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5 Useful Things for April

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5 Useful Things

Welcome to our March edition of 5 Useful Things. In these mid monthly emails we share with you 5 useful things we have come across during our work and personal time that we hope you will enjoy.

This month we have a variety of discoveries that we hope you will get some value from. If you have stumbled across something that you think our readers would find useful, please let us know!

1. Something Useful

Layers of London

How has London changed over time, and what stories are hidden in its streets? Layers of London is a fascinating interactive map that lets you explore the city through historic map overlays, images and local stories, making it a brilliant tool for anyone interested in architecture, place and urban history.

2. Something to Read

Demolition

How long will it be before the building you are designing now is demolished? This interesting article explores the lifespan of demolished buildings in Europe and the US, and is a useful prompt to think more carefully about durability, adaptability and designing for long-term use.

3. Something to Watch

Never Too Small

How much can you really fit into 19sqm? This Never Too Small episode takes a look inside architect Takeshi Hosakaโ€™s tiny Tokyo home, built on a 31sqm plot and carefully designed around light, privacy and everyday living. It is a fascinating example of how thoughtful design can make even the smallest spaces feel generous.

4. Something to Browse

FIA Collections

If youโ€™ve been meaning to add a few books or templates to your collection, our First In Architecture Collections are worth a look. They bundle together some of our most useful resources and offer savings of up to around 30%.

5. Something to Download

Ancon Lintels

Looking for a good lintel reference? Ancon offers a wide range of lintels, along with technical literature, CAD drawings and product support, making it a handy resource to keep bookmarked.

We hope you find something here that perhaps you haven't stumbled across before. We'll continue to keep our eyes open to anything we think you will find useful or enjoy, and keep you updated every month with our 5 Useful Things.

This month's selection comes from Aida and Valanne. Thank you, as always, for reading our emails and showing us your love and support. It really means a lot.

All our best,

Emma and the First In Architecture Team

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