If women built cities, what would our urban landscape look like?

The number of women in UK architecture firms is falling, and many urbanists are worried by the ‘very, very male-dominated’ worlds of planning and construction. So how would cities differ if women designed them?

Europe’s record hot year made at least 35 times more likely by climate change, say scientists

2014 is set to be Europe’s warmest year on record and greenhouse gas emissions played a major role new research shows

Rowan Moore’s top 10 exhibitions of 2014

Parking lots in Los Angeles, arty wind tunnels, Dada collages and 1960s visions of future living – Rowan Moore picks his favourite shows of the year

From Kim Kardashian to Dior: the new polo neck rules

Polo necks used to be practical, mum-approved items. No more! From Christian Dior’s Tokyo show to Celine’s Phoebe Philo, they are this season’s answer to high-glam warmth

Cheaper oil could damage renewable energies, says Richard Branson

Entrepreneur claims Saudi Arabia is encouraging collapse in oil price in bid to undermine fracking and clean energy

Feathers and leathers: fashion houses give cycling a luxury makeover

From gold-plated forks to hand-crafted panniers, luxury goods retailers are adding bling to the bicycle