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5 Useful Things for February

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5 Useful Things

Welcome to our February 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 To Read

Residential Retrofit

I recently picked up Marion Baeli's celebrated guide to retrofit, and it's easy to see why it's become essential reading. The book offers detailed examinations of 24 retrofit projects, drawing on Baeli's extensive expertise.

Originally published in 2013, this updated edition brings fresh data from six of the original case studies and adds four new ones. If you're serious about retrofit, this belongs on your shelf.

2. Something to Learn

Back to Earth Learning Lab

Back to Earth supply high-quality, energy-efficient building materials, with a focus on minimising environmental impact.

Their Learning Lab offers a wealth of guides and resources on product specification and installation.

3. Something to Watch

Finca Talluca

Settle in with this calming video about Finca Talluca, nestled in Queensland's tranquil Currumbin Valley.

The project showcases rammed earth walls, limewash render, hardwood timbers and natural stone β€” perfect viewing for a cold February day.

4. Something Useful

Visqueen Detail Library

Visqueen's detail library lets you select your build-up and will then suggest appropriate DPM and DPC details, with downloadable drawings for each.

Covering membranes, damp proofing and gas protection details, it's a useful resource for specifying and detailing these often tricky junctions. Worth bookmarking for your next project.

5. Something Beautiful

Typecraft Initiative

Discover Typecraft Initiative, a wonderful collection of fonts created by women designers from around the world.

Each typeface draws on traditional scripts and patterns from their respective cultures, blending heritage with contemporary design. Worth a browse for anyone who appreciates typography with a story behind it.

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 Emma. 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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