Why do European buildings remain standing for centuries without broken down, while, as, in my home, Hangzhou, China, houses by the riverside sink a few centimeters every year, and we have to take them down and build new ones about every thirty years? – ASK ANY QUESTION RELATING TO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION – SAMJADES CONSTRUCTION (NIG LTD) Forum

There are many factors that affect the longevity of buildings, such as the materials, design, construction, maintenance, climate, and soil conditions. European buildings that have lasted for centuries are often








