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human
ELI5: Why are house in America built so hollow with drywall and light wood, whereas homes in other countries like india, houses tend to be built with cement and brick? Which is stronger?
gpt
In states like California, the wooden homes can withstand earthquakes (and is cheaper than the other earthquake code approved material, steel reinforced concrete) because they're flexible and can bend a bit.

So what homes are made of is going to depend on where you are.

Are you on Long Island in New York?  The houses will mostly be brick or cinder block with aluminum siding.