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Japanese buildings are designed to last about 50 years iirc, after which they're demolished. Temples are rebuilt every X years as well. The building materials,
by Cthulhu_ 2y ago
Japanese buildings are designed to last about 50 years iirc, after which they're demolished. Temples are rebuilt every X years as well. The building materials, at least in those temples, are mostly natural (wood, mostly cleverly jointed so minimal metal required). IDK if they're still popular but the tatami mat is made out of rice straw, also fully biodegradeable (assuming the stitching isn't plastic).
- theultdev 2y agoJapan is not in the same era as what you're describing. There are many modern buildings that are built the same way as other modern cities and designed to last. They have very modern infrastructure, and while what you're describing does exist, but is by no means the norm nowadays.
- adrianN 2y agoAFAIK clever wood joinery is so niche nowadays that it’s really hard to find people who can still build like that.