[wolfram74]

I shared the article with my partner the other day and they reflected that the house we lived in is over 50 years old, and was curious how durable these buildings are? Time isn't really mentioned except to emphasize how quick these projects can finish.

[bruce_bell]

durability is a key consideration - that can be how easy it is to replace parts over time but also the choice of materials. i personally love Corten steel (weathering steel) for external cladding - not only can it be digitally manufactured, but it gets better over time with its patina, as opposed to most other finishes that degrade in some way.

[skybrian]

There are some high-profile failures for Corten steel documented on Wikipedia so it seems you have to know local conditions well?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weathering_steel

[efnx]

You're right - I love the look of weathering steel, but it looks like it would be a bad choice for where I live in New Zealand, which is humid subtropical.