Not really. Cost is a factor and nobody would build with an aim of losing money. I'm sure the same went for tenements 100 years ago. New builds are made with modern building materials and techniques. My 10 year-old house is timber framed with brick walls and render on top. It has a shit load of insulation and amazing windows that keep the cold and rain out with zero condensation and dampness.
You could build houses using sandstone blocks but it would be expensive and completely unnecessary considering the modern materials we have available. |