Why does North America continue to use other materials in new housing developments, while Europe more commonly implements timber (despite their seemingly similar access to natural resources)?
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Both North America and Europe have access to similar natural resources and yet, build houses with different materials. While Europe incorporates timber into the construction of new housing, North America constructs with other materials. Why does timber implementation vary between these two countries and how might the inconsistency affect the industry?
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