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> Probably they will be torn down in 40 years anyway. You say that like that's a bad thing. IMO, the ability to tear down and rebuild on a 40 year timescale is
by erichocean 10y ago
> Probably they will be torn down in 40 years anyway.
You say that like that's a bad thing. IMO, the ability to tear down and rebuild on a 40 year timescale is a feature, not a bug. We get better design, more energy efficient, safer, easier to maintain, etc. etc. homes for each new generation. That's a good thing.
- hx87 10y agoIf the materials in a house can be easily recycled, sure, but I suspect that most of the timber, drywall, and plywood will eventually end up in a landfill somewhere. Environmentally, its usually a better deal to upgrade rather than rebuild.