alt Hacker NewsA broader view of this point would be "the economic structures in some countries do not allow for investments with a long payback".
A broader view of this point would be "the economic structures in some countries do not allow for investments with a long payback".
Or simpler: people don't exactly want a house layout that was popular 100 years ago. And definitely not the level of insulation it provided. Nor the fact putting any new wiring and piping thru concrete is PITA
Tastes change and so do other requirements.
but, if we actually built for longevity in use, we could build a very durable shell of a house and then use more perishable but easier to modify methods for inside. Build a nice durable brick and concrete shell then use wood and plasterboard for room walls and floors