You and your grandchildren are only so relevant. I for one adore walking around built up areas where the original builders thought further than that. There is

You and your grandchildren are only so relevant. I for one adore walking around built up areas where the original builders thought further than that. There is beauty in solid houses. They carry history. An old part of town tells so many stories. They embed culture and provide some degree of continuity. The initial cost is higher. But your grandchildren can sell it. Many generations can profit from an existing building. Floor plans can be adjusted to some degree and modern comforts added at any time. A flimsy plywood house built to be replaced in 15 years is an expensive tent. It is nothing.