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For hot (arid) climates which double wall combination is best for sustainable building production: Brick+brick or brick+wood wall?

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Can a heavy weight wall (brick construction) that represents good thermal mass, be replaced by lightweight (wood) construction in mostly hot climates?

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How to propose a house that is adaptable around the world in extreme climates?

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