I'm still wondering about the relative value of poured in place forms rather than conventional tree-byproduct methods for residential construction.
Thankfully, platform framing replaced balloon framing a long time ago. (any "conclusions" from the "Tech Research Team" from 1999 to now?)

And what about geodesic domes? Wouldn't they resist uplift from high winds? (just kidding. thanks for starting a very valuable and thought provoking non-political discussion. sincerely.)

(btw: was it texas tech or a different group of studiers who performed that "bonfire pyramid" experiment? probably it wasn't texas tech.
dang: i was right: it was A&M =)