Where do you live and what does it look like?

[ChamberNut]

Where I live.

[head-case]

Oh, but it looks nice!
But I'm always surprised by the fact that so many houses in the US are made from wood instead of stone/brick?

Q

I wish they would make them out of wood.  Now all of the McMansions seem to be made of styrofoam.

[MN Dave]

[greg]

Shocking how dingy our supposedly affluent country can be.

you really think that's bad?!
you can't tell me you've never been to the many ghettos or trailer parks?....

[MishaK]

I wish they would make them out of wood.  Now all of the McMansions seem to be made of styrofoam.

Yes, the fake stucco that covers the Mcmansions is dreadful and prone to humidity retention and mold accumulation, but even so, a lot of new housing is built at least with a wood frame, if not also with wood siding. But wood is plainly idiotic when brick can be had. It needs repainting ever so often, insulates poorly and is easily damaged/destroyed in extreme weather. Why cause so much deforestation for an essentially lower quality housing system when you can have higher quality with less environmental impact and conserve resources on heating? I look around here in the Chicago suburbs and so much new stuff that is going up is made of wood. And this in a place with 40 below winters. Makes no sense.

[head-case]

you really think that's bad?!
you can't tell me you've never been to the many ghettos or trailer parks?....

I know the photo did not depict poverty, that is my point.  That there is little regard for aesthetics or quality in a relatively affluent community.  Essentially those buildings are compartmentalized barns.

[Kullervo]

I know the photo did not depict poverty, that is my point.  That there is little regard for aesthetics or quality in a relatively affluent community.  Essentially those buildings are compartmentalized barns.

That house is more than 100 years old, what do you want?

[ChamberNut]

I love old houses.  I'd rather live in a well kept old house than a brand new home.

[toledobass]

My beloved Cleveland:


Allan

[Lethevich]

I know the photo did not depict poverty, that is my point.  That there is little regard for aesthetics or quality in a relatively affluent community.  Essentially those buildings are compartmentalized barns.

There isn't anywhere (re. new builds)...

[George]

[MN Dave]

[George]

Some houses are smaller than others... 

[knight66]

I live in a flat within this building.......





We have a museum under us with the mill wheels that have been restored. Lots of ducks, owls and trees. We also have several mill ponds that have just been restored and will be planted out in the Spring.

Mike

[MishaK]

Fascinating! Where is that, knight?

[head-case]

That house is more than 100 years old, what do you want?

Just shows that the construction of unattractive buildings is not a new phenomenon. 

[knight66]

Fascinating! Where is that, knight?

I am in Gloucestershire in England. We did live in a detached house, but decided on a different kind of lifestyle. So we have downsized. One surprising thing has been that even when there has been snow on the ground, we have not had any heating on in the flat. We have a pool, gym sauna etc and tennis courts...these latter are unlikely to see me in action.

Mike

[MishaK]

Sounds like a great living concept. Love to see these old buildings converted to new uses.

[Bogey]

I live in a flat within this building.......





We have a museum under us with the mill wheels that have been restored. Lots of ducks, owls and trees. We also have several mill ponds that have just been restored and will be planted out in the Spring.

Mike

Just making sure these are carried over to the next page Mike and not stuck at the bottom of the last.  Always enjoy your photos.

[knight66]

Thanks, these are off the net. I don't know how to get my own photos onto the site. I know I E mailed you some ages ago; that seems easy by comparison.

Mike