What are the origins of the modern American style home?

What are the origins of the modern American style home?

The origins of this building style can be drawn to the 1950s with the post-war boom period when Americans could suddenly afford to buy homes in sprawling new suburbs where almost pre-fabricated style identical-looking houses mushroomed virtually overnight. This is understandable given the economic boom coupled with the baby boom and rising incomes.

Why are houses in America so different from houses in England?

American houses, though made with wood rather than bricks are always maintained to such perfection. British houses are not. A new build in England after 5 years looks like an ancient dump, ready for demolition. Americans build beautiful homes, spacious, clean and maintainable, even the poor over there live in 5 bedroom mini mansions.

Will American civilization ever leave any impressive physical structures behind?

All great civilizations have left structures for us to admire: Rome, Egypt, Greece, Byzantium, Incas, Aztec etc. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem likely that American civilization will leave any impressive physical structures behind for posterity, as even skyscrapers are often leveled after a few decades to make way for new ones.

Do you think American houses are of low quality?

If you think American houses are of low quality, you should come to the U.K. All our houses are old, dirty, and very shabby. Unlike American houses held together by tacks, and nails]

Are houses better in the USA if they are built badly?

But to be entirely honest, considering that a lot of contractors in USA are pretty incompetent, a badly built wood frame house is more likely to withstand an earthquake than a badly built concrete house. However the true obstacle to have better houses in USA, and especially in CA, I believe is the “professionals” who actually build houses.

How are houses and buildings built in Europe?

In contrast, houses and most buildings in Europe are much sturdier, being built with stone or cinder blocks or brick for the whole wall and inside walls. This is true for new houses and apartment blocks as well as old buildings.