Zaha Hadid collaborates with Valli & Valli to create a striking new door lever design. The ZH Duemilacinque captures the seamless beauty and architectural dynamism synonymous with the work of Zaha Hadid. View full entry

For anyone who has ever hoped to have a true steam shower (and spa) of their own, these new Steam Shower Cabins from Wellgems are just for you. I haven't seen an installation up close, but from the images it appears professional (almost a touch industrial). View full entry

NYC bike racks have been a hot topic lately with the recently announced finalists in the CityRacks competition. Now the NYT Blogs report on the David Byrne-designed racks that have just been installed across Manhattan and Williamsburg. View full entry

Is this how we will attain a "green" future: turning to design and innovation to make small steps and rethink everyday items, such as milk jugs, rather than focusing solely or even principally on reducing consumer consumption, and alternative energy use?New York Times View full entry

Limited Edition Design Dolls is a series of three figurines of famous designers, featuring Zaha Hadid, Jaime Hayon, and Karim Rashid. see+read via dezeen View full entry

Frank Gehry is getting into the hardware business now, in collaboration with Italy's Valli & Valli.Valli & Valli, one of Italy’s leading producers of hardware and accessories, announces two new additions to the Fusital collection. Frank Gehry’s Arrowhead series is now complete... View full entry

Michelle Obama's designer Maria Pinto makes a bid for national recognition. Priced from $300 to $4,000, her clothes appeal for value, original styles and a custom fit over label status. "My clients aren't into all the Gucci hoo-ha," she says. WSJ View full entry

The team buses at the premiere soccer event next month, which are donated by Hyundai, will carry different messages chosen by their fans. Reuters | pics. View full entry

Starbucks has trotted out a new topless logo on their coffee cups which has raised the ire of a Christian group known as "The Resistance," leading them to call for a boycott of the Seattle chain. huf.post View full entry

When will it stop? kontrast | la eyeworks View full entry

It's high-tech all the way! Or is it? SD | City of the Future View full entry

For years antique dealers have been raiding government junkyards in Chandigarh for furniture and other items specially created by Corbusier’s colleagues to equip the then new city. However these pieces which the government viewed as junk were then being sold at auction for thousands of... View full entry

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture seeking Architect in Chicago, IL Lionakis Beaumont Design Group seeking BIM Trainer in Sacramento, CA View thousands of active job listings in our jobs section | Post a Job View full entry

The IHT's Alice Rawsthorn discusses the architect's relationship with furniture design, from the mid-century modernist response to necessity to the contemporary architect's familiarity with new technology capable of creating unprecedented forms. Article | Slideshow View full entry

Here’s what makes it smarter: The RoboScooter will be entirely electric, with at least one lithium-ion battery pack that can be swapped out for another, fully charged one. And although the exact mechanics haven’t been finalized, the scooter will have the ability to fold into itself... View full entry