "It's a man-made tragedy, don't blame the bamboos" Bamboo scaffolding and safety netting have been blamed for contributing to the spread of an enormous high-rise building fire in Hong Kong that has claimed at least 55 lives. Readers hope someone is "held accountable" for the tragedy. Share your thoughts › Latest Dezeen Showroom products Woodio Soft washbasin collection by Woodio Bollo dining chair by Andreas Engesvik for Fogia Moov Up tiles by Ceramiche Keope LuneUp Freestanding H2O basin by Terzofoco     "Too much handi-craft, not enough actual design." With entry-level design jobs receiving hundreds of applications per opening, Cajsa Carlson explores whether there's simply an oversupply of aspiring designers as part of our Performance Review series. Commenters share their thoughts. What do you think? ›   "So happy to see good news!" British company Carbon Cell has used agricultural waste to make a carbon-negative and compostable alternative to polystyrene packaging. Commenters are pleased by the development. Join the conversation ›   "Beautiful construction quality and execution" Readers are discussing the Pāvilosta House, an annexe to a home on Latvia's western coast, designed by local studio Made. What do you reckon? ›     "What a beautiful glaze on these blue tiles" Readers show enthusiasm for the Muqarnas Pavilion in Saint-Étienne, France, designed by architecture studio New South and informed by sacred Islamic architecture. Have you had your say? ›   "Wood at its finest! It all feels in its place." EBBA Architects founder Benni Allan has renovated his own London apartment in a former tea factory, featuring walls, floors, furniture, and even speakers crafted from Douglas fir. Commenters are in love. What do you think? ›   "These are mostly hard joyless spaces... sad" Architecture studios RSHP, Hassell and WW+P Architects have created the five stations for the Metro Tunnel rail network in Melbourne. Readers are underwhelmed. Share your thoughts ›   This week's top jobs on Dezeen Jobs Junior/mid-weight designer at Bompas & Parr Part 2 architectural assistant/Part 3 architect at Manica Architecture Part 1/2 architectural assistant at Michaelis Boyd Product developer at Michael Anastassiades Architecture | Interiors | Design | Technology | Jobs           You have received this because you are subscribed to Dezeen Debate, which was formerly called Dezeen Weekly. Update your preferences | Unsubscribe | Forward to a friend Dezeen Limited, 8 Orsman Road, London N1 5QJ, UK Contact us | Submit a story | Advertise