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finding:heavy-timber-house-has-expected-lifespan-of-several-hundred-years-versus-30-40-years-for-stud-constructionHeavy timber house has expected lifespan of several hundred years versus 30-40 years for stud construction
Alexander's finding that cost-per-year of heavy timber is actually lower than stud construction despite higher initial cost.
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- Alexander's reframing of apparent cost disadvantage of heavy timber by lifetime calculation.
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