In Finland we have 100+ years old log houses still in good condition. Wood lasts just fine, as long as design, building and maintenance are done right.
As some have pointed out, wooden buildings are also way, way more ecological than concrete ones. They capture carbon long-term, while concrete production causes major carbon emissions.
As some have pointed out, wooden buildings are also way, way more ecological than concrete ones. They capture carbon long-term, while concrete production causes major carbon emissions.