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5 Useful Things for July

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5 Useful Things

Welcome to our July 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

Superhuman AI

I've been following the Superhuman AI newsletter for around two years now and genuinely enjoy reading it. It's a concise daily update on what's happening in AI and has introduced me to plenty of tools that have found their way into my own workflow.

Follow the link below to sign up and you'll also receive their AI Delegation Handbook, packed with practical ways to use AI to save time throughout your working day.

2. Something to Inspire

Living on the Edge

I always enjoy seeing projects that challenge what's structurally possible. This collection brings together some fantastic examples of residential cantilevers, from understated projections to seemingly gravity-defying designs.

3. Something to Enjoy

All Straw House

This fascinating project was shared with me by our friend, Mario Boras. The house explores the use of straw as the primary structural and insulating material, resulting in a low-carbon home that challenges many of our assumptions about natural building materials. Well worth a look if you're interested in sustainable construction.

4. Something to Watch

The Sphere Failed. Why Are They Building More?

The Las Vegas Sphere has become one of the world's most recognisable buildings in a remarkably short space of time. This video explores how it was built, why other cities want one, and whether these giant entertainment venues are becoming a new architectural trend.

5. Something to Read

Advice for Graduates

With many students finishing university around this time of year, this felt like a fitting read. It's a thoughtful collection of insights on learning, confidence, and finding your own path in the profession.

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 Emma and Mario. 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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