As we head into 2018, this week's edition of Dezeen Mail reflects on the best architecture and design stories, trends and projects of the past 12 months. Subscribe to our newsletters ? See our review of 2017 and read on for a roundup of the year's highlights.

Dezeen's top 10 biggest architecture and design stories of 2017
We've revealed the 10 most-read stories of the year, including a bullied robot, a house of splayed shipping containers and a chair you wear. Read more ?

Dezeen's 10 biggest design trends of 2017
We've picked out the biggest design trends this year, which include a rise in political responses, eco-friendly solutions, and a focus on food consumption. Read more ?

Dezeen's 10 biggest architecture trends of 2017
This year saw a rise in outlandish shipping container designs and fantasy skyscraper concepts, and the demise of brutalist housing stock. Read more ?
Dezeen's top 10 controversial stories of 2017
From the backlash against gender inequality to the shifting political landscape following Donald Trump's election, 2017 has been a controversial year. Read more ?

Dezeen's top 10 furniture launches of 2017
From a shape-shifting table by Thomas Heatherwick to IKEA and Hay's collaborative collection, we've selected the 10 best furniture releases of 2017. Read more ?

Dezeen's top 10 transport designs of 2017
This year saw a range of innovations infiltrate the transport industry, including an air-purifying bicycle and an electric Jagua...