When did we switch over to using wood framing to build buildings as opposed to brick? Is one better than the other?
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Better is a subjective term. In general, wood is cheaper and easier to obtain (as well as easier to master the skill regarding lumber construction vs masonry). That cheaper cost in turn results in cheaper, I.e. more affordable housing for those they previously or otherwise couldn’t afford it. This doesn’t necessarily mean that a BRICK house is better than wood or even that a brick foundation is better than poured concrete. Brick also tends to result in more walls and smaller rooms being architected in as well.
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