They are 'temporary' in the sense they are not quite designed to last for centuries.
In Europe, you have 'Post and Beam' framing which means the underlying structure can last 'a very long time' while the non-weight-bearing walls can be replaced. And there's a lot of stone work which can last 'a very long time' as well.
But yes, stone is a problem for earthquakes.
I wish there was more research into modern materials for this kind of stuff.
I would hope that 'wood' would be something we use for decorative things we see, touch or feel, and that something more mundane can go into the framing.
Indeed, with such a 'post and beam' construction, a wooden house can last for 400 years (at least, where I live the oldest houses are around the age).
That said, in 1669, Amsterdam no longer allowed outside walls made of wood due to the fire spreading risk. Though that means that the construction would still be 'post and beam', but the outside walls would be make of bricks.
In Europe, you have 'Post and Beam' framing which means the underlying structure can last 'a very long time' while the non-weight-bearing walls can be replaced. And there's a lot of stone work which can last 'a very long time' as well.
But yes, stone is a problem for earthquakes.
I wish there was more research into modern materials for this kind of stuff.
I would hope that 'wood' would be something we use for decorative things we see, touch or feel, and that something more mundane can go into the framing.
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