why do we build rectangular houses and not round houses?

Question

I mean houses in Europe and America have 4 corners (or more) whereas in Africa Natives build round houses (also in Asia afaik).
Do they have any advantages or disadvantages? Or is one solution cheaper, …?

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Answer 1

Just for fun, read about the Dymaxion House:

https://www.thehenryford.org/explore/inside/dymaxion-house/

I’ve seen this exhibit. Fascinating.