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

There are infinite number of radii. Therefore everything must either be flexible, or custom.

You want a large window? Nope.

Drywall? Nuh uh

Studs for a base and crown? Hell no…

Pvc pipe? Maybe if it’s a big enough circle.

Meanwhile there are no good ways to join circles together.

And for what? What advantage do circles possess? Aetheticly pleasing in some cases, and therefore in high-end construction, you will find some curved walls.